Posted by Jakeman on September 7, 2005, at 20:25:13
In reply to Why does the US need our money?, posted by Nickengland on September 6, 2005, at 8:11:34
> The Red Cross is appealing for people overseas to contribute money to its Hurricane Katrina Appeal. But why does the world's richest nation need handouts?
>Nick you raise an important question which will be debated for months to come. No matter the politics involved, any assistance that can help people and save lives should be welcomed. For now, I'm disturbed by stories like this:
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — For four days, a C-130 transport plane ready to lift supplies to Katrina victims has stood idle at an air base in Sweden. The aid includes a water purification system that may be urgently needed amid signs deadly diseases could be spreading through fetid pools in New Orleans. The one thing that stands in the way of takeoff? Approval by U.S. officials.
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