The catastrophe in Haiti seems to still have news desks around the work riveted firmly in place. Among the things being bandied about is that it will take 10 years to repair the damage, thousands are dead, hundreds are orphaned, and there are hundreds that have had surgeries or are in need of surgery. People have rushed to donate money, time, and supplies. Perhaps that is how it should be.
For those who have much, much is expected. However, what about the people in this country who are in need of help? What about the thousands upon thousands who have sub standard health care due to lack of funds for insurance. What about the homeless on the streets of this country? What about soldiers from this country who are in hospitals dealing with just as massive of injuries? What about the children of soldiers, police officers, teachers -- all those who serve at the will of the people -- who have lost their lives so others in our country may have a better life? What about our orphans?
It boggles the mind that people rush to help others, but forsake our own. For those who have much, much is expected. Just don't forget those in your own community, in your own state, in your own country.
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