Americans: Should we stop giving everything to Haiti and start helping America more?
I was watching TV and saw so many different updates about famous ppl and organizations donating millions and millions of dollars and clothes and food and im thinking "whoa! this 0 million dollars you have stashed away couldnt have been used earlier to help ppl in america?!"
We are in an economic crisis and have so many homeless ppl and the rates are growing each year! so much of that money could be used to build homeless shelters and centers that help ppl get back on their feet! We also have natural disasters all the time! A city close to mine was completely wiped out (the whole city) by a series of tornadoes and they were not helped as much as they could have been.
I know we should help others, im not saying i dont care. but does anyone else feel a little angry that so much money and funds are being used on other countries when its really needed at home?
Whoa!!!! calm down ppl. u are reading way too much into what i am saying.
i said (basically) isnt it rediculous that actors and singers and basketball players and all suddenly have millions to donate to them? if theyve just been stashin this money away for a rainy day, why hasnt it been used on america.
to me its a PR gimmick. "yeah! a natural disaster! now i can give money and look cool and people will love me!"
and to everyone who thinks they know my personal life. yes. working full time i have had to starve to keep a roof over my head. i have had to live in a car. no dead bodies, but i have seen bums living under bridges begging for someone to feed them.
im not saying that what happened in haiti isnt important. its a big deal! its horrible! but a natural disaster doesnt have magical powers that makes money appear! its been sitting, not being used when its needed here.
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5 comments
billy j on June 26, 2010 at 7:01 pm
I agree with you on that. Americans are jobless and losing their homes. People living on the streets and going hungry. I find it hard to believe that after over 200 years the Hatians haven’t figured out a way to feed themselves. Take care of our people first.
regerugged on June 26, 2010 at 7:01 pm
The people of Haiti obviously have the greater need. Food, clothing, water, shelter and medical care are vital to life.
Try living outside for three days with no food or water. I bet you cannot do it.
Scott K on June 26, 2010 at 7:01 pm
I think we should do what we can to help. We destroy tons of food every year to maintain artificial prices, that food should be sent to Haiti and used to feed the poor. But, what irks me about the Haiti situation is that the Republic of France is directly responsible for a lion’s share of Haiti’s problems. They should be forced to return the country to stability.
Armed Civilian on June 26, 2010 at 7:01 pm
I thought we moved them all to Miami !!!!! If were gonna do it, do it right. Haul them to the everglades, bulldoze Haiti, rebuild the entire place with building that can stand up to a strong fart, haul em back, and shoot them if they come near our shores…..what a bunch of ungrateful goons!!!
Anonymous on June 26, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Are you scrounging for food in dumpsters? Do you see dead bodies piled several metres high when you leave for the bus station? Have you had nothing to drink for the past 8 years? Did you earn 2 dollars per day before the recession? Are you completely dependent on the next foreign chopper that lands in the refugee camp that might or might not have enough food for you? Besides, you say 100 million dollars are being wasted on Haiti. How’s this figure for you: $737 million per B-2 Spirit Bomber. How many times have they been used? Circa 50 sorties. Not only that, but they’re so completely useless that they’re going to be replaced by 2018. Before you complain about some 100 million, why not look at just how ridiculous the U.S.’ military budget is. 100 million! Ha!