Santo Domingo.– The Dominican Republic was the first country to give aid to Haiti in
the aftermath of Tuesday's devastating earthquake providing medical, food and
search and rescue assistance efforts.
According to official sources, yesterday the government sent 10 mobile kitchens into Haiti,
each one with the capacity to provide 50,000 food rations. Also sent were 39 truckloads of
non-cooked food, 46 doctors, among them 10 trauma specialists from the
Dario Contreras Hospital in Santo Domingo.
In addition, Public Health appointed
and sent to Area Four of the frontier –Dajabon, Jimani and
Pedernales– 8 mobile clinics and 8 ambulances.
Despite the tensions that still exist between citizens of both
countries, the Dominican
Republic's avalanche of support to Haiti is a reminder of how the
less-than-friendly legacy between the two nations has been buried even
deeper.
Haitians provide cheap labor in the Dominican
Republic today, a trend that has caused resentment on both sides, not unlike
the illegal immigration debate in the United States. Dominicans recall how they were under Haitian rule for a
period in the mid-1800s, and how they repeatedly fought Haitian
aggressions.
From: Canada, Montreal
thank you..
Written by: Gringo_1, 14 Jan 2010 6:12 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Maimon (Bonao)
Thanks for the report. There is more to come from the DR!
Written by: antonioj, 14 Jan 2010 6:15 PM
From: Canada, home safe
Thank you to the Dominican republic people
Written by: ateo2010, 14 Jan 2010 6:18 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Owning Noobs
I'm very against haitian immigration into DR, but is no time for fights, i seen the footage on news, its heartbreak there's people trapped and suffering under the destroyed city. I'll donate anything i can, and people please do the same its worth giving to others in miserable conditions.
Written by: ny4life, 14 Jan 2010 6:29 PM
From: United States, New York, NY
As a proud Dominican-American, I donated to my neighbors and brothers in Haiti! Gotta help them in need and help them build there country. My condolences go out to the Haitian people and the Dominican engineers who have also lost there lives helping to build Haiti.
Written by: Atabey, 14 Jan 2010 6:50 PM
From: United States
Danny00 and JimHarrington & the rest,
This is what I'm talking about. The DR is walking the talk. The nation of DR is putting forth an excellent effort given its capabilities.
From: Turkey, Istanbul
In 1999 we had a very big earthquake here in Turkey too so i can easily understand what they are feeling there. they need every nation's help. i know my goverment sent rescue team too but my friends and I wanted to do something more, tomorrow we are sending some money that we made to a friend of mine from Dominican Republic and he will buy some food for the people there on our behalf. i am telling those for some people realize that the distance is not imporatnt if you want to help you can make it in many ways. every nation on the world should do sometihng for them. who can say that we wont have such a disaster and need help too.
From: United States
I could not be more proud of my Dominican/Haitian Heritage.
I could no be more proud of the Dominican people.
A time to devour each other- oupala vs carlos franco
A time to hug each other- the rest
From: United States
carlofranco
carlofranco
carlofranco
carlofranco
the abdomen of ants contain two stomachs.
One stomach holds food for itself and the other on holds food to be shared with other ants.
Written by: dagtan, 14 Jan 2010 7:28 PM
From: United States
Administrators, it was about time that you reported on this news, since we here in the U.S. knew that two days ago. I actually reported on this a few days ago.
Our country responded without hesitation with a team of 20 members hours after the quake. BTW, for those that think that the Haitian people will not recognize this, YOU ARE WRONG. The haitian Ambassador on national TV here in the U.S. clearly stated that the DR was the FIRST country to respond.
From: United States
this is a great news... this will bring the dr/haiti togheter.
Written by: ny4life, 14 Jan 2010 8:36 PM
From: United States, New York, NY
Que Viva la Republica Dominicana y el vecino pais de Haiti
From: United States
Is it just me or has this been under/non-represented in the media? I've yet to hear our name mentioned at all on the major networks. I haven't kept myself glued to it so maybe I've missed out.
Written by: riosm, 14 Jan 2010 9:01 PM
From: United States
Wow ! tonight I'll sleep proud knowing the DR was the first to help our Neighbors to the west.
Written by: LaVerdad, 14 Jan 2010 9:01 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Santiago
this is no suprise.
