Unshelved by Bill Barnes and Gene Ambaum
comic strip overdue media

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Obviously, I've been thinking of Haiti a lot lately

This political cartoon depicts how the Haitian earthquake reminds us of the things we have that they do not--clean, potable water on demand, health care, loved ones, and let's not forget the money that can help provide the necessities of life to the island nation and its people.

If you haven't given yet to the cause, please consider a small amount to an established charity. Food, water, and medical supplies are desperately needed, and getting the aid to the people who need it is improving. It is one thing to have so many thousands die in the quake. It is another that additional deaths will happen due to infection, dehydration, hunger, or being trapped too long. We need to do everything we can to prevent that which is preventable, to minimise this tragedy as much as humanly possible, and to reach out to our sisters and brothers in this time of need.

For more on the current state of the Haitian crisis, read:
Help steps up, but so does scale of Haiti tragedy: Authorities estimate 200,000 dead, 1.5 million homeless

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