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I used to think that the Red Cross was a worthy charity. I think it's great that in addition to helping the victims, they also provide services for emergency personnel during disasters. I've overlooked their screwups in the past. Not any more, though.

The only 'disaster' in Jena was the disaster perpetrated on the town by a bunch of outsiders - troublemakers that should have come prepared to take care of themselves or spend their money in Jena.

In this case, the Red Cross should have limited their aid to Law Enforcement only. They can kiss my ass. :mad:



Jena Protestors Received Hand Outs from Red Cross

The Central Louisiana Red Cross was on hand in Jena, Louisiana, last week distributing bottled water to the tens of thousands of protestors who descended on the small town to protest the arrest and prosecution of six young black men.

Why was a disaster-relief agency distributing free water to protestors? This was done at the request of State and Local officials, according to a spokesperson at the Red Cross office today.

The Red Cross was contacted prior to the planned march and asked to be on hand "to provide hydration or first aid for law enforcement or anyone who might need it" according to the spokesperson.

The local Red Cross office did not pay for the bottled water, according to the spokesperson, but she could not say which Red Cross office or other source those funds came from.


http://www.topix.com/state/la/2007/09/jena-protestors-received-hand-outs-from-red-cross
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