Written by: Belly, 14 Jan 2010 9:11 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Houston,Texas y San Francisco, DR
Toro
They have mentioned DR big help in all of this many times already. In fact CNN had a whole article about how DR has put itself into the world stage as leading to a better relations in the island. Look it up because I personally felt good to see the article and so many positive comments in that article made by both Dominicans and Haitians that it did feel good to read it. On NBC News they said that DR has done everything it possibly can and nothing more can be asked from the DR gov. and it's people and I was surprise how many Dominican voluntary workers were heading there. The count is in the 1,000s to help. I have personally donated money to the Yele Haiti Foundation and I hope others follow. The Yele Haiti Foundation is the safest and most direct way to help with money.
Written by: Atabey, 14 Jan 2010 9:13 PM
From: United States
ElToroCibao,
It's starting to gradually percolate in the news and people. Our conduct as a nation and people is
being represented well by Dominicans everywhere. I have high hopes that when the story of
this Great Crisis is written, all Dominicans can rise their heads and be counted as having given
of their own free-will to the international effort to help Haiti in this horrendous national calamity.
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
For all of the disagreements we've had with present administration over its tenure, its behaviour during this moment of crisis of our neighbor, Haiti, has been nearly exemplary. Our president has shown great initiative, and that fact is very much reflected in relevant and favorable commentary from rest of world.
Mr. president, while I clearly do not support much of what your administration does, I openly commend you for this compassionate, appropriate and worthy effort. You have demonstrated leadership traits by your actions, and that has elevated the perception of our nation in the world. Such actions must neither go unnoticed or unappreciated.
A heartfelt thank you.
Written by: riosm, 14 Jan 2010 9:16 PM
From: United States
Atabey,
Thank you....your Humanitarian efforts will never be forgotten.
Tanbellamami,
YOU TOO !
From: United States
Belly & Atabey,
Thanks for the update. It's not that I'm PR hungry in the face of great calamity, I just want us represented and our deeds highlighted because of the beating we usually take.
I'm extremely proud of our people and am glad we can still do so much for our neighbors despite everything.
Written by: Jhaenka, 14 Jan 2010 9:32 PM
From: United States, Houston
From: Dominican Republic, San Carlos, barrio de matatanes, aqui no invente
This catastrophe is seriously changing a lot of minds, I mean between dominicans and haitians, is truly amazing how this horror have bring us together. I personally have gained a lot of respect and admiration for the haitian people after seeing their courage under such hardship, i mean you could see people digging survivors out of the rubble with their bear hands without fear getting themselves buried by another earthquake. I also feel very proud of the response by dominicans of all walk of life, rushing to help, I'm not a big fan of leonel, but he has shown great leadership and I think he has represented well the true nature of the dominican republic, I also think that this tragedy as sad as it is, is going to usher a new era partnership between the two nations, with greater cooperation and respect.
who cares if the world recognizes what DR is doing for haiti.
All i know is that my people is taking care of business, we'll help build haiti from the ground up.
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
Abatey,
Amen, brother.
What really makes me most proud of my people is that while we are not a rich nation by any measure, we've given much and unselfishly and quick.
It is easy for a rich nation to give a few million, and that will make them neither richer or poorer. However, for a people of our means to give so much means way, way much more. We are not sharing the excess, we are sharing what we got and that's very noble.
When the dust has fallen and settled, the Haitian nation shall be very grateful for our kind gesture in its moment of need. Thanks won't be necessary, because our actions were driven by love and respect for human life and neighborliness, and not for the pompous desire of acknowledgment .
MJEV.
From: Dominican Republic, San Carlos, barrio de matatanes, aqui no invente
Written by: telemeco, 14 Jan 2010 10:29 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Monte Plata
thank you,,,,i like this post
Written by: Rainman, 14 Jan 2010 10:43 PM
From: United States
I think this awful tragedy will serve to heal some of the old wounds between the two nations and will united them as they should one island shared by neighbors deeply connected by commerce, blood and friendship. And yes Dominicans have risen to the occasion as expected to help their co-islanders
Written by: bearcat, 14 Jan 2010 10:44 PM
From: Dominican Republic
I am floored, pleased and amazed at the response of the people of the Dominican Republic to the crisis in Haiti. I did not think it would happen, but acts of God happen to everyone and we all must be mindful that it could have been you and not them.
