Foremost in my thoughts at the moment are the people of Victoria here in Australia who have been to hell and back with bushfires raging out of control. At the time of writing this 173 people have been confirmed killed as a result and Authorities tell us that is likely to go OVER the 200 mark!!! This is the worst tragedy to hit Australia in peacetime. Fires are still raging and it is thought that most have been deliberately lit!! Personally I think hanging is too good for whoever started them. Instead they should be tied to a tree in the middle of the fire and told "You started it....you blow it out"
If you can help the Australia Red Cross says the best way to do so is to give money which can be spent at local businesses in affected areas to help out the victims. If you want to donate you can call the Red Cross on 1800 811 700 and make a donation or you can do it securely online by going here: https://www.redcross.org.au/Donations/onlineDonations.asp . There are other appeals out there but this is one of the the main ones. Kudos must also go to all the BIG business' such as banks etc, who have donated.....
However thumbs down to the Federal Govt for only putting in $10 million. When ordinary Australians can raise just on $10 million in a day just through donations alone it has to make you wonder.....and how does the Federal Govt. justify in giving millions of dollars in Overseas Aid when our own people so desperately need help??? Charity begins at home Mr Rudd $10 million is not going to go very far in rebuilding these towns where there is nothing left. Simple maths over 750 homes have been lost due to the fires and yes many will be insured...but many won't...if to rebuild each home is on average $175000 that $10 million is only going to build around 57 homes let alone rebuild anything else....
Ok so thats the end of my rant for now......
3 comments:
Hi Maree,
Glad to see your updating your blog, we forgive your for being so slack....
Now your mission is to keep it updated as I've taken on a new roll I've become the blog enforcer lol....
All those lives lost in just a couple of days it really makes you stop and think that you really have to live your life to the fullest as it could be taken away so quick....
It's so great to see everyone giving to this appeal because they sure need help in rebuilding and picking up the pieces of their lives....
I totally agree hon. Why not give that stimulus package to the victims? they need it more than the average family right now.
On the bright side -- gawd I love Aussies.
Hello Maree so glad you have updated your blog....
Yes we must be thankful and live life to the fullest.
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