Haitian Earthquake

The Haitian earthquake was a really devastating incident to happen especially in times now days. The incident pushes the world to see how they are willing to help others. The US especially seems to be acting immediately to this pandemic. I feel it is the United States duty to step in and help these unfortunate people at there time of need. The small country of Haiti isn’t very rich or advanced in technology to begin with. The earthquake destroyed most of the medical centers that are severely needed to aid survivors. The US sees the misfortune and lack of supplies in Haiti, and we are doing a lot to help these people. I know that everyone everywhere in the US isn’t doing EVERYTHING possible to help, but from what I have seen in my community, a lot of people are working on making a difference. The news of the quake is getting out from multiple sources that I come in contact with. Some places I have heard it from are the news, commercials from Red Cross, radio stations, major websites like Facebook and YouTube, and my church. Most of these places have also included a way for me to donate money to the Haitian people or for medical supplies they need. The US military is also being sent into Haiti to find missing people, help clean up the destroyed buildings, and give support to the survivors. I have donated multiple times and continue to donate and my church and at my school where we are raising anything we can that will help the Haitian people. The quote "Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly, now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it," from The Talmud relates to the Haitian earthquake. It is great advice to aim to live by. The quote basically states not to waste time. It states the truth in how you should not waste time to grieve, but rather act out to help to overpower the grief. Act positively in response to the death of a loved one, or the destruction of your home. And to innocent bystanders, you can’t just watch these people deal with their own problems. If you were them, how would you feel if you shrugged it off and wished you good luck? It is the world’s responsibility to help these unfortunate people in any way, little or large, that they can.