Written by: antonioj, 14 Jan 2010 11:18 PM
From: Canada, home safe
I am not surprised about the Dominicans response to help Haiti immediately, however I am greatful to alot of the posters here that have shown compassion and understanding. This tragedy is a surreal amarguedon beyond believes.
Written by: ateo2010, 14 Jan 2010 11:36 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Owning Noobs
brasilenoisback, , you are not Dominican, so you don't feel our pride. There is a point to this and its very clear.
Written by: Pepe32, 14 Jan 2010 11:55 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Actually Brazil troll Brazil was already in Haiti in the form of the Minustah and Cuba is not really that far away but I assure you without our cooperation things would be much more difficult logistically ,but it doesn't matter because you either feel entitled to all the help or you spit on those that help but since we are a humanitarian people we help you out notwithstanding the fact that we will never be thanked and possibly might even be more despised for it. Humanity is having respect for all life not just the people you like or get along with .
Written by: dipit99, 15 Jan 2010 6:16 AM
From: United States
Haiti has had MORE than its share of natural disasters. I just saw a report on Fox that stated the Haitians "make a pact with the devil in 1761 while revolting against the French and put a voodoo spell on their enemy." This may explain the abundance of problems there?
Written by: rjb727, 15 Jan 2010 8:15 AM
From: United States
Special thanks to the people of the Dominican Republic for your support in this time of great need. Great blessings for your many acts of kindness.
From: United States
Take a bow Dominican Republic, you were the first to offer aid to Haiti in the aftermath of this terrible event. idios mio!!!!!!!!!
Written by: Gringo_1, 15 Jan 2010 8:36 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Maimon (Bonao)
Written by: Pepe32, 15 Jan 2010 9:19 AM
From: Dominican Republic
" The entire Congress of DR says they will donate 10% of their salaries to help Haiti."
Now if they donated 10% of their real income it would be a great help!!
Written by: Pepe32, 15 Jan 2010 9:24 AM
From: Dominican Republic
boukman prayed to voodoo gods and since there is only ONE GOD those are all demons so in effect the bloody sacrifice at Bois Caiman was a sacrifice to demons or the devil himself.Bookman and the others DRANK the blood of a pig (or pigs) in this ceremony so there is no way this was a prayer to God!.
Cast away those evil spirits and free your nation for your sake and that of your children!
Written by: bernies, 15 Jan 2010 9:42 AM
From: United States, key west fl
I would like to report that the phones companies here in the DR are asking for your donationsto help Haiti, but they are imposing 28% tax to the donation you make by text messaging, when the government publicly says that all donations to Haiti will be tax free. Please send this report to every medias available that you can to prevent this companies from benefiting from this tragedy
From: Dominican Republic
Just in from Twitter.com/Telenoticiasrd
INDOTEL instala red satelital en Haitì para restablecer la comunicaciòn. Mas en Telenoticias a las 2:00 PM.
From: Dominican Republic
your right bernies i just donated through claro, and i also just sent a tweet asking Telenoticiasrd about it.
From: United States, Brooklyn
I can't wait until a few months so that the world will forget our generocity towards the ungrateful haitians... and start bashing us....
From: United States, Brooklyn
For those who are thinking that we are helping our "brother" Its a publicity stunt... We can't deport while the whole world is helping the helpless haitians... Soon it will get back to the old deportation and dominincan-bashing talk....
Written by: Rainman, 15 Jan 2010 12:47 PM
From: United States
Mr. Franco:
Dont you think that at this moment any differences betwen Dominicans and Hatians should be set aside and the international community should join in helping them?
There is plenty of time for countries to work out their border issues or any other historical situations.
From: Dominican Republic, Cabarete
My message is in this link
http://www.everythinghaitian.com/....gDetail.aspx?BID=183&PID=2146 to the American government. I am OIF/OEF veteran soldier among other deployments who is still in the United States Army Reserves. I have given my service to the United States and now my home country is in terrible distress I am watching how time is being wasted on demagogueries by not even providing them with basic food and water so they can endure and shelter the storm.
From: United States
Those that are complaining about the amount of time it is taking to assist these Haitians can always call the American red cross or the peace corps and ask them to join a team of volunteers being sent to help out in the Haiti.
