the eyeranian When 30,000 lives come to an end in a mere 30 second window, does anybody hear?Here are some facts I concede to:The U.S. administration should be applauded for putting aside pity issues and offer help for the Bam earthquake victims. I hope they do more.Enforcing sanctions in the midst of a colossal human tragedy is just asinine.It is irrational to not accept humanitarian aid when it is most needed, even if it comes from an apartheid state.Iranian government deserves much blame for the extent of damage and loss of life in this disaster.It is great to see some countries donate millions in aid and disappointing to see others only make token contributions.I have not asked a single Iranian for donation so far (if I run into you anywhere, be sure you'd be asked) who has refused to dig in his/her pockets or purse immediately.Non-Iranians I have encountered have no idea help in form of donations and more are needed (thanks to the inept mass media). Please tell them.We all need to learn first aid.Earthquakes can not be stopped.Buildings can be built to resist the destructive force of an earthquake to a great degree.Structures can be built in ways to maximize the opportunity of occupants to survive, in the event of a collapse.Governments can prepare better for the eventual disasters their people will face.Bam's population; less than 200,000. Imagine when (not IF) Tehran is hit, with a population of 12 Million, plus.We'll have plenty of time to discuss each of these topics and many more. For now, could you make a call to three friends, send an email to five, and make a little notice for your workplace's bulletin board or grocery store's community announcement wall to pass along Mercy Corps' information and ask for their help too?I spoke to them earlier and they will gladly not add your name to a mailing list or sell/rent the information to others, if you only ask. Please do it now. Thanks!
$110 can provide a tent for a family of five
$60 can provide drinking water to 30 people
$45 can provide space heaters to three families
$25 can provide blankets to a family of five
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