Two devastating earthquakes. One in Haiti. One in Chile. They were headline news for awhile. Reports are still there yes, but no longer make it to the front page. Our daily lives are bombarded with information from around the world and somehow the deaths from natural disasters in far away lands is soon forgotten.
But we should pay more attention to what is happening in Haiti and Chile. Look beyond the press. Find out what really is being done to help these people rebuild their lives and dignity. And is it being done for the right reasons. Ashley Smith has written an article for Dissident Voice which is linked below. He is factual and to the point. He explains the differences and similarities by comparison, these two earthquakes. He speaks of the aftermath and why people have turned to helping themselves who are now labeled as looters. And I just love this, Hilary Clinton while visiting Chile:
In an expression of “generosity,” she delivered a grand total of 25 satellite phones to aid in the coordination of disaster relief.
Excuse me?!?!
Ashley is asking questions that need to be answered. I agree with him, politics should never ever play any part in helping people in distress. But unfortunately, as he states, capitalism, no matter where in the world you are, “puts profit and stability over people, even amid disaster”.
Read Ashley’s full article. I was taken back but not surprised at all. Thanks Ashley.
