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Old 10-28-2005, 03:57 PM  
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Originally Posted by DynaSpain
Yeah it does come from taxes....apart from government aid the people are
very generous aswell when it comes to sending money....after every dissaster
there are television shows....that urge people to send money....2 days ago
the one for pakistan was on the tele.....within a few hours there was 22 million
euro.....that's a lot considering there's only 16 Million people living in this country. I don't know where it's at now....but I wouldn't be suprised if it
has doubled by now.
It is amazing that a country of 16 mill people can raise 22 Euromill ($26mill) personally - that is more than some countries offered to contribute to AID relief over a five year period (and are still fussing over that!).

My own home country can't to that with a population of about 60 mill, but there are moves to get the ball rolling - let's hope it's not all talk.

It's ironic the folks that give least are those who actually talk about it more than anyone and make claims of being the world's benefactors. :-)

Full cred to the people and govt of Denmark!
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