[kidd]

Pledging money is vital, but it doesn't save lives immediately. Again, that's where the Americans shine. The first large-scale international relief to the victims was from a U.S. warship, the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln which sent relays of a dozen helicopters loaded with relief and medical supplies into the stricken area.

Pay attention here, purist Libertarians. Responsiveness was an essential element.

[Jaysun]

Pay attention here, purist Libertarians. Responsiveness was an essential element.

My thoughts exactly. Pledging money is great, but somebody needs to get water and food to the starving.