For the victims of Hurricane Katrina, please donate to the Red Cross

I was watching the news last night about the disaster relief, and the question was brought up that if the area was populated with richer white people if relief would be quicker.

Now, I don't know the situation so I can't comment on that directly, but if Canada had a disaster that affected an Asian community I would be more passionate about helping them. On the other hand, if it affected a non-Asian community, I would still be inclined to help, but I wouldn't be as passionate about it.

Would this be considered racists? I don't think so, if my friends or co-workers were affected, I would definitely help them with all my effort. I believe it's more of having something in common with people that enables you to feel for them and help them out. Unfortunately race and background is one aspect that people relate most to.