Think this thread has gotten a bit sidetracked over the last few days because we're forgetting whats most important = life itself. Now I don't want to sound like some blitzed hippy (I've done that enough in my teens) but a few jokes while on tasteless side, don't matter a damn to the thousands of poor people who are now dead and he millions who've been seriously affected by this devastating tsunami.

So I think people should just try and let those jokes slide because they will die out eventually and we should focus more on what we can do to help........however small that may be.

Now by the way, I'm not having a go at anybody in particular and I'm not trying to smugly gain any moral high here because I take many things for granted as much as the next guy, basically all I'm trying to say is count your blessings and ignore the trivial stuff.

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 20/03/2011 13:24:35    892021

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQXDt4VdS0E

interesting could they be next...I hope not.

Hag_and_Cheese (Tipperary) - Posts: 6103 - 20/03/2011 14:23:00    892058

Now by the way, I'm not having a go at anybody in particular and I'm not trying to smugly gain any moral high here because I take many things for granted as much as the next guy, basically all I'm trying to say is count your blessings and ignore the trivial stuff.

Fair point.

Is the best place to donate, the Red Cross? Would money sent there be best spent on aiding those who have suffered in the Quake & Tsunami?

slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6480 - 23/03/2011 10:46:22    894452

slayer,

the Japanese embassy have asked for any offers of help to be directed to the Irish Japan association. You will find details on their website www.ija.ie

Greenfield (Meath) - Posts: 524 - 23/03/2011 11:59:40    894503

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894503 slayer,

the Japanese embassy have asked for any offers of help to be directed to the Irish Japan association. You will find details on their website www.ija.ie
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Is it ethically wise donating relief funds to the 3rd riches country in the world?

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 23/03/2011 13:20:26    894575

Brend,

I don't advise anyone to donate or not donate. Everyone can make up their own mind on that. I was just answering the question that was asked.

Greenfield (Meath) - Posts: 524 - 23/03/2011 14:19:37    894644

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894644 Brend,

I don't advise anyone to donate or not donate. Everyone can make up their own mind on that. I was just answering the question that was asked.
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And my question is generic and not directed specifically at you!

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 23/03/2011 14:26:38    894654

Brend,
Apologies. Misundertood that.

Greenfield (Meath) - Posts: 524 - 23/03/2011 14:50:40    894700

Is it ethically wise donating relief funds to the 3rd riches country in the world?

Fair question, I would just like to donate to an organisation where as much money will be spent on the relief effort as possible. To be fair, Japan has not been requestiong aid that much.

slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6480 - 25/03/2011 10:40:20    896153

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896153 Is it ethically wise donating relief funds to the 3rd riches country in the world?

Fair question, I would just like to donate to an organisation where as much money will be spent on the relief effort as possible. To be fair, Japan has not been requestiong aid that much.
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In that case slayer, I think only the red cross would fulfil that criteria.

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 25/03/2011 11:55:55    896189