I'm so glad you have felt the need to contribute so generously Chuck. You must indeed be a caring generous person.
Chuck, if you are going to be effective hater you have to at least know something about the area on which you're commenting.
Unfortunately the USA education system teaches Americans a lot about America and little about the rest of the world. Being a good Australian I feel its my obligation to give you a quick lesson about the area affected.
Sri Lanka is a BHUDDIST yes read it again BHUDDIST country.
India is Hindu.
Myanmar is Bhuddist.
Thailand is Bhuddist.
Malaysia is also predominately Muslim but VERY secular.
Indonesia is predominately Muslim but with notable exceptions, Aeche province has the biggest christian community in Indonesia. Bali is almost 100% Hindu.
The comment as I read it was made before the USA increased its total to something worthwhile. It's now a commendable effort. At the time the comment was made by the UN your countries contribution was less then Australias so no wonder the UN jogged the US administrations' conscience.
The leading countries for aid annually on a per capita basis are Norway, Sweden, Denmark. The US and Australia are way down the list.
Chuck, I hope this has been some help to you in understanding this calamity a little better.
Bob Tomlinson
Aussie RC Enthusiast and Rugby Fanatic.
Thank heavens the USA hasn't discovered and packaged Rugby.