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Subject: Re: CALL FOR HELP - IRAN EARTHQUAKE
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Date: 28 Jun 90 21:50:55 GMT
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In article <37320@ucbvax.BERKELEY.EDU> cindy@janus.Berkeley.EDU.UUCP (Cindy Manly-Fields) writes:
>
>I just don't really understand how a few people (those making all the 
>rumors) can make a whole population so distrustful.  The US was quick and
>kind to immediately send food and supplies to Iran, instead we are called
>names and told that the food we sent would not be eaten because they are
>on strict diets and to send CASH!
>CASH! who in the h_ll do they think they are?  They should be thankful that
>people are concerned and really want to help.  I feel for the children
>and the women and the families who have lost everything but don't bite
>the hand that feeds you.
>They don't want our help then forget them.
>
>My .2 worth.
>Cindy

The reason for the request that donations be money is not out of
arrogance but out of practicality and from previous experiences with 
cases of well meant but shortsighted humanitarianism.  Oftentimes the
donation of material goods (e.g. food stuff, cloths, shoes) have been
of questionable worth.  One example is the hundred if not thousands of
pairs of high heeled shoes sent to victims of another earthquake (I
believe Mexico City).  The Red Cross will also verify that cash
donations allows them to provide more specific and pressing aid
faster than is the case with material gifts.
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