Clarification/Follow-up by tomder55 on 12/28/04 1:36 pm:
From Reuters :UN Official Backs Down: Rich Nations Not 'Stingy'


Egeland told reporters on Tuesday: "I've been misinterpreted when I yesterday said that I believed that rich countries in general can be more generous."

"It has nothing to do with any particular country or the response to this emergency. We are in early days and the response has so far been overwhelmingly positive," he said.

"The international assistance that has come and been pledged from the United States, from Europe and from countries in the region has also been very generous," Egeland added.

Countries have contributed or pledged tens of millions of dollars in the first few days after the disaster.

The United States provided an initial $15 million mostly channeled through the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, plus logistical support for aid efforts. On Tuesday, the U.S. Agency for International Development added $20 million for the earthquake relief, a White House spokesman said.

Clarification/Follow-up by ETWolverine on 12/29/04 1:35 pm:
You guys REALLY need to visit the Christianity board to set Aton, Paraclete and Rev straight.

Check out Aton's post.

Elliot

Clarification/Follow-up by Yiddishkeit on 12/29/04 3:28 pm:
Elliot-

I'll check it out when I get a chance later. You should check out the religion board where Graeylin made some ludricrous statements about King David and Cluade thinks that anyone that believes in the Bible, like myself, should just roll over in the name of peace and good will. Ain't happening!




Bobby