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MarchHare · 01-04-2005, 03:12 PM

Ah, but to put things into perspective, take a look at this graph: http://members.arstechnica.com/x/hux/tsunami_relief.gif

Compared to other first-world nations, Americans have been somewhat stingy.

And also realize that US citizens donated over ten times as much in the wake of September 11th, an event that -- while incredibly tragic -- pales in comparison to the utter devastation in SE Asia now.

01-04-2005, 03:12 PM	#1
MarchHare Franchise Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: YSJ (1979-2002) -> YYC (2002-2022) -> YVR (2022-present) Exp:	Ah, but to put things into perspective, take a look at this graph: http://members.arstechnica.com/x/hux/tsunami_relief.gif Compared to other first-world nations, Americans have been somewhat stingy. And also realize that US citizens donated over ten times as much in the wake of September 11th, an event that -- while incredibly tragic -- pales in comparison to the utter devastation in SE Asia now.