Does anyone have the right to choose who deserve to live? Myanmar or China citizens? I was asking around my office people if they want to donate since I'm going to meet an officer in a reputable NGO that uses the money to buy medicines. Some colleagues of mine demanded the money to channel to China instead of Myanmar relief fund. Does it matter where the money goes knowing your money could save even a life? The same thing happened in a conversation between me and my friend online. I asked why not to Myanmar? Because Myanmar junta is refusing all assistance. Fair enough. But do you also know China government told international assistance to hold their horses in assisting the earthquake victims? My friend ended up saying not donating at all.

But do you get my point? I was so embarassed when I was talking to the fundraising officer on the phone about "Can I channel all my donations to China instead of Myanmar?" Trust me. She sighed on the phone and told me the same thing I told to my friends. And trust me. I don't mind where my money goes as long I know my money is well spent and could save a life.

I wont mind to whom it goes to as long as they really get the money and wasn't missing on the way there.
» Nuttz on 2008-05-21 10:57:35

ahh ignorance is bliss? -__- unfortunately not. It's amazing how 1-sided and people are. Don't make a stand unless you know the whole story. Stuff like this makes me aggravated.
» jfo (205.175.123.97) on 2008-05-21 12:03:01

i agree that it shouldn't really matter where the money is going. but like you said, it's not necessarily getting there. t's really terrible what the government is doing by refusing aid. supplies that are sent in are just sitting in airports.
» adreen on 2008-05-21 01:59:57

I agree with you.

It doesn't matter where the money goes, it matters that it's helping someone.
» Chloefoxx on 2008-05-21 04:15:56

i agree with everyone, but fact is, it is very plausible that money donated for myanmar will end up in the pockets of corrupt officials. I am holding on to my donation to myanmar until red cross or someone is able to secure means to provide help directly to the pple w/o the junta involvement. i hope their talks will pan out for the best.

Premier Wen of China, has inspired more confidence in the integrity of the relief efforts in China after firing 2 suspected(/guilty) corrupt officals. and that makes all the difference.
» merrick on 2008-05-21 09:58:39

wah save lives also need to choose which lives to save? Who deserved to die? OMG la
» elitevillain on 2008-05-22 04:44:24

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