Its quite obvious that the information we are reading in print/hearing on radio/seeing on TV seems to be contradictory and I really do not wish to have a flaming war.

What I read and listen are oversea news, be it Der Spiegel, BBC news or English translation of other news media.

I really don't listen to American News. I think if Mr. Walter Cronkite were alive or Mr./Prof. Fred Friendly (father of Edward R. Murrow show; also known as father of journalism; and a distinguished professor at my alma mater, Columbia University), I think they would cringe listening to the pundits and the so called fair and balanced view of news reporting.

Since none of us are in Haiti as a witness of the trajedy first hand, our argument as to what happened there is moot. If you are offended by my comment, "lack of care or concern by us Americans", I was just relaying what I heard. I listen/read mulitple news sources from different countries because I question the accuracy of the information and any bias it may contain. You may want to do the same.

One thing is for sure and that is we have a great trajedy in Haiti. I wish for a speedy recovery, and the loved ones to be reunited...

peace to all,

Smilingcat