We here at the U.S. Immigration Service have fielded a number of requests for volunteers. I am thinking about going there myself. But i know how desperate haitian men or gangs can act in this situation. There will be a need for added security in the next few days. Watch and see.
From: Dominican Republic
Tanfreamami, What exactly is it that YOU are doing to help Haiti... Beseides of your inane uncalled for criticism?
You talk about demagogue people, how do you propose this food and medicine is delivered to haiti?
Are you so ungrateful you can even admit we Dominicans were the first to provide help to your country?
Written by: Atabey, 15 Jan 2010 8:13 PM
From: United States
Subject: Another thing you can do to help in Haiti
Hi,
Haiti has been devastated by a massive earthquake. Americans are opening their hearts and their wallets to help. But credit card companies see this as an opportunity to turn a profit.
They take a cut every time Americans use their credit card to make a charitable contribution. Isn't that outrageous?
I just signed a petition to the CEOs of all the big credit card companies telling them they need to refund this fee for all the donations to aid organizations working in Haiti and get rid of the fee for all charitable contributions going forward. Will you join me?
http://pol.moveon.org/nofees/?r_b....8275-sp2tl1x&rc=comment_pasteWritten by: johannac, 16 Jan 2010 12:02 AM
From: United States
I am SO proud of all my Dominican people!!!! I've never been more proud of being born in a country full of kind-hearted and giving people. Whatever happened in the past should stay in the past, those who were involved are long gone. Haitians are our neighbors, brothers and sisters. We're all praying for you, Haiti.
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
Johannac,
I second your sentiments above.
MJEV.
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
It's a good thing this forum is run democratically, because only under such system could some far-out and seemingly irrational individuals be allowed to contribute their rather warped and non-conformant views.
Some could argue that in this time of deep crisis and calamity in Haiti, your thoughts are downright callous and offensive to majority of Dominicans. You all know who you are, so no need to name names.
You embarrass us with your overt callousness and lack of civility and shame us, and it hurts us greatly that we share a common heritage.
MJEV.
From: United States, Spring Valley, NY
some of you may remember me, others may not, for its been a long time since I have posted on Dominicantoday. As you can tell by my screen-name Im of Haitian descent. I used to be a regular poster on this website and used to frequently debate and comment on issues relating to Dominican-Haitian relations. Each day I would post on this website I would read comment which were very distateful to both Haitians and Dominicans. I also come to realize that I have falling into that type behavior on numerous times. It came to a point where I felt that relations between the two people are never going to be amicable, and decided to stop posting on DT. These past three days have been one of the most difficult in my life. I found myself crying at every news footage. thankfully, none of my family are affected, however the pain is still strong. On the local news, I saw footage of many Dominicans in W. Heights bringing food, and supplies to their local distribution Centers. Despite this, I was ....
From: United States, Spring Valley, NY
Cont: indifferent to this as I know the History and long relations between the two peoples. However I saw something today that made me have a change of heart. On CNN I saw footage of how a Dominican relief worker was helping out in Port-au-Prince. This young man, whom I forgot his name was with an Australian reporter and they where helping to retrieve somone trapped in the rubble. The Dominican man risked his life and enter the rubble and for half an hour dug and removed debris with his bare hands. He would later pull out a 1 year old baby girl, who was trapped in the rubble for 3 days, without food or water. This touched me from the bottom of my heart and words cant explain how much I am thankful to him for what he done. He risked his life for a Haitian. Someone who I thought was his mortal enemy. This was significant enough for me to post on here after several years haitus. I want to take this time to thank the Dominican people and gov't for all the aid they provided the Haitian..
From: United States, Spring Valley, NY
Cont: people. It means so much to me to see how your gov't has showed their solidarity for my people. I will never forget what I saw today. It will forever be engraved in the back of my mind. Politics can be a very poisonous pill that infects everyone with hatred and bigotry. I have seen your people and government in a new light, and I believe that my fellow Haitiens see it too. I have no malice towards your people because your have shown who you truly are and that overshadows the few that want to keep ill feelings amongst our two people. All I ask is those who have not been able to donate, please do. We need all the aid we can get.....Only thing l have left to say is......Merci Beaucoup.
