What happenned in Haiti was TERRIBLE. My heart goes out to each and every person personally affected by this tragedy.
What was going on before the earthquake was equally tragic. Home of poverty, illiteracy, political instability, Haiti has been a bastion of all of the problems typical of a third world nation. They have been virtually ignored, despite the humanitarian atrocities taking place there on a daily basis.
The enormous death toll was exacerbated by shoddy building materials, overcrowding and a host of existing problems that have been virtually ignored by the world.
It is great that everyone is opening their wallets, texting relief and feeling genuine compassion for their plight.
That said, we have our own problems in this country. Why can't we all motivate to donate locally. There are millions of Americans living meal to meal. They call this food insecurity. http://www.feedingamerica.org/ is an organization focused on making sure our own residents are fed. You can donate $5 on your cell phone bill by texting FEED to 90999.
I am not saying that you should not donate money to Haiti, just while you are feeling generous, don't forget about our own people.
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