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Originally Posted by DukeBoy
Just my opinion, if everyone was the same life would be boring!!!
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Originally Posted by Anger
So hundreds have died and you dont think they deserve aid ?
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i can see both points of view, and i doubt debating it is going to change anyones mind.
on the one hand, VAT went up in the UK, the nation is in recession, things are financialy hard in the UK, people (Including me) are being made redundant and those that still have jobs are worried about losing theirs, yet we still need to keep a roof over our heads and food in the mouths of our families. giving away money for aid will make things harder in the UK cuz ultimaely, its our money the government will give away.
on the other hand, people have died, and no doubt more will die.
you cant put a price on human life. and lets face it, if you're gonna die, having half a building fall on you, or a wave the size of a block of flats is a terrifying way to go. and the cost of making the countries affected by the earthquake/tsunami livable again is going to be astronomical.
i dont mean to tell you two or anyone else who jumps in on this arguement what to do or say, but i think this is an aruement best left un-debated.
lets all just think about the people who have lost their livelyhood, lost their friends and family members. if people want to say a prayer tonight, donate money, or do whatever they can or feel they should do to help, then do that behind closed doors. we're all still alive, and in a country not directly affected by todays events. we are lucky, lets just think about those who are not.