does a good deed "count", in a metaphysical sense not a concrete one, if it involves shameless pandering, proselytization, or preening self promotion? all of the above?
They still need a shitload of help. Red Cross donation page
Keep in mind there are a lot of people already working to make it worse : http://www.zmag.org/zvideo/3323
a short history lesson: http://www.zmag.org/znet/viewArticle/23623
