this is the highest rated comment on the daily mail website. I feel that I'm getting better opinions from this source, becuase to be honest asking people in person means that they'll tailor their answer because they like you/dislike you and want you to hear what they think you want to hear/not hear. anonymity = 100% honesty.
"How foolish of anyone to feel "outrage" at a knee jerk reaction like this. Who, in Mr Caan's situation would not feel the same? Good grief, to criticize compassion and emotion when faced with the grimness of abject poverty is a naive position to take, because it is the wealthy and powerful who help raise the profile of charities, speak out about the cause publicly and increase the revenue the charities receive.
The only people who should be criticized are the corrupt and downright useless governments of these countries who do nothing for their own citizens, leaving it to overseas aid agencies to try and save lives.
I find it disgusting in this day and age that left to their own devices many nations leave their most vulnerable to perish. People whine like crazy in the UK at the merest suggestion that benefits might be cut, but they sure as hell would get a reality check if they went to Pakistan - they would realise that ANY help is a blessing!!"
- Karma, What goes around comes around, 22/10/2010 5:58
The only people who should be criticized are the corrupt and downright useless governments of these countries who do nothing for their own citizens, leaving it to overseas aid agencies to try and save lives.
I find it disgusting in this day and age that left to their own devices many nations leave their most vulnerable to perish. People whine like crazy in the UK at the merest suggestion that benefits might be cut, but they sure as hell would get a reality check if they went to Pakistan - they would realise that ANY help is a blessing!!"