The New Definition of Stingy

Adam's Gecko today has a fine post describing the incredible work of the crew of the USS Lincoln as it shuttles UN and other dignitaries back and forth between Aceh to the guestrooms aboard the ship. Of course, these UN and NGO leaders can't and won't sleep in tents adjacent to tsunami victims. No doubt these are the same leaders who criticize the United States and call us stingy as their salaries and offices are paid for by American tax dollars in New York and their difficult work in the field is eased by three squares a day and clean sheets aboard the Lincoln.