Predictable in such a fucked up way, too.
When disaster hits like Haiti, Chile, New Zealand, Australia and now Japan, our biggest concern shouldn't be about making bracelets that "show support."
When did support become a bracelet, a flag or a t-shirt? Why do we need a stamp or a souvenir to parade our "support" for anything? You think those bracelets, stickers and flags are made for free? No. So when you see that "all proceeds go to help *** in their recovery" please understand what "proceeds" means the money left over after paying for the bullshit that will inevitably be thrown away (to further pollute the earth), to pay for the people responsible for shipping your medal of support to you, and whatever else expenses they may incur. THEN, maybe some money will be sent to help.
Put your parading pride to the side and if you feel you can help in any way, (wether it's food, water, clothes, shelter, or money) just donate directly to the cause. Skip the memorabilia. Your reminder of the fact that you helped shouldn't come in a bracelet, it will be evident when actual human lives will be saved.
The devastation is enough of a reminder.
How soon we forget it all.
Haiti is still in the process of recovery. New Zealand, Chile and Australia are still very much a disaster zone. How about victims of Katrina? If you really were supporters you would know that most of the coast of Louisiana is still in shambles and thousands are still homeless. But I bet your "save NOLA" bracelets are long gone.
I'm not saying that all humans work in a selfish manner, but majority of us do. There are amazing human beings out there sacrificing their time and efforts and actually really volunteering to help.
There's something EVERYONE can do, no matter your location, age, financial ability or social status.
Do SOMETHING, anything.
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