Overeating and passive
lifestyle kill more people in the western hemisphere than natural disasters do
in SouthE Asia every year. But for many corrupt local officials, their
cravings, fueled by their insatiable greed for easy money, stolen public funds
- the temptation is far more powerful… They can’t resist it.
>>> Bohol
got far less international media attention - and far less-in-proportion
aids and assistance from the international community. Next campaign in
our
Causes.com account: How you can help make a difference in the lives
of
a few there. By being there (hey, it's where Panglao Island is,
why not
spend your holiday vacation there?) and sharing a meal with them
(a family or so) can help inspire them, and momentarily make them very
happy. You are fortunate, spend some loose change in Bohol and spend an
hour or so with a family in temporary shelters. Thank God for your
blessings
by sharing your time (presence) and some spare amounts (in foods) as you
give words of wisdom, advice to the children
(never ever give up on
school, for example).
Bohol was similarly devastated (earthquake) just before Samar-Leyte
(Typhoon Haiyan, Yolanda) but got far less cash donations... The last quarter of the year. After misusing major portions of the Local Calamity Funds, many local officials, 2 years before they again splurge on a frenzy of massive vote-buying, are eager to use low-level natural disasters such as simple flooding more to profit and gain votes than to sincerely help the affected families. Exploiting the misery & helplessness of the poor.
Teenagers, no matter how
disciplined, can sometimes barely stand the onslaught, barrage of ads for good
and junk foods. But who can claim complete resistance to it all? Life is short.
I love to eat too. And indulge even in the rather very unhealthy kinds. But oh
it’s different when you are causing long-term hunger, and further vulnerability
to crisis situations (family or community) among the already-malnourished
thousands in your locality. Corrupt crook ones indulge nevertheless. Yummy…
Munch munch munch…
