Social Consciousness

[eirenical]

So... many people on my f-list are participating in help_haiti (the fandom drive to raise money to help those suffering in the wake of the earthquake). I think that's fantastic. ^_^ It's the sort of thing that makes me glad I'm part of fandom. Thing is... I'm impatient. O_O If I decide to act on something, I'd like to do it now... and I'm a little ashamed that it took me several days of hearing about this disaster to do something about it.

Punchline? By all means, if you want to participate in the fundraisers, do so -- they're great, and as already noted, I'm proud that we're doing it. ^_^ Or? Just get off your collective asses and donate something directly. If everyone on LJ donated a dollar? Or $2? Or $10? Think what a difference that would make.

That's all. ^_^

Doctors without Borders -- where I donated.

And here's a few other choices gathered by help_haiti, including (but not limited to) the Red Cross.

Comments

[nightsea.livejournal.com]

There's a quote in the local zoo that reads something like this:

"There is no greater tragedy than the man who does nothing because he can only do a little."

So many do exactly that.

My heart goes out to all those affected by the earthquake. And it angers me to no end that there are people scamming and seeking a profit from this disaster. When people hear of these scams, it makes them even more unlikely to donate because now they have to wonder if their money will actually make it to those in need. Agh.

[rchan.livejournal.com]

*nods* Yeah, I totally hear you. *sigh* That's why when I do donate, I try to donate to a well-known group that has been established for years -- like the Red Cross or Doctors without Borders.

Although, after what I read on your LJ (http://nightsea.livejournal.com/155183.html) today... I'm sorely disappointed. Why do people suck so hard? I wish someone could answer that for me... *sigh*