[JZelle]

You're welcome!

[sgtbono2002]

Somebody remind me why we went to help these people.

[coconutt2000]

We went to help the people. What you're reading about are the officials in their government who are corrupted, dishonest, SOB's.

Aid that is flowing in via the U.S. and private aid groups are going directly to the people. There is no chance for graft and corruption in such efficient operations.

What the Indonesian officials want to do is set themselves up as the middle man, so they can funnel resources into their own personal pockets. The people are probably a hell of a lot more grateful for the private aid and don't look forward to the day when their government takes that over.

[auburntiger]

Typically Islamic; bite the hand that feeds you especially if it is a Christian hand. This religion (although peaceful) has no place in a non-Muslim culture.

[cake_crumb]

"We want each of the relief agencies to be transparent in their programs: Some of them are not clear about their mandates," said Juwono Sudarsono during an interview in a Washington hotel.

Translation: "We're terrified they might mention 'GOD' and thus completely subvert our faithful terrorist suppporters to Christianity.

How weak. I read the Qu'ran and hear about how wonderful Allah is all the time, yet am no closer to converting to Islam.

[Bosco]

1) The Christian-based groups will make the government look bad.

2) The Christian-based groups will make the Muslims look bad.

[mrsmith]

I hope some read the article.

Aceh province is in all practical respects in rebellion and a war zone.

[Nashphil]

Seriously, do Muslims ever help each other or is that forbidden by the false prophet?