VANITY - Relief Information for the Victim’s of the Bali Terror Bombing

Self Editorial | 10/17/2002 | Woodman

[Woodman]

All Freepers,

Several people have asked for links to the Australian Relief effort for the victims of the Bali terrorist attack. I used to live in Australia and have very close friends there. I requested that they provide me with some relief effort information and the following is what I have received in reply.

The Aussies have always stood by us in our times of need. They have never wavered since the September 11th attacks. The attacks against a nightclub that only admitted foreigners at a popular Australian vacation retreat were not only an attack against Bali and its mainly Hindu population, but the were an Al-Qeada effort to directly attack Australians and New Zealanders.

If this same attack had been perpetrated against the United States the equivalent death toll would have around 3,000 dead. In many ways this affects them as 911 has affected us. I live in the greater metropolitan New York area and I knew 5 people killed in the WTC. I also have a close friend whose brother was wounded in the Pentagon attack but managed to help other victim’s to safety. We lost close to 400 people from our local community and to this day there are still memorial services being held for the victims of 911. In Australia I’ve had the good fortune to make many friends and the family I lived with always treated me as their own. A son and daughter of theirs (who I think of as a brother and sister) were headed to Bali this past weekend and were lucky enough to be able to cancel instead of being blown to pieces.

All of this continues to hit too close to home. I am asking you that if in your heart, please help though one of the following ways. Listed below is the text from two emails I have received from “Down Under”:

” Hi XXX,

thanks for your kind words. The Bali bombings shattered the illusion of many people here who wishfully thought that we are isolated from the problems of the world and safe from terrorist attacks.

My family are all ok but it could so easily have been different... Cassandra is in Thailand now, on holiday with her boyfriend... Tim and Kate planned to go to Bali this weekend... after the bombings, they cancelled their trip.

It's curious that the prime suspect denied involvement and not only said we deserved it (sound familiar?) but made the absurd suggestion: "I think maybe the US are behind the bombings because they always say Indonesia is part of a terrorist network". *shaking my head vigorously to try to make sense of that logic*

I'm not aware of any relief funds but I will see what I can find and let you know soon.

XXXX”

”Hi XXX,

here's the info you asked for. I'm sure there'll be others but these two are a good start. Thanks for your interest in helping.

XXXX”

Australian Red Cross has launched an appeal to assist victims of the Bali bombings

Autralian Red Cross Bali Appeal

National TV broadcaster, the Seven Network, is televising a live-aid concert and telethon to raise money to assist victims and families...

Sunday night Australian Eastern Standard Time
No info online yet but I heard it mentioned tonight on TV. Check their website later this week for more details. Seven Network

[Woodman]

Thank you for your help.

[Woodman]

For some reason the links in my article above do not work. This is the first time I've had that problem. Here they are again:

Australian Red Cross Bali Appeal

Seven Network

[Woodman]

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[dixiechick2000]

Thank you very much for this information. I will put it to good use.

God bless the Austalians!

[Woodman]

You’re more than welcome. Please help me bump this occasionally so that it doesn't get lost in the sniper chatter.

[Woodman]

Thought you may be interested.

[Colosis]

Thanks for the ping. Read Mark Steyns article about the Bali bomb - he's right on the button. It's hard to believe Australian liberals are trying to blame themselves (and America, of course) for the bomb.

[Woodman]

BTTT for the land of OZ

[dixiechick2000]

Aussie Bump!

[Woodman]

Another Aussie Bump.

[4.1O dana super trac pak]

BUMP

[Woodman]

Thanks

[Arthur Wildfire! March]

TY for the ping. We are now in World War III, if there were any doubts before. FReegards....

[Woodman]

Yes I have been saying that since 9/12 but I also note that wars take time to heat up. I like "W's" approach because if we have to fight, I want to be prepared and do it right.

Bump for th Aussies.

[Woodman]

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