I agree with your take on this. Too many people could care less about death in Iraq, or elsewhere. They just can't survive without their toys.
Hubby and I spent yesterday going through our closets and clothing we haven't worn in the last two years got put in a pile that will be taken locally for donation directly to the needy. Some of the things are brand new, never worn, but will serve someone better who really needs the items, especially warm shirts, sweaters and jackets. We're also taking decorations we no longer use - so that someone else who can't afford to buy them may make use of them. It's not a lot, but it's the thought we have more than enough to share.
painful isn't it?