The same folks make them not happen, sweetie.
I guess I just don't see how watching a 1 hour benefit concert from the comfort of your home is contributing. You haven't spent anything, haven't done anything. For those who HAVE donated, are engaged, are plugged into what's going on, it's one thing... they've paid into that concert in a sense.... I just tend to be a bit cynical and assume a larger percentage didn't donate one red cent to any of the aid.
Well, maybe it's a glass half full, half empty kinda thing....
but I think enough tuned in and stepped up to make it a worthwhile endeavor:
The Canadian broadcast raised $9 million
... events like this speak to something deep within me - overwhelming loss... triggering an astounding display of human caring - which even the vilest faces of exploitation and apathy can't completely stifle. On most days I can turn my head in pretty much any direction and encounter the evidnece of the worst within us.... Today though, I choose to see someting better.
In a perfect world, it wouldn't take an epic disaster to call forth the best within us.
Well, maybe it's a glass half full, half empty kinda thing....
but I think enough tuned in and stepped up to make it a worthwhile endeavor...
I used to think people where apathetic and lazy then I realized people have forgotten how to help. 30-40 years ago we gave hard goods but when it comes to today how do you text someone your half worn shoes for aid?I haven't said it wasn't.
But, I'll endeavour to do as you do, and see the good, rather than the spoiled gluttons who never lift a finger or think past themselves.
What I don't understand is why some want to make an earthquake search and rescue effort into the same old political conspiracy claim. What's with all the fringe lunacy these days?
Go for it RonWe've already got 8-9 other Haiti Threads. This Earthquake only happened ten
days ago. Couldn't this fit into one of the other 8-9 Threads? I can merge it with
whatever thread you think it'll fit into for you....
But their not,jbeee just said so.
Even if they had a corrupt dictator they would still want the resources developed and theres other safer countrys to do exploration and prospecting in.
I have a newsflash for ya bucky,theres not too many places on earth that dont have some exploitable resources under the ground so posting a map showing them and being surprised shows your ignorance in the field.
Duh!:roll:
Anything to bash the States I guess.
Anything to bash the States I guess.