35 Million to Aid Tsunami Victims Is Not Enough?

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Just set the record straight again:
The $35 million from the US is only the initial amount.

In a massive relief effort an assessment must be made as to the extent of damage in each area; and a determination as to what exactly is required **BEFORE simply throwing money at a situation. **

The U.S. understands, having been through many massive relief efforts, that an effective appraisal of the situation beforehand is necessary for the money to be used effectively, and that this type of proceedure is necessary to prevent the $$'s from being siphoned off illegally by government officials etc, AS WAS THE CASE IN THE UN’s OIL FOR FOOD PROGRAM in Iraq, mind you.

There are certain things that must be done to make sure that the money gets to those who really need it the most AND that the job actually gets done correctly.

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The UN said we’re selfish because the amount we’ve pledged, compared to our GDP, put us at the bottom of other rich countries.​

In $$$ and cents how much is Canada, Germany, and Japan sending?
I think The U.N is doing what it does best: smoke screen. Point the finger etc. All one needs to do is see how they handled the oil for food scam and realize there are better ways to help the victims.
charitywatch.org/hottopics/tsunami_asia.html
Here is a list of charities rated by Philanthropy Watch.
 
$35 million will do very little for this size of a disaster. We are spending $800 million a week on our little war in Iraq, I think we should pony up more then $35 million for these poor people.
 
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Lilyofthevalley:
I am confused, maybe I am naive, but isn’t 35 million quite a bit of money? Also, it’s sending nine cargo planes, and 13 ships, and 900 Marines.
Why is The U.S being called selfish and non Christian for that amount of money?
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Because the globalist who said it, does not count ANY private funds from charities going; in his country they are taxed so heavily that there is no “private” charity to speak of - all monies flow through the government that way all the politicans get a shot at getting some. The US is pledged to give more than all other nations combined as of this morning.
 
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HagiaSophia:
Because the globalist who said it, does not count ANY private funds from charities going; in his country they are taxed so heavily that there is no “private” charity to speak of - all monies flow through the government that way all the politicans get a shot at getting some. The US is pledged to give more than all other nations combined as of this morning.
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Exactly! They like to spin so their paltry contributions look good.
 
The US is giving $35 million to aid tsunami victims, and we’re being called selfish?!? How much will Canada be giving? :rolleyes: Oh right, just $4 million. Canada needs the money to perform abortions. :banghead:
 
Mac explain how 35 million is a drop in the bucket. Can you imagine 35 million dollars?
 
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Werner:
Japan sends 40 million $, everything included (governmental help only) with about half the population of the US, Germany sends 27 million $ (only mony, direct help like medication, specialists, hospital ships and planes not included, government help only) with about 1/3 of the population of the US.

This is not about bashing the US, but there really is no reason at all to feel like the US ist by far the most generous of all nations.

The US is giving much money, and the people in Asia will be happy to get it, that is all, no more, no less.

Any discussion “i am more generous than you are” is pretty cynical at that situation…

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Okay, I’ll agree with your point, but I have to admit a slight guffaw when I read
…and France with $136,000.
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foxnews.com/story/0,2933,142815,00.html

I don’t have the inclination to look up their population. Can you do the math for me? :rotfl:

On a serious note, my prayers are with the families and souls of those affected by this terrible catastrophe.

God Bless,

Robert.
 
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Lilyofthevalley:
Mac explain how 35 million is a drop in the bucket. Can you imagine 35 million dollars?
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$35 mill may seem like a lot to you and I, but on a larger scale it is nothing. Just as an example, Pres Bush’s inauguration this January is going to cost the government about $40 million dollars.
 
Pope John Paul II has repeatedly called on wealthy nations to do more to relieve the suffering of our less fortunate bretheren.

I agree that it is unhelpful to argue about who is more generous. A more pertinent question is: “Are we generous, like Christ taught us?” “Could we do more?” Do we need a pat on the back, and world acknowledgement of how much we are doing? Christ’s teaching was to not seek any earthly praise or reward, for our reward will be in His Kingdom.

Let us pray, take out our checkbooks, and contribute to those that are helping the injured and suffering, This is not the time to air our political bias.
 
I’m sure private donations from our citizens will way outstrip what the government is sending. Americans are usually very generous to the Red Cross, Catholic Charities, World Vision, etc. 🙂
 
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WhiteDove:
I’m sure private donations from our citizens will way outstrip what the government is sending. Americans are usually very generous to the Red Cross, Catholic Charities, World Vision, etc. 🙂
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This world hasn’t seen anything yet… stay tuned…
 

I agree that it is unhelpful to argue about who is more generous. A more pertinent question is: “Are we generous, like Christ taught us?” “Could we do more?” Do we need a pat on the back, and world acknowledgement of how much we are doing? Christ’s teaching was to not seek any earthly praise or reward, for our reward will be in His Kingdom.​

Apparently, this country IS giving but being criticized. I am sure donations on behalf of private citizens in The U.S and time given will surpass 35 million.
What other countries do is there business, but for this country to be the object of criticism for what it’s giving or not giving, by the U.N, is total bull.
 

$35 mill may seem like a lot to you and I, but on a larger scale it is nothing. Just as an example, Pres Bush’s inauguration this January is going to cost the government about $40 million dollars.
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I think inaugurations Democrat/Republican conventions, whatever what they did this election is total bull and a waste of money.
 
In the year 2004, our government provided $2.4 billion in food and cash and humanitarian relief … That’s 40 percent of all the relief aid given in the world last year.

I think it’s very important for Americans who want to give to provide cash to organizations that will be able to focus resources and assets to meet specific needs. In other words, a lot of times Americans, in their desire to help, will send blankets or clothes. That may be necessary, but to me it makes more sense to send cash to organizations that could then use that cash to make sure we match resources with specific needs on the ground. There are many NGOs now involved that understand what is specifically needed to meet the needs of these countries.

- President George Bush​

The agencies listed below are accepting donations for assistance they or their affiliates are providing to those affected by the earthquake and tsunamis:

usaid.gov/locations/asia_near_east/tsunami/ngolist.html
 
Gilliam, it’s only the beginning. 😦 I wish I can do more than what I am able to do.
 
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