Massive earthquake hits Japan

[FREEaquaticdancelesson]

Ring of fire, what a beautiful yet terrible place!
I can't wait till an earthquake hits one of those lunatics who claim that GOD HAETS JAPS & HATIANS!
Or a tornado or SOMETHING.

All I know is that if I were God, and I had to smite someone, it would probably be someone who was using me as an excuse to hate.

[Keronians]

Ring of fire, what a beautiful yet terrible place!
I can't wait till an earthquake hits one of those lunatics who claim that GOD HAETS JAPS & HATIANS!
Or a tornado or SOMETHING.

All I know is that if I were God, and I had to smite someone, it would probably be someone who was using me as an excuse to hate.

Well, I hope it doesn't hit them. They're dicks and all, but I don't wish for them to die... They deserve to live, just like the rest of us.

[Keronians]

How is sending money to Haiti sad? Burning Americans' pockets? I don't advocate sending your mortgage payment to Japan. I advocate forgoing you $5 latte every day for a month and sending them $150. The average donation to Red Cross has been ~$60 for relief in Japan.

I petitioned a fundraiser against my school student council because they kept saying that this was and would be the only major disaster for the next couple of years. My petition passed and the fundraiser was stopped. I was thanked by many parents and administrators who also opposed the fundraiser. I later researched fundraisers that other schools did for Haiti and found out that the Red Cross never used it. Haiti did nothing for us. They had a corrupt government that did'nt help their own citizens. Japen is an allie with the U.S and has done a lot for the U.S. Plus, they have a nuclear problem on their hands. Haiti didn't have that.

Well, it was.

BTW, you're happy that thousands of people had to suffer a little bit more because you weren't happy with other people that wanted to help them? Do you know what the definition of "help" is? How would you feel if something like Katrina struck and you were one of the people that were left homeless, and some asshole in Europe decided to campaign against a school trying to raise money to help you?

[Jari Head]

Some good news from the quake zone http://www.aolnews.com/2011/03/20/rescu ... nk3|206736

[Teinohikira]

Japan can rot in hell for all I care.

[Sibirsky]

Japan can rot in hell for all I care.

And so can your techno toys that Japan developed.

[EagleScout24]

Haiti did nothing for us. They had a corrupt government that did'nt help their own citizens. Japen is an allie with the U.S and has done a lot for the U.S. Plus, they have a nuclear problem on their hands. Haiti didn't have that.

...It is because of their corrupt government that the citizens of Haiti were so poorly prepared for the disaster that happened, and the aid has been going to those citizens, not their government.

You know, as somebody who actually was in the Scouts in elementary school, that's some pretty fucking insulting doctrine coming from somebody who uses the name of the Scouts as their avatar nation. A big part of it is about helping people who are in need, not helping people because they've already done something for us.

Fucking disgusting.

It's called using common sense that some people don't have.
Would you rather use your money on a country that helps you or doesn't. Plus it's also the American Red Cross's fault for not getting most of the supplies and money we donated. The scouting program has done nothing wrong. You would know if you were actually in Scouts.

[Potarius]

...It is because of their corrupt government that the citizens of Haiti were so poorly prepared for the disaster that happened, and the aid has been going to those citizens, not their government.

You know, as somebody who actually was in the Scouts in elementary school, that's some pretty fucking insulting doctrine coming from somebody who uses the name of the Scouts as their avatar nation. A big part of it is about helping people who are in need, not helping people because they've already done something for us.

Fucking disgusting.

It's called using common sense that some people don't have.
Would you rather use your money on a country that helps you or doesn't. Plus it's also the American Red Cross's fault for not getting most of the supplies and money we donated. The scouting program has done nothing wrong. You would know if you were actually in Scouts.

1: A lot can be said about common sense, but this isn't about common sense. This is about helping people whose lives have been destroyed because of a disaster on a national level. What you're advocating here is no better than not helping a neighbor who just got run over by a car because he never did anything for you before it happened.

2: It's not about helping a country, it's about helping the people in it. Do you seriously believe that the tens of thousands of people who've donated to the cause in Haiti think they're throwing their money to their shit government?

3: Yes, shift the blame. That is convenient.

4: When did I ever say the Scouts had done anything wrong? Are you daft? I said you are doing something that's not exactly in line with their character. All you seem to be doing is dancing around the issue I and several other people have brought up about your purported "character".

