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Originally posted by RACooper
Hey all I'm saying is that the Cubans are/where at the Havana airport with the medical supplies and all just waiting for the go ahead.
Besides if the US government or media can critize other nations for their obstenance when it comes to humanitarian aid after a disaster, they should expect the rest of the world to feel the same way now that they are doining exactly that: being a little obstinate when it comes to aid - and primarily (i feel) for political reasons: to admit aid and people from many countries would be the same as admitting that the government failed somehow and/or that the government needs help - either one weakens confidence in the government.
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Again, the US is not a third world country without resources. The US did have the resources to provide disaster-relief so I'm not sure what your point is since you keep bringing this up. In fact, it was a concern that officials didn't use the resources properly.
To bring in Cubans, Canadians, people from all over would not only be unnecessary (we had the resources) but also a logistics nightmare.
I'm not sure what you're talking about with the US criticizing other countries after disasters really, but it seems as if you are using this to elbow America.
-Rudey