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Originally Posted by Medusa
I guess I just don't understand this system...it seems so flawed and wasteful, and honestly, this will make me seriously reconsider any charitible donations I make in the future, even though this story doesn't mention it. What do you all think? Does this surprise you? Anger you? Do you even care?
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Well, I'm not certain way this makes you reconsider charitable donations, as FEMA is not a charity organization. But it's always worthwhile to cast a wary eye on anyone asking for funds.
It doesn't surprise me.
This kind of thing happens all the time, all over the world (remember tons of donated food rotting in the harbors of Ethiopia while the local government officials sat on their asses or tried to make buck off it?)
It infuriates me.
I guess I still retain enough of my youthful idealism to get angry. Also, I am not yet jaded enough to feel there's nothing that could be done.
Yes, I care. And will continue to do so. However, I don't feel that there's anything I can do but take care of my friends, and friends of friends out there who are still needy.