Posted by alexandra_k on September 2, 2005, at 5:40:15
In reply to Re: will anyone help? » alexandra_k, posted by crazy teresa on September 2, 2005, at 0:39:18
> > To the best of my knowledge the US is about the richest country in the world.
> > I don't understand why it needs help from poorer countries to look after its own.
> I'm offended.I'm sorry you feel that way.
I didn't mean to offend anyone.
> I don't think it's a matter of money or even need; it's about humanity. We should all help each other gladly and willingly no matter where we're from.I didn't say anything about whether people from other countries should or should not help. I said that I didn't understand why the US *NEEDED* other (poorer) countries assistance given that the US is in a better financial position than they are.
> It's also about showing some appreciation for what the US does for other countries and at least OFFERING to help for a change instead standing there with a hand out to be filled.Now I'm offended. Are you saying that other countries (mine, for example) stand out there with a hand out to be filled and don't show appreciation for the US by offering to help the US?
Sorry, but what has the US done for New Zealand lately?
And just when did we ever approach the US with a 'hand out to be filled'?
> I see it as any other friendship. You wouldn't be my friend for long if the only reason I ever called you was to ask to borrow moneyHas New Zealand asked to borrow money from the US?
>and I chose to ignore you at other times, especially if your heart was broken and all you wanted from me was a hug.
I think we are talking past each other a little.
All I'm saying...
Is to put this in perspective.
How many people died in September 11?
How many people died in the US retaliation after September 11?
How many people died in the Tsunami?
How many people died in New Orleans?
How many people starve to death every day?
How many people die of dehydration?Perspective people...
Sure, it is a tradgedy.
And we are always going to feel it more when it is closer to home.
But something happens in America and people are outraged or whatever and it gets so much air time and publicity etc...
And worse things happen all the time in other parts of the world
(Some even caused by America's retaliation)
And these things are passed over.
Ignored.If America had kept out of going into other peoples countries to force their brand of democracy on them (whether they wanted it or not) then the troops would be at home. Able to look after people in the country. By the results of the election I guess its fairly safe to say that the majority of Americans supported the war. Thought the troops should be over there.
Well the troops are over there.
And look at the consequences of that.
I guess the spread of democracy is more important than what is going on inside the country from within.And Bush flies over in his luxury jet
And do the masses take the message that he cares?
OMG
Unbelievable.There is a big wide world out there people.
Life beyond america
wake up.
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