A little less conversation
The reaction to Hurricane Katrina here in Europe is baffling. During the recent tsunami there were constant appeals for aid on television. A humanitarian effort like it had not been seen since Ethiopia.
The city of New Orleans with a population of 1.3 million inhabitants has been obliterated. 80% of the city is under water. Where are John O'Shea and his ilk?
One could superciliously claim that America's lack of respect for Kyoto and the environment has resulted in bad Karma for them. Even if that were true however, it is no excuse for the lack of response in Ireland and Europe.
Here's my call for the Irish government to pledge money now.
Published by Colm.
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