Sincerely,
Jemesouviens1804
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
Jemesouviens,
It takes great courage to express the feelings and emotions you chronicle above.
Our past is behind us and we must concentrate on the future and how we are going to make our corner of the universe a good and prosperous area for our nations to enjoy.
Look, our past discussions haven't always been cordial and edifying, and there has been much hatred on all sides. Let's put those animosities behind us, and let's join our energies symbiotically toward a better future for each independent nation. Let's work on friendship and cooperation and prosperity...we should all be the better for it.
Brother, welcome back!
MJEV.
From: United States
A young Dominican translator risked his life crawling under debris and among dead people to save the life a little girl trapped for 68 hours in a collapsed buiding.
When I compare stories like that with carlofranco's heartless comments ,I begin to understand the concept of duality .
For each depraved jackass like carlosfranco there is a heroe.
Written by: antonioj, 16 Jan 2010 4:55 AM
From: Canada, home safe
The man is an hero, he risk his own life , he was so non-chalant about it, I saw the clip on CNN amazing.
From: Dominican Republic
Rightfully so , but so hypocritical ! Just like the white house that is so fast to clean up the garbage on the nieghbors front porch while neglecting the suffering of thier own people . Give me a bleeping break !
Written by: floacist, 16 Jan 2010 7:49 PM
From: United States
I want to say thank you to DR for the help you've given my family's country. I would have never known this if I hadn't found this website. I didn't hear this reported in the news.
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This is what I'm talking about. The DR is walking the talk. The nation of DR is putting forth an excellent effort given its capabilities.
I could no be more proud of the Dominican people.
A time to devour each other- oupala vs carlos franco
A time to hug each other- the rest
carlofranco
carlofranco
carlofranco
the abdomen of ants contain two stomachs.
One stomach holds food for itself and the other on holds food to be shared with other ants.
Our country responded without hesitation with a team of 20 members hours after the quake. BTW, for those that think that the Haitian people will not recognize this, YOU ARE WRONG. The haitian Ambassador on national TV here in the U.S. clearly stated that the DR was the FIRST country to respond.
They have mentioned DR big help in all of this many times already. In fact CNN had a whole article about how DR has put itself into the world stage as leading to a better relations in the island. Look it up because I personally felt good to see the article and so many positive comments in that article made by both Dominicans and Haitians that it did feel good to read it. On NBC News they said that DR has done everything it possibly can and nothing more can be asked from the DR gov. and it's people and I was surprise how many Dominican voluntary workers were heading there. The count is in the 1,000s to help. I have personally donated money to the Yele Haiti Foundation and I hope others follow. The Yele Haiti Foundation is the safest and most direct way to help with money.
It's starting to gradually percolate in the news and people. Our conduct as a nation and people is
being represented well by Dominicans everywhere. I have high hopes that when the story of
this Great Crisis is written, all Dominicans can rise their heads and be counted as having given
of their own free-will to the international effort to help Haiti in this horrendous national calamity.
For all of the disagreements we've had with present administration over its tenure, its behaviour during this moment of crisis of our neighbor, Haiti, has been nearly exemplary. Our president has shown great initiative, and that fact is very much reflected in relevant and favorable commentary from rest of world.
Mr. president, while I clearly do not support much of what your administration does, I openly commend you for this compassionate, appropriate and worthy effort. You have demonstrated leadership traits by your actions, and that has elevated the perception of our nation in the world. Such actions must neither go unnoticed or unappreciated.
A heartfelt thank you.
Thank you....your Humanitarian efforts will never be forgotten.
Tanbellamami,
YOU TOO !
Thanks for the update. It's not that I'm PR hungry in the face of great calamity, I just want us represented and our deeds highlighted because of the beating we usually take.
I'm extremely proud of our people and am glad we can still do so much for our neighbors despite everything.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/34865183#34865183
This catastrophe is seriously changing a lot of minds, I mean between dominicans and haitians, is truly amazing how this horror have bring us together. I personally have gained a lot of respect and admiration for the haitian people after seeing their courage under such hardship, i mean you could see people digging survivors out of the rubble with their bear hands without fear getting themselves buried by another earthquake. I also feel very proud of the response by dominicans of all walk of life, rushing to help, I'm not a big fan of leonel, but he has shown great leadership and I think he has represented well the true nature of the dominican republic, I also think that this tragedy as sad as it is, is going to usher a new era partnership between the two nations, with greater cooperation and respect.
who cares if the world recognizes what DR is doing for haiti.
