December 27, 2003
Nothing To Say!
What is there to say when most experts are now stating that limiting the number of casualties to 20,000 is being overly optimistic?
I suppose we could discuss why Iran has never been able to effectively make a major change in the way structures are built, although most of the country is prone to experience strong earthquakes. We could disagree on if not accepting donations from Israel makes any sense. We could elaborate on the Armitage-Zarif conversation that led to rescuers being sent there from US. We could wonder why a certain country with such huge GDP would donate less than half a million dollars to help the victims. We could also argue about our choice of charities and the most effective way to help. But I beg all of you to not do it.
Let us just focus on one issue for now: maximize our donations, period.
Please find it in your heart to send $20, $50, $100 or $1,000, whatever you can afford, to Mercy Corps Now! Please.
I thank you in advance for all your help. Thanks.