Amongst differences, Haiti unites
Tragedy brings nations together for humanitarian efforts
Janine Shimomura
Posted on: 1/27/10 Section: Opinion
The principle of looking out for each other as a responsibility of the human race is innate. People across the world have acted with compassion these last two weeks, looking for anything that they can give that would be able to help the people of Haiti.
Perhaps that is the reason that Hope for Haiti Now, the MTV telethon, attracted so many viewers and raised $57 million in a mere 24 hours. The special was shown on many different television channels, ranging from local affiliates to news corporations such as MSNBC and CNN.
Fox News, however, chose not to air the special, remaining with its scheduled programming of the O'Reilly Factor and Hannity. While the reasons for not airing the special were unclear, for many Americans it sent a clear message that some are incapable of not allowing self-interest to detract from humanitarian efforts.
Regardless of Fox News' actions, the American people have united together, despite race, creed, and economic background to do the right thing and see what they are capable of giving to a country that has always been less fortunate, but is truly struggling now.
Perhaps that is the reason that Hope for Haiti Now, the MTV telethon, attracted so many viewers and raised $57 million in a mere 24 hours. The special was shown on many different television channels, ranging from local affiliates to news corporations such as MSNBC and CNN.
Fox News, however, chose not to air the special, remaining with its scheduled programming of the O'Reilly Factor and Hannity. While the reasons for not airing the special were unclear, for many Americans it sent a clear message that some are incapable of not allowing self-interest to detract from humanitarian efforts.
Regardless of Fox News' actions, the American people have united together, despite race, creed, and economic background to do the right thing and see what they are capable of giving to a country that has always been less fortunate, but is truly struggling now.
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