Not sure why the IRC is even needed in the, at least on paper, wealthiest country in the world. I thought NGOs like that were reserved for 3rd world countries.

Not sure why the IRC is even needed in the, at least on paper, wealthiest country in the world. I thought NGOs like that were reserved for 3rd world countries. When there's an earthquake in Japan does the Red Cross fly in? In my opinion disaster relief is something the government should deal with. I'd consider it a point of pride as a nation. It would be shameful if my country had to beg for outside help.