Thanks for your comment. I can’t speak for everyone, but I feel the media coverage is right about where it should be. Right now it’s a hot topic and soon they will move on. Where it is getting more attention is from black people throughout the nation. We are paying attention and we know how long it can take the government to get moving, so more people are willing to donate to make sure they get the help they need.

Why is it getting more coverage than the earthquake in Turkey? I can’t say, but I think part of it is due to the fact that this is a country in poverty. Turkey’s economy is A LOT better off than Haiti’s (see links below) and I’m sure their infrastructure is a lot better also. Turkey may not have needed as much help as Haiti.

http://www.google.com/publicdata?ds=wb-wdi&met=ny_gdp_mktp_cd&idim=country:TUR&q=turkey+gdp#met=ny_gdp_mktp_cd&idim=country:TUR:HTI

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052748704675104575001350479248086.html

One final thing about Katrina. I hope you see more than the raping, killing and looting that went on during the floods. I’ve talked to people who were there and I’m sure there were more stories of heroism and kindness that were not shown in the media. Those who were out there raping and killing would have done so regardless of the situation. They just took advantage of a horrible situation and that seems to be the thing that sticks out is people’s mind. Unless I’m there, I’m always wary of what I see on the news. You never know if you are getting the full story.

http://my.barackobama.com/Haiti