You know I thought that there might be a few to reply in this way.

I travel to Asia about once to twice a year. Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Philippines, Japan, etc... As much as I support the War (had a son go into basic three weeks after 9/11 and did a tour patrolling the Gulf on a destroyer) and am angered by a few who rejoiced at our plight, I remember those who personally e-mailed me with sympathy and support.

I am very blessed. I live in the greatest country in the history of man and live a VERY good life in that country. I like to think of myself as one of the good guys, both in support of the war and as a charitable man.

I have empathy for innocents. Children certainly qualify. God help me if I EVER lose that. I certainly don't think that I'll ever solve a damn thing in the word and I won't do anything that I believe helps perpetuate bad behavior. But helping out those who suffered from a natural disaster is THE right thing to do.

Gerald, you sir are another reason the ignore feature exists. You remind me of Scrooge (�Are there no workhouses�). Please take your racist comments to the Ignorance Crater, while I add you to my ignore list.

-Steve

Just remember one thing, if you want to give money for relief, send it to the American Red Cross and not the International Red Cross. When tragedy hits, anybody who is an upright person should help in whatever manner he/she can. I won't go into religion right now as I feel that anybody who is "Holier than Thou" is just reading only the parts of the Bible that suits 'em. Nuff Said.

Just remember one thing, if you want to give money for relief, send it to the American Red Cross and not the International Red Cross. When tragedy hits, anybody who is an upright person should help in whatever manner he/she can. I won't go into religion right now as I feel that anybody who is "Holier than Thou" is just reading only the parts of the Bible that suits 'em. Nuff Said.