China helps Haiti with a Pledge, but just match Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's donation.

Ok, I was looking at the list of countries pledging donations to help Haiti in the aftermath of the 7.0 earthquake. The news said China had pledged $1 Million dollars and had sent 60 rescuers to help save people trapped in buildings. I am thrilled they sent the rescuers but was appalled that China pledged only $1 Million dollars. As I said in the title of this Blog post, Angelina & Brad donated $1 million and the Chinese could at least pledge $10 million given the world came to its country to help in their earthquake not long ago. China needs to learn how to express compassion during a crisis proportionate with their status a a leader on the world stage. Heck, just pledge the money in U.S. dollars if you are worrying, since you worry they may be worth less anyway. While I am at it, let me praise Angelina and Brad for really stepping up to the plate and donating so much money to help the Haitians. God help those poor people suffering beyond imagination.

Headline reads: China must find shelter for 5 Million people

Think about this tragedy as compared to Hurricane Katrina and the lack of an effective response by the Bush Administration and the massive effort about to be undertaken in China. My hat is off to Chinese citizens who are tasked with planning and executing this effort, as this is of historic proportions. The world can learn much from their response, both from a good point of view and from the inevitable lessons they will learn from their mistakes. One can only pray for the suffering of the countless homeless, that help is on the way and that there suffering and burden is eased by many trying to offer assistance. As I have said here before, I have been very critical of the Chinese government in the recent past. But the time has come to praise the effort of the people of China and for them to know that the people of the World are saddened by their loss and we pray for your end of your suffering. Think about this one more time. 5 Million people are homeless! God help them all.

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