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.shirley_140_050125

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

THIS GUY IS AN IDIOT.

Click here to read the rest of the letter.

An estimated 200,000 people have died in the devastating earthquake, and donations — while impressive — are already slowing.

Click HERE to find out how to help.

UPDATE: ESPN has cut ties with Shirley. The company’s full statement:

He was a part-time freelance contributor. The views he expressed on another site of course do not at all reflect our company’s views on the Haiti relief efforts. He will no longer contribute to ESPN.

SHOUTS OUT TO @STRENGTHSTL FOR CATCHING MY PICTURE MISTAKE!!!!- sorry Scott Pollard hope i didnt get you mugged… lol  -keith griffin II editor in chief


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