Securing our borders

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by Lux

Did you read my post though? Who are you talking about taking America's aid? What aid? The aid is tiny, it's nothing to be proud of. America could really do a lot of good with aid, it could change the situation for an entire people, but it chooses not to. And another main factor is it's a large contributor for putting impoverished countries in the position anyway. I'm of the belief that no aid given to most African nations (it becomes more specific to circumstances, but in general) ever need be responded with a "thankyou". We owe them that money as inhabitants of the Earth and as those guilty of plunging them into the situations they are in. Aid? Don't kid yourself.

Lux, you are young and idealistic therefore all you think about is the good that SOMEONE should be doing and apparently you think America should be doing the Lion's share of humanitarian aid. But then again, America simply CANT help the entire world I certainly dont approve of genocide as many of you have discerned. But, my mom always taught me that charity begins at home and we have plenty of issues that could use some attention right HERE. As for your your assertion that our "aid is tiny", you are very much mistaken. America has consistently provided financial dollars to countries around the world for at least a century. When disasters strike, everyone looks to America to ante up the most. I for one am getting tired of that expectation.

as for being a rabid nationalist, I think I can safely say that I have criticized our government and our leaders quite pointedly. I have no problem with helping other nations. What I have a problem with is the automatic assumption that we MUST. Having said that, I believe that America is full of generous hearted people that donate for many international causes, aside from the aid the Government gives.

Finally, I am aware of the trend (most notably since the 80's) by the corporatocracy (yes