January 06, 2005

That's It?!

Now joining the list of donors is US President George W. Bush who has donated 10,000 dollars from his personal funds to the relief effort of tsunami-hit nations on Wednesday. Bush said: "The most important contribution a person can make is cash. There's huge generosity here in America."

Now, I'm a huge believer in leading by example, and I was really hoping to see the President give a personal donation. But...ten grand? Maybe I've lost perspective somehow, but it seems like someone who comes from such a privileged background, holds a steady, high-paying job, and has massive personal resources could likely pony up a little more money.

As my husband said, "That's like you and I donating fifty cents."