Tragic Response

Okay, so we'll spend billions of dollars spreading "democracy" in Iraq, but we'll offer up only $100,000 in relief money for the earthquake victims in Pakistan and India. Jesus.

The United States said it would provide $100,000 in emergency aid and was offering military helicopters. Britain, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates were among those sending immediate help.

Turkey, which has suffered major earthquakes, said it had sent two military planes carrying aid, doctors and rescue workers and in a further sign of easing tensions, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called Musharraf to offer assistance.

China said it was donating $6.2 million in cash and materials.

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