[Laerod]

...It is because of their corrupt government that the citizens of Haiti were so poorly prepared for the disaster that happened, and the aid has been going to those citizens, not their government.

You know, as somebody who actually was in the Scouts in elementary school, that's some pretty fucking insulting doctrine coming from somebody who uses the name of the Scouts as their avatar nation. A big part of it is about helping people who are in need, not helping people because they've already done something for us.

Fucking disgusting.

It's called using common sense that some people don't have.
Would you rather use your money on a country that helps you or doesn't. Plus it's also the American Red Cross's fault for not getting most of the supplies and money we donated. The scouting program has done nothing wrong. You would know if you were actually in Scouts.

Tell me, what's the sixth point of the scout law? Is it "kind" or is it "kind only to those that help us"? Or the third point? How were you being "helpful"?

[Daistallia 2104]

...It is because of their corrupt government that the citizens of Haiti were so poorly prepared for the disaster that happened, and the aid has been going to those citizens, not their government.

You know, as somebody who actually was in the Scouts in elementary school, that's some pretty fucking insulting doctrine coming from somebody who uses the name of the Scouts as their avatar nation. A big part of it is about helping people who are in need, not helping people because they've already done something for us.

Fucking disgusting.

It's called using common sense that some people don't have.
Would you rather use your money on a country that helps you or doesn't. Plus it's also the American Red Cross's fault for not getting most of the supplies and money we donated. The scouting program has done nothing wrong. You would know if you were actually in Scouts.

As an Eagle, Potarius is right.

On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.

[Sibirsky]

Japan --> <-- Sibirsky.

No Japan for me. But I'm going to the beach in NC in July. First vacation is almost 3 years.

My donations to Japan exceeding Queensland looking like a sure thing. One of my personal goals.

[EagleScout24]

It's called using common sense that some people don't have.
Would you rather use your money on a country that helps you or doesn't. Plus it's also the American Red Cross's fault for not getting most of the supplies and money we donated. The scouting program has done nothing wrong. You would know if you were actually in Scouts.

1: A lot can be said about common sense, but this isn't about common sense. This is about helping people whose lives have been destroyed because of a disaster on a national level. What you're advocating here is no better than not helping a neighbor who just got run over by a car because he never did anything for you before it happened.

2: It's not about helping a country, it's about helping the people in it. Do you seriously believe that the tens of thousands of people who've donated to the cause in Haiti think they're throwing their money to their shit government?

3: Yes, shift the blame. That is convenient.

4: When did I ever say the Scouts had done anything wrong? Are you daft? I said you are doing something that's not exactly in line with their character. All you seem to be doing is dancing around the issue I and several other people have brought up about your purported "character".

Are you going to throw all your money away to these countries for their benefit when you don't even now if they people taking the donations (like the Red Cross) will ever get all of the money there. They've "lost" donations before. I believe we should donate to these causes, but remember that we are in a deep reccession ourselves.

[North Suran]

I believe we should donate to these causes, but remember that we are in a deep reccession ourselves.

The Haitians are suffering from cholera, extreme deprivation and homelessness.

Not being able to afford a Jaguar does not compare.

[Sibirsky]

1: A lot can be said about common sense, but this isn't about common sense. This is about helping people whose lives have been destroyed because of a disaster on a national level. What you're advocating here is no better than not helping a neighbor who just got run over by a car because he never did anything for you before it happened.

2: It's not about helping a country, it's about helping the people in it. Do you seriously believe that the tens of thousands of people who've donated to the cause in Haiti think they're throwing their money to their shit government?

3: Yes, shift the blame. That is convenient.

4: When did I ever say the Scouts had done anything wrong? Are you daft? I said you are doing something that's not exactly in line with their character. All you seem to be doing is dancing around the issue I and several other people have brought up about your purported "character".

Are you going to throw all your money away to these countries for their benefit when you don't even now if they people taking the donations (like the Red Cross) will ever get all of the money there. They've "lost" donations before. I believe we should donate to these causes, but remember that we are in a deep reccession ourselves.

It's sad to know that we sent all this money to Haiti, which was great, but we need to expect any other sudden natural disasters so that we don't burn the pockets of Americans with donations.

