Here's a delemma. I have a neighbor who is active duty Coast Guard, here in the Seattle area. He has volunteered to go to that region. His official assignment would be to help re-build Coast Guard facilities: stations, landmarks, reference points, etc. He is an electrician.

Here's the question: Would it be better to give him some cash to distribute personlly to those he sees in need, or would it be better to send the money to one of the big relief agencies, such as the red cross. I value all your opinions. Bob(deckman)Nelson