The Republicans are supposedly the party of faith-based initiatives. 1000 points of light. Private charitable giving helping out the poor and needy, rather than mandated income redistribution by taxation. Its the party of Christian values.
The Democrats are supposedly the party of big government. Of cynical coastal elitists who don't believe in the moral values that built this country.
Here are screen grabs of the home pages of the DNC and the RNC today. The areas outlined and tinted with green are concerned with Katrina relief efforts.
Who's more actively asking private citizens to chip in? Which is the party of compassion? Which is the party of charity?