HUMAN first, then a proud IRANIAN: Deserved credit

HUMAN first, then a proud IRANIAN

This blog represents the way I see some of the most significant events impacting the world and its citizens. This blog also represents how I react to the events as a member of humanity with a voice, a determined voice that insists to be heard. The voice of an Iranian who loves his country but his priority is humanity; humanity without border. I will say what I want to say, when I want to say it, and how I want to say it, but I will never lie. I will also listen; I promise.

December 31, 2004

Deserved credit - Update

After initial criticism of the US for being too slow to respond and responding too little, it has now been announced that the US has increased its pledge for South Asian relief from $35 million to $350 million. Some people call it a pure PR on US part but whatever it is, that is a fact that this money can help millions of people in South Asia and THAT'S what counts at this critical time. So, without politicizing this issue, I do believe the US deserves credit for doing this and I, for my part, am greatful to the US for this pledge.

Update:
Japan has just raised aid to $500 million.