> I'm proud a few cents of my taxes went to this project. Likewise. I was thinking about this recently, and this article is a great example. Disasters happen r

> I'm proud a few cents of my taxes went to this project. Likewise. I was thinking about this recently, and this article is a great example. Disasters happen relatively rarely, and by involving American scientists, first responders, and military in assistance, we get disaster preparation experience, higher readiness, help people out, and build some goodwill and good relations around the world. Very much a win/win/win/win situation for all involved.