Great argument Tony! Validating your points, and demonstrating just how much the US gives compared to other nations - even on a per capita basis - very good info.
To all, Last night Colin Powell was an ABC's nightline with George Stephanopolous. I'll try not to let bias and support of Poweel enter into this, but the initial $35MM is just that. An initial contribution from the US. Our aid and relief efforts, at the end of the day, will far exceed most other nations, perhaps all if measured on a weighted or per capita scale. This is my OPINION, I could be wrong, but I think I'll be proved right in 18 months time.
RIP to those who perished, and my God's (or whatever you have faith in) grace help those who have suffered so very much.