The Not-So-Good Samaritan

Here is a telling story. The Philippines was recently clobbered by Typhoon Haiyan and is still digging out its dead. Infrastructure was totally erased in some places and people are struggling just to survive. The U.S. sent the George Washington carrier battle group to fly helicopter supply missions and use the on-board fresh water distillers to produce water for Filipinos. The Brits also sent a carrier and other countries have sent substantial monetary and in-kind resources to help the beleaguered country. All except one. 

China has sent $100,000 - yes, the number of zeroes is correct - and pledged another $100K and we'll call you for a golf game when you get back on your feet. Hmm. The Chinese have a brand new 300-bed hospital ship floating next to the dock snug in a Chinese harbor. Isn't that special? Well, the Lord loves a cheerful giver. As I said at the start, a telling little story.

Sidebar: Does a country need a hospital ship unless it anticipates being involved in overseas combat operations? It certainly isn't for humanitarian purposes, as this episode amply demonstrates. 

news.yahoo.com/no-sign-help-philippines-chinas-hospital-ship-093715108.html