54k Dead, No Help Yet

I made that post heading on October 27 because I was surprised how little attention the earthquake in Pakistan had garnered. An estimate from November 3 puts the number at 73,000 and three million homeless. This is occurring at the beginning of one of the world's greatest mountain ranges, the Himalayas. Needless to say, the area has an intense winter. The United States government has responded with helicopters and personnel (while admitting the strategic benefit of helping a Muslim nation), but will the American people respond? Do we allow 3 million to suffer through winter without so much as a tent? The tsunami occurred at Christmas and Americans gave generously. Those who benefited from our generosity will remember it for a lifetime. Their is incessant criticism about the deplorable conditions endured by some in New Orleans for three days. The earthquake in Pakistan happened five weeks ago and many still need assistance.