Because I love to play devil's advocate, I can't resist this one.
Should America lend aid to earthquate-ravaged Haiti's suffering citizens? Yes. And no.
Yes, because it is the humanitarian thing to do and because it is an American tradition to provide foreign succor and foster positive global relations. No, because there are homeless, starving people living on streets across the USA with no access to health care or shelter. Where is their aid?
I do find it interesting that people are bemoaning the time it has taken to provide aid to the Haitian people. How easily forgotten are the multiple days that New Orleans citizens were left virtually abandoned in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. If we can't get food and fresh water to one of our own southern states, I don't find it too shocking that it would take days to get supplies and volunteers to an impoverished island nation in the Caribbean Sea.
Personally, yes, I do think we should help the Haitians, because it is the RIGHT thing to do. But, I do see the irony in it as well.
C'est la vie.
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