[PM_Mama00]

Originally posted by Munchkin03
For what it's worth, I don't think this can be compared to the tsunami at all. I've gone through the aftermath of a major hurricane, and I was in Thailand a few days after the tsunami. Huge difference.

I read an article about how various organizations in SE Asia are trying to mobilize as much as they can. Remember, the countries most impacted by the tsunami are nowhere near as wealthy as the US; there are areas that haven't even recovered. Besides, there aren't that many international aid organizations in that part of the world...most are based in the US or Europe anyway.

I understand what you're saying, but I meant on a sympathy level, not monetary or help.