Over the weekend, a massive earthquake hit the South American nation of Chile. It measured 8.8, and is among the largest ever recorded. The damage is massive and the death toll is currently hovering around 700. The president has already pledged the support of the United States should it be needed to the Chilean president.
Chile earthquake: more than 700 dead, 2 million displaced (Salt Lake Tribune)
While this is a noble gesture, the question that must be asked is this... Given the current economic problems in our own nation and the fact that we have done so much to assist in Haiti, can the United States afford to do the same in Chile right now? Should the president be able to just tell other world leaders that we will provide them with money without first presenting the idea to the American tax-payers? (PART I due 3/4 ; PART II due 3/7)
Monday, March 1, 2010
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