The Politics of Aid relief
The way in which the ordinary people are responding to the appeals for aid and relief is unprecedented. In contrast the ruling elite of the advanced capitalist countries have proved to be extremely small-minded and stingy.

It's time that imperialist countries write off all the debt owed by the poor countries. There must be democratic control over distribution of the relief and aid.

No tax on the poor in the name of relief schemes; make the rich pay!

There should not be any discrimination in relief distribution on the grounds of class, nationality, religion, caste, gender or political ties. Massive public work programmes should be taken up, employing unemployed youth and peasants and fishermen. Cut out the contractors from public works !

Seismic oceanography sensors and all other related technological aids are neceassary to protect all the countries and peoples on the planet who need them. Where are they ? The avoidable scale of the death and destruction of the Bhuj earthquake in Gujarat, India in 2001 and the 2004 tsunami disaster of continental proportions are a warning about the horrific consequences of poverty and neglect in countries exploited by capitalism and imperialism.