Tsunami Relief

The recent earthquake and tsunami that hit the Indian Ocean are beyond the dis-oriented author's comprehension. The fact that U.N. Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Jan Egeland used this tragedy to criticize the United States for our lack of humanitarian giving is beneath the  dis-oriented author's reprehension.

As the death toll mounts from the Tsunami and the potential for epidemic increases in the stricken areas — please join the dis-oriented author in making a contribution to Tsunami aid through the American Red Cross.

In response to this disaster the United States alone has committed to date some $350 million. In addition, the United States has diverted the Nimitz class carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and her battle group to the Strait of Malacca. When you care enough to send the very best — the United States Marine Corps. The Third Marine Expeditionary force is in the process of deploying for an aid mission to SE Asia.

The government of the United States including the US Military, the corporate community and ordinary (even dis-oriented) Americans have all responded and continue to respond the the disaster.