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...will go toward reconstruction of the disaster area. Who will do the work? What will be rebuilt? Who will own the new construction? Sticky questions. Let's hope that in a couple of years journalists will compare what they find in those areas with how things were before the tsunami. How many poor fishermen will get boats, and how many beach resorts will be rebuilt? Who will benefit? Real assistance consists of organizing at the grassroots level with the goal of putting aid money where it is needed and making sure it doesn't end up in the pockets...
...still vulnerable to the vagaries of nature. We can fly into space for recreation, but we cannot bring our immediate environment under complete control. Still, the tremendous expression of kindness and sympathy for the victims is encouraging. Perhaps the tsunami disaster is a blessing in disguise. The outpouring of love and support has proved that mankind can work in unity. That singleness of purpose can propel us to greater heights. Racism, terrorism, human trafficking, wars and other vices can be overcome through unity. Amadi Gabriel Aba, Nigeria...
...millions of dollars have been donated to the tsunami victims. Now it is the responsibility of government officials to use those funds properly. They must take care of their countries' children and save them from human trafficking and sexual abuse. Murad Maqbool Karachi...
...Lanka is mourning the death of the tsunami victims. People are contributing everything they can to help survivors. International aid is pouring in. The world may never have witnessed such togetherness. We have seen the devastation on TV or with our own eyes. Nature has taught us a lesson: it treats everybody alike. With determination, we will overcome the tragedy. In the past years, national unity in this country has been forgotten. We did not bat an eye over the agony of those Sri Lankans who became refugees in their own land because of internal conflict. War has caused incredible...
...Canadians Give Too Your chart "What They're Giving" listed the contributions of nine major countries to aid tsunami victims [Jan. 17]. But you ignored Canada. The Canadian government donated $345 million, and private sources have pledged an extra $123 million. And that is from a country with a population of only 32 million! John Sander Calgary, Canada...