If this poll was on VJ, would our results be more or less compassionate?

[chri'stina 190]

Popular polls on VJ get way more than that

Why don't you start this poll here? lol Unless you already did.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I did not. I don't think the results would be complimentary to the community.

[Chris_Жанна 11]

Just heard on CNN.

Obama promises $100,000,000 to Haiti in relief funds.

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

I found this poll on the forums at hannity.com -

Should the U.S. (government) be giving financial aid to Haiti right now?

At this moment, the "NO" is in the lead - 31-30.

If this poll existed on VJ, would we come off just as heartless?

I think we would.

I guess you will be changing your travel plans. right? Mr.Compassion. Compassion thru words only, as always!

[Chris_Жанна 11]

I guess you will be changing your travel plans. right? Mr.Compassion. Compassion thru words only, as always!

Did you read the thread? He donated money.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

Who helps the US when we are in trouble?

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

We should donate to relief charities directly. If the money passed from our government to Haiti's government how much would be lost to bureaucracy?

[spookyturtle 9,466]

I think Australia should do more since they are so wealthy and better than everyone else.

[The_Dude 1,142]

We should donate to relief charities directly. If the money passed from our government to Haiti's government how much would be lost to bureaucracy?

Of course that is what YOU would focus on.

[alienlovechild 75]

It makes sense for the U.S. government to give money at this point as there's an immediate threat. Disaster relief is ok for the short term because Haiti is a basketcase even in good times.

In the long run, Haiti will slip back into its usual state of chaos out of the public eye until the next natural disaster or military coup d'etat. Haitians themselves are the key to long term development but after more than 200 years of independence, I don't see it happening.

Edited January 14, 2010 by alienlovechild

[Chris_Жанна 11]

We should donate to relief charities directly. If the money passed from our government to Haiti's government how much would be lost to bureaucracy?

Yes, unfortunately like when 9/11 happend and the whole debacle with the red cross. That's why if I had the money to donate to a cause I would heavily research to whom I was sending the money and how it would be used.

[The_Dude 1,142]

It makes sense for the U.S. government to give money at this point as there's an immediate threat. Disaster relief is ok for the short term because Haiti is a basketcase even in good times.

In the long run, Haiti will slip back into its usual state of chaos out of the public eye until the next natural disaster or military coup d'etat. Haitians themselves are the key to long term development but after more than 200 years of independence, I don't see it happening.

So you see this tragedy and all the suffering as an opportunity to install a government that is more cooperative with the U.S.? I really hope that i'm reading too much into this.

[alienlovechild 75]

So you see this tragedy and all the suffering as an opportunity to install a government that is more cooperative with the U.S.? I really hope that i'm reading too much into this.

That's already happened under Clinton and others further back in Haiti's history. You reading too much of anything would be refreshing change. I guess there is bright spot with the earthquake that you've now heard of Haiti but now's the time to brush up on her history.

[Nagishkaw 510]

Just heard on CNN.

Obama promises $100,000,000 to Haiti in relief funds.

Not the American people?

[The_Dude 1,142]

That's already happened under Clinton and others further back in Haiti's history. You reading too much of anything would be refreshing change. I guess there is bright spot with the earthquake that you've now heard of Haiti but now's the time to brush up on her history.

I see once again, you're showing your ignorance. Clinton didn't use the guise of humanitarian aid to subvert the government and install a more friendly one. Go read up before you try your partisan innuendo.