Haiti Help

I have seen all the calls for aid on TV, the Internet, etc and believe that people who can should give something. My only issue with many of these aid groups is that one minute they cry for people to help and then turn them away if they have anything other than cash. I will never understand why aid groups do not want to accept canned food, toys, or clothes - if they are so desperate (as they usually say) for help then why not take ALL the help and donations they can?

I am hesitant to give money for things like this because you never know if it is really going to the cause you intend it to (in this case: Haiti.) Cash can just be put into someone's pocket and never get to those who really need it. If I want to give good, clothes, food or anything else then to help those in need than I should be able to.

I do not know why the US has to take the lead in Haiti - aren't we already fighting wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and don't we need some troops in our own country to help if there is a natural disaster? I can understand and support Americans helping within Haiti, but that should be as part of a larger group with other countries stepping up.