Former NBA Player Paul Shirley Pens A Disturbing Letter To Struggling Haiti!

Well,Paul Shirley has shown just how sensitive he is to the plight of Haiti. He wrote a scathing letter to Haitians expressing just how unsympathetic he really is.Paul Shirley believes that "using a condom once in a while" will help them in the future. What sage advice that is,right?

I think that the former NBA player ought to stick to pontificating on what he knows.Obviously,he is far from being a humanitarian.And,thankfully,he is far from being a contributor to ESPN. They have cut ties with him.

And those who want to victimize Haitians even further by blaming them for the disaster that has befallen them should refrain from that awful train of thought. Look at their current situation & do what you can to help Haiti recover.

Comparing innocent orphans & hard-working Haitians to homeless people on the street is outrageous. Even the president's place has crumbled. Should the president of Haiti be likened to a beggar as well? What is most disturbing to me is the fact that Paul Shirley used his celebrity to discourage humanitarian efforts.

Here's more from The Huffington Post:

"Paul Shirley, the former NBA player who still plays pro basketball, penned a long letter today about Haiti and the consequences of its earthquake, in which he seems to hold most Haitians accountable for the dire state of the nation.

He begins the letter by stating that he has not donated to relief efforts in Haiti and "probably will not... for the same reason that I don't give money to homeless men on the street." Shirley proceeds to criticize the country and its citizens, before pausing to ask, "Shouldn't much of the responsibility for the disaster lie with the victims of that disaster?"

Later in the letter, Shirley dedicates a special address specifically to Haitians:

Dear Haitians -

First of all, kudos on developing the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Your commitment to human rights, infrastructure, and birth control should be applauded.

As we prepare to assist you in this difficult time, a polite request: If it's possible, could you not re-build your island home in the image of its predecessor? Could you not resort to the creation of flimsy shanty- and shack-towns? And could some of you maybe use a condom once in a while?

Sincerely,

The Rest of the World"
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