All i know is that my people is taking care of business, we'll help build haiti from the ground up.
Amen, brother.
What really makes me most proud of my people is that while we are not a rich nation by any measure, we've given much and unselfishly and quick.
It is easy for a rich nation to give a few million, and that will make them neither richer or poorer. However, for a people of our means to give so much means way, way much more. We are not sharing the excess, we are sharing what we got and that's very noble.
When the dust has fallen and settled, the Haitian nation shall be very grateful for our kind gesture in its moment of need. Thanks won't be necessary, because our actions were driven by love and respect for human life and neighborliness, and not for the pompous desire of acknowledgment .
MJEV.
this is what i'm talking about
http://www.listindiario.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=128095
http://listindiario.com/app/article.aspx?id=128086
Now if they donated 10% of their real income it would be a great help!!
Cast away those evil spirits and free your nation for your sake and that of your children!
INDOTEL instala red satelital en Haitì para restablecer la comunicaciòn. Mas en Telenoticias a las 2:00 PM.
http://www.listindiario.com/app/article.aspx?id=128195
I can't wait until a few months so that the world will forget our generocity towards the ungrateful haitians... and start bashing us....
For those who are thinking that we are helping our "brother" Its a publicity stunt... We can't deport while the whole world is helping the helpless haitians... Soon it will get back to the old deportation and dominincan-bashing talk....
Dont you think that at this moment any differences betwen Dominicans and Hatians should be set aside and the international community should join in helping them?
There is plenty of time for countries to work out their border issues or any other historical situations.
My message is in this link http://www.everythinghaitian.com/....gDetail.aspx?BID=183&PID=2146 to the American government. I am OIF/OEF veteran soldier among other deployments who is still in the United States Army Reserves. I have given my service to the United States and now my home country is in terrible distress I am watching how time is being wasted on demagogueries by not even providing them with basic food and water so they can endure and shelter the storm.
We here at the U.S. Immigration Service have fielded a number of requests for volunteers. I am thinking about going there myself. But i know how desperate haitian men or gangs can act in this situation. There will be a need for added security in the next few days. Watch and see.
You talk about demagogue people, how do you propose this food and medicine is delivered to haiti?
Are you so ungrateful you can even admit we Dominicans were the first to provide help to your country?
Hi,
Haiti has been devastated by a massive earthquake. Americans are opening their hearts and their wallets to help. But credit card companies see this as an opportunity to turn a profit.
They take a cut every time Americans use their credit card to make a charitable contribution. Isn't that outrageous?
I just signed a petition to the CEOs of all the big credit card companies telling them they need to refund this fee for all the donations to aid organizations working in Haiti and get rid of the fee for all charitable contributions going forward. Will you join me?
http://pol.moveon.org/nofees/?r_b....8275-sp2tl1x&rc=comment_paste
Johannac,
I second your sentiments above.
MJEV.
It's a good thing this forum is run democratically, because only under such system could some far-out and seemingly irrational individuals be allowed to contribute their rather warped and non-conformant views.
Some could argue that in this time of deep crisis and calamity in Haiti, your thoughts are downright callous and offensive to majority of Dominicans. You all know who you are, so no need to name names.
You embarrass us with your overt callousness and lack of civility and shame us, and it hurts us greatly that we share a common heritage.
MJEV.
Sincerely,
Jemesouviens1804
Jemesouviens,
It takes great courage to express the feelings and emotions you chronicle above.
Our past is behind us and we must concentrate on the future and how we are going to make our corner of the universe a good and prosperous area for our nations to enjoy.
Look, our past discussions haven't always been cordial and edifying, and there has been much hatred on all sides. Let's put those animosities behind us, and let's join our energies symbiotically toward a better future for each independent nation. Let's work on friendship and cooperation and prosperity...we should all be the better for it.
Brother, welcome back!
MJEV.
When I compare stories like that with carlofranco's heartless comments ,I begin to understand the concept of duality .
For each depraved jackass like carlosfranco there is a heroe.