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Anormalguy · 02-22-2010, 04:56 AM

In my experience, limited I admit, the "What's in it for me?" attitude is rampant in third world countries. Everybody wants their cut, and it doesn't matter if the cut is coming from relief aid supplies.

If the news media (in the US in particular) would do in-depth reporting of the corruption involved in disaster relief, many people would not be so quick to make donations. I'm certain that the relief agencies experienced in how things work in third countries are prepared for the bribes, skimming, etc. that take place, and I'm equally certain that Americans in general would be appalled at the same.

It is my belief that the news media and the relief agencies intentionally withold corruption information to avoid shocking well-meaning contributors.

02-22-2010, 04:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Anormalguy After School Special Moralist Location: Large City, Texas.	In my experience, limited I admit, the "What's in it for me?" attitude is rampant in third world countries. Everybody wants their cut, and it doesn't matter if the cut is coming from relief aid supplies. If the news media (in the US in particular) would do in-depth reporting of the corruption involved in disaster relief, many people would not be so quick to make donations. I'm certain that the relief agencies experienced in how things work in third countries are prepared for the bribes, skimming, etc. that take place, and I'm equally certain that Americans in general would be appalled at the same. It is my belief that the news media and the relief agencies intentionally withold corruption information to avoid shocking well-meaning contributors. __________________ In a society where the individual is not free to pursue the truth...there is neither progress, stability nor security.--Edward R. Murrow Last edited by Anormalguy; 02-22-2010 at 04:57 AM.. Reason: Brain and fingers miscommunication.