i am proud to be an american!!!!
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (189833)
Boise, Idaho
January 22, 2010 9:33pm CST
I am watching the Haiti telethon. They are singing 'Lean on Me' right now. How very poignant that song is. I have read in other discussions people going on about how and why are we sending 100 million dollars to these Haitian people. Why? Because we are a body of people who, when it is all said and done, care about our fellow man! We may not show it on a day-to-day basis in our own country but when it comes to something like this we stand tall and we give what we can.
Call on me brother when you need a hand.........I'll help you carry on.........!!
YES!! I am so emotional right now I just can't tell you. I don't care much for our GOVERNMENT but I stand by the people of this country always. We have always given what we could, did what we could, and even if it is money "we don't have" it goes anyway.
My heart goes out to each and every medical person and health liason that is over there saving lives and bringing medical care to those poor people.
I stand by this country of people and I am proud of what they are forever able to pull out of their hearts to do and be there for countries and people who other wise would have NOTHING. The US has always done this with a charitable heart and if there is one good thing I can find in all the mess our country has become it is that they ALWAYS HELP!!
So my question to you is this: What is your thought on our country and sending 100 million dollars to help? To me I think you send it regardless. And what are your thoughts on the situation in Haiti?
hopeforhaitinow.org
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7 responses
@dreamnishu (1247)
• China
23 Jan 10
I Don't know about america so much. But i know America destroy lot of country. Iraq, Afganishtan and so on. They don't have any right to do this. And i don't know why they always do interfere to other country's matter. Why? America is very rich country if they want they can help lot of poor country what we all expect. Sometime they do. They help other country. And sometime they destroy one whole country. Kill lot of innocent people. why???????? WHY??????????????
I feel proud that i am not any american!!!!!!!!!
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@spalladino (17891)
• United States
24 Jan 10
Maybe instead of making the ignorant and uninformed accusations that you've been making, you should do some research online and get yourself more informed. The U.S. was attacked by terrorists...did you somehow miss that?...and we have every right to seek out and destroy those who continue to send these gutless people to many parts of the world so that they can blow themselves up and kill/harm others. Countries that give safe haven to these groups were warned. Believe as you like though. I am also proud that you are not an American.
@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Jan 10
Destroy? No. Killing alot of innocent people is a part of war. I am proud that I don't live in your head.
@dreamnishu (1247)
• China
23 Jan 10
Yes destroy and killing lot of people. Why america want only war.
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
23 Jan 10
I think our nation as a whole is great! we have always put out the helping hand!.
I am sure the Haiti people will apperciate all that is and will be done.
I didnt watch it even tho it was on alot of channels I went o bed for I was wore out lolol
WIth Grand daughter sick and having to watch her close is why.
BUt I do think we always give adn our hearts always go out to people in need like Haiti!
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Jan 10
Ya, we have had behavioral problems with my grandson so life has been such fun lately. I understand your fatigue. Sickness is the pits, especially with kids. It was a nice telethon. Great preformances. I am curious to see how much money they raised. How folks are well at your house now.
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
24 Jan 10
hope grandson straightens up for you .
With Grand daughter she battles every time its time to take her med for it isnt purple and she donr need her purple kind as that is for when she has a fever.
Her whiote count gone down to normal.
but she is still sick looks some better today tho but like me her eyes sink in when she is sick and tehy are still sunk!
Now tonight tryring to get her to take her meds she says she dont want to get well and go to schoo or see her friends now I knnow she hates meds.
BUt to say that I am not sure with her lolololol
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Jan 10
My grandkids both have a problem with swallowing meds. Maybe that is her problem as well. I tell them to put alittle water in your mounth first and then slip the pills in and more water. Seems to work for them. Glad she is doing better.
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
23 Jan 10
I think it's a drop in the bucket and I hope other countries help. I hope the telethon does a lot for them, too. They will probably need billions.
I also hope our government does something soon before we all end up street people.
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
24 Jan 10
Becoming street people is a big adventure? Knock yourself out.
@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Jan 10
Oh, come on! It's like a big adventure!
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@sanjana_aslam (4187)
• Malaysia
23 Jan 10
hi americans
thank you ~~ i am not a citizen of america but i have seen all the contribution of the americans to the world and i salute to u ..
yes ! for some people they may consider that americans are interfearing in other nations development or politics ~~ i am sorry i do not know the real issues that happens or happened there as we only depend on the news telecasted on televisions on the incidents
But ~ again i stress ... americans have spent their own money and some or most of it are contributed by their "tax paying" citizens to help other people in other nations .. food provided and medical benefits
I would also like to salute .. parents of american youth lost in wars to save other people of other countries in order to assist those in that country ..
Americans have adopted many children of the world who needs support due to turmoils during war or other disasters like tsunami and the recent Haiti disaster ..
Americans !! Thank You
this is sincere from me and my husband
cheers
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Jan 10
Yes, we do have big hearts. Thanks for your thanks and response.
@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Jan 10
Ya, we don't seem to be very nice to our own but we sure do know how to take care of others.
@lilyrayne (107)
• United States
23 Jan 10
Oh i waited all week to watch that and i ended up missing it!! Just my luck but either way as an american i will do everything i can to help my fellow man in need!!
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Jan 10
Oh, bummer! I have had that happen to me before too. It was really very nice and had alot of great preformances.
@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
23 Jan 10
yes we are a great country. but some countries hate us for no apparent reason. even some we've helped. i feel for these Haitian people and glad some of the rich and famous will step up and help. but if i won the lottery, i believe charity begins at home and i would be helping a lot of the homeless and food banks here. you may not believe it but there are plenty that should be getting help from the rich here also.
@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Jan 10
They predict that the telethon probably made about 100 million for Haiti and alot of came about because of rich people. I think charity does begin at home. I do what I can right here. Can't reach out much.
