The one football game of the year that I enjoy watching! Commercial heaven!!! - CJS-----------------------
The game starts here at 5:30PM. I'm rooting for the commercials (and the Colts). I wonder if anyone has considered the amount of relief that could be provided to the Haitians with the cost of even one of these commercials? What about the grassroots ultra conservative Republican dinner in Nashville featuring Sarah Palin (of course her $100,000 speaker's fee would have to be deducted from the proceeds of the $500+ per plate dining fee plus overhead expenses) and the donations from the 600 individuals planning to attend? Of course, all of this is part of the American way...tossing away the resources of the wealthy while the poorest of the poor continue to suffer.
I am just as guilty! I will be sitting in front of the TV watching the commercials (and game), relaxing, cheering, and laughing while the global struggles continue. Is this wrong? I don't really think so. Sure, resources could be used in any number of locales experiencing poverty and extreme devastation like Haiti. One argument could be presented that this game and its commercials were purchased long before the earthquake in Haiti. It does cause me to pause a bit and wonder if we, as a country, are using our resources wisely.
Even if we do not believe in foreign aid, we have hungry and homeless children, women, & men right here in our own country. Well, I'm joining the ranks of the hypocrite today, write and rant about one thing and do the complete opposite.
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