How is sending money to Haiti sad? Burning Americans' pockets? I don't advocate sending your mortgage payment to Japan. I advocate forgoing you $5 latte every day for a month and sending them $150. The average donation to Red Cross has been ~$60 for relief in Japan.

Any amount really. Skip a latte for 1 day and send $5. Whatever. Any amount helps.

[Sedgistan]

Japan can rot in hell for all I care.

If you don't care about Japan, you can either ignore the thread, or just say "I don't care about Japan". Instead, you've said it in such a way that's inevitably going to annoy people. You can take a *** warning *** for trolling.

[Esternial]

Japan can rot in hell for all I care.

If you don't care about Japan, you can either ignore the thread, or just say "I don't care about Japan". Instead, you've said it in such a way that's inevitably going to annoy people. You can take a *** warning *** for trolling.

Not to mention the hypocrisy of his statement, considering he'd probably (most likely) want help if he were in the same predicament of Japan. At least Japan is doing their best to fix things themselves, which is a laudable endeavour, imo.

[Dewroc]

The earthquake was 8.9 and caused a massive tsunami. The death toll is now over 1700 people. The japanese are worried about that. Days ago, I was watching the news and I read that 5 military fighter ships are being sent there. 2 have already been there. Google has created the people finder. So, if you're a loved on in Japan and you are seperated, you are welcome to use it. Most americans that are there are going back home to the U.S. There are also many affected countries in this earthquake like China, South and North Korea, Philippines, and here and Canada (west coast). The worst are in Oregon and in Cresent city. Cresent city is named for it's cresent shape beach (not sure). You can donate money, but watch out for scams. If you are in Oregon or Japan, you would here tsunami sirens. They were whaling in the empty city of Sendai (especially). P.S. South America has also been hit.You can donate money or pray. Hope they are okay Remember we are not losing hope. A baby (newborn) has been found in the ruble (2 babies). That is called hope. If you are in these areas, you would hear WARNING WARNING WARNING

[Teinohikira]

Japan can rot in hell for all I care.

If you don't care about Japan, you can either ignore the thread, or just say "I don't care about Japan". Instead, you've said it in such a way that's inevitably going to annoy people. You can take a *** warning *** for trolling.

Eh, I'm used to it. I'm on Warning Level 4 right now.

Back on topic, I just think Japan could've been a little more prepared for this type of situation. And why did they put Nuclear Reactors near a civilized place? They could've put them at the coast away from civilians.

[Keronians]

If you don't care about Japan, you can either ignore the thread, or just say "I don't care about Japan". Instead, you've said it in such a way that's inevitably going to annoy people. You can take a *** warning *** for trolling.

Eh, I'm used to it. I'm on Warning Level 4 right now.

Back on topic, I just think Japan could've been a little more prepared for this type of situation. And why did they put Nuclear Reactors near a civilized place? They could've put them at the coast away from civilians.

MORE prepared? Japan is the most prepared country in the World for these kinds of things.

[Dewroc]

You can take a warning for trolling.

[Dewroc]

ITS THEIR NATION

[Esternial]

You can take a warning for trolling.

And what...are you doing?

[Keronians]

You can take a warning for trolling.

? I don't know if you're a Mod who's logged in by mistake as a puppet, but if you aren't, then you're in big trouble. I advise you eliminate that post (and I'll delete mine) and that way nobody'll know, ok?

You NEVER imitate or pretend you're a Mod.

[Farnhamia]

If you don't care about Japan, you can either ignore the thread, or just say "I don't care about Japan". Instead, you've said it in such a way that's inevitably going to annoy people. You can take a *** warning *** for trolling.

Eh, I'm used to it. I'm on Warning Level 4 right now.

Back on topic, I just think Japan could've been a little more prepared for this type of situation. And why did they put Nuclear Reactors near a civilized place? They could've put them at the coast away from civilians.

I believe the reactors were on the coast. And in a country as densely populated as Japan, can you really place nuclear power plants away from civilians?

[Teinohikira]

Eh, I'm used to it. I'm on Warning Level 4 right now.

Back on topic, I just think Japan could've been a little more prepared for this type of situation. And why did they put Nuclear Reactors near a civilized place? They could've put them at the coast away from civilians.

MORE prepared? Japan is the most prepared country in the World for these kinds of things.

I meant that they knew they just had an earthquakes, earthquakes trigger tsunamis, and they had atleast 30 minutes for everyone to find shelter.