the world can be very unfair

the world can be very unfair.

sure, world crises chance upon us without signed- sealed-and delivered warnings.

the tsunami in asia.

the famine in niger, africa.

the incessant terror attacks.

and so much more.

what i cannot fathom is, why is it given more attention when these things happen in the western world?

a week ago the gulf of mexico in the united states saw thousands of americans devastated with the effects and aftermath of Katrina.

the reaction? the most of the world's nations, even those as poor as the Philippines offered help.

in africa MILLIONS were STARVING TO DEATH two months ago.

who reacted? a few european nations who had interests in the huge and national resources-rich continent of africa and the world food program of the united nations? anyone else? only the british broadcasting corporation.

is it because there are more media workers in the US than africa? more cameras mean more public exposure thus more sympathy?

or it is because the human race believes "those in africa are used to not having anything to eat/ drink/ wear anyway"?

heck, crises strip you raw. and people require all the same basic needs.

im not saying the victims of hurricane katrina are at fault or that they should not be offered help. im just crying out loud for the outright bias the "civilized society" has.

what made the difference? perhaps the world couldn't stand to see its so called big brother look not so tough for even a week...