Comments on: Text aid straight to Pakistan

By: Saurel Valbrun

Saurel Valbrun — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:09:49 +0000

Dear Mr Obama and Mrs hallary clinton reason I sent this memo to you I would like let you know how immigration official treating family case. I had applied for my son since 1992 for him to came to leaving with me. Immigration official took at least 15 years to allowed him to came leaved with me in 2007 .After I sent all documentation required by immigration I still can't get any legal papers for him ,now immigration other deportation. President Obama please let immigration official rewied my son case. I believed someone make mastake on his case the refuse return to fixed the problem . I am asking for help from any body who can help me . I know it would very difficult for me to get to you president Obama and Hallary Clinton I would like to know if Cnn can put message in the air were someone who are very close to them can relate the message for me.thankyou very much MR Obama&Hallery Clinton

Saurel Valbrun

By: Abdul

Abdul — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:34:02 +0000

I think this is a great idea. Many people, like myself, are moved to help but want a simple, fast and convenient way to do so. The text idea meets all these criteria.

For those who say we need to help Americans at home before we help those overseas, I encourage you to volunteer at a soup kitchen or donate to the Salvation Army. The text program is completely voluntary and based on private donations. As far as I can tell, it is not taking government money away from US citizens in need.

By: Bill Baxter

Bill Baxter — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:59:02 +0000

Have you never, for any reason on anything, or are you a flip flopper whom you have shown you have a strong dislike for. It is a display of intelligence to do what is best or what must be done even if you have to change your mind. It does not matter if you are talking about Obama or Bush.

By: James V Cannon

James V Cannon — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:38:52 +0000

One offensive defense to consider in the Korean challenge is to announce planning to stage materials and supplies in South Korea to house and feed a flood of refugees. Just imagine the impact of two million people in North Korea dreaming of an opportunity to rush southward to a waiting camp with food and tents.

By: Tim Gibson

Tim Gibson — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:25:31 +0000

We have our own displaced men, women and children in this country without shelter and food much less health care. What about them, or are they just another casuality in the cuts to our own people.

By: Ramesh C Manghirmalani-Paris

Ramesh C Manghirmalani-Paris — Tue, 26 May 2009 20:52:31 +0000

As per GOA USA has give 98 Billion dollars to Pakistan, is there accounting? Recently Musharraf bought apartment in London for 799,000 pounds, do we need to give US Aid to corrupt regime .Following 9/11, Pakistan became a U.S. ally once more, and unsurprisingly, almost all of the aid provided since has gone to military operations. By failing to commit to the long-term health of the Pakistani state, successive generations of U.S. policymakers have convinced many in Pakistan, both in and out of government, that we are a demanding power with little interest in their own security, rather than a genuine partner. Increasing political and economic instability and the failure of a military-centric approach to check growing violence demonstrate that the Pakistani people need more than military assistance to improve stability in their country.

By: Cindy Clark, New York

Cindy Clark, New York — Sat, 23 May 2009 18:04:51 +0000

Excellent idea!

I'm glad we, Americans, are trying to assist and rectify the problem. After all, for those who know the history, the US played a key role in creating these problems in that region. (Back in the Soviet / Afghan way days)

Stepping up and contributing for a humanitarian cause should only be praised. The money is being sent to the UN and private agencies (NGOs which are usually foreign). I'm not sure why people think this is going to the government of Pakistan. It's helping out over 2 million victims/civilians from a crisis (which the US created decades ago). These efforts should be applaused, NOT discouraged.

By: Tim Gibson

Tim Gibson — Fri, 22 May 2009 22:38:02 +0000

While we can feel the pain of those people in Pakistan, we must not forget the pain of our own displaced citizens. The homeless, the people in need and on the edge of collapse in a personal manner.

Perhaps congress can text swat to those people as well. In the mean time, we can start with waterboarding not only Bush and Cheney but Pelosi as well. For each bucket of water poured into the open mouths while blindfolded 10 dollars will be donated to the United Way to bring Americans back from the brink.

By: Frank

Frank — Fri, 22 May 2009 22:14:23 +0000

Pakistan needs help, Why? Since Regean era. Pakistan Always has helped USA. Its one friend that has been honest with everything. Now its fighting the Taliban. Taliban has defeated Pakistani army on all fronts and has defeated USA too in Afghanistan. Pakistan wants Swat,
why? because it gets tourist. Swat is one of the beautiful places on earth.Two million people are homeless only because Pakistan was told long time ago to give these Taliban home in Pakistan when Russia kicked them out of Afghanistan. Taliban wants to fight a War that will last 50 years with USA. Are we ready for this? I have been to Swat Valley in 2004. As born in USA I love USA. Those who are saying we are winning, they are lying to get more money for war. The only way for USA to win is to give Talibans chemicals, and we are not going to do that.We have tried everything. That was suggested by Taliban I met in Swat Valley. He called CIA as Comedy circus In Action.
As my parents from Pakistan I hate Taliban too. I want this killing of Pakistani stopped. I hope this war stopped. I want peace. FRank Florida

By: Martina Ilstad

Martina Ilstad — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:29:10 +0000

What is sheapper,fight a war many years put billion of taxpayer money int,it, and then suprise, it was the wrong enemy you fight again,and let the real enemy time enought, to get more weappons,to kill US soldiors and other soliers.If the ex US goverment have done their homework,thy know where this terrible terror comes from.And please dont tell me,know it will be a question about money.Its the only way to have a chance stopping terrorst.

By: Terry, TX

Terry, TX — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:23:48 +0000

Helloooooo......Are you kidding….texting for money….no way.....Take it out the billions this govt. has already alloted to Pakistan just this year.

By: HZS

HZS — Wed, 20 May 2009 03:28:25 +0000

Sweet of US to help displaced Pakistanis but would be even sweeter if they ensure that the money does not go for Mr. 10% percents personal use.

By: Abbas Hasim

Abbas Hasim — Wed, 20 May 2009 03:17:15 +0000

Hi All,

This is good move from the govt. and people of USA.

We all should appreciate this effort.

Thank you

Regards,
Abbas

By: Terry, TX

Terry, TX — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:50:39 +0000

You have got to be kidding....texting for money....no way. Take it out the billions this govt. has already alloted to Pakistan just this year.

By: Nan Kelly Wilson

Nan Kelly Wilson — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:50:22 +0000

What a great idea! It made me feel powerful for a moment. I could really act upon my immediate desire to help.

By: David

David — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:47:21 +0000

This is a terrific concept. However, I just tried it and it didn't work – I got a message that this is an invalid number

By: Prof Ramesh Manghirmalani , California

Prof Ramesh Manghirmalani , California — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:28:12 +0000

Why should aid be funneled via Pakistani Private agencies, we should ask Christians,agencies to funnel the aid? How come Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari is on 15 Day tour from Dubai, London, USA, Paris and again London, when these kind of crises are effecting the Nations. I feel Pakistan is trying to ask for aid and funnel money to Atomic Program.Now with the Pakistani military offensive underway the problem of displaced person has ballooned from 500,000 last August to some two million now so fast?

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:25:00 +0000

This could turn out to be a another big mistake. Pakistan is a country that is torn with lots of issues economically and socially. Pouring more money into this area only makes the officials line up thier pockets and this money would turn up in the Dubai real estate or maybe some Swiss bank as supposed to use it for humanitarian causes.

By: Annie Kate

Annie Kate — Tue, 19 May 2009 23:24:35 +0000

I'm surprised we have any money left to aid other countries but I am glad we are assisting Pakistan with their refugee situation. I'd much rather see our tax dollars go there than in the pockets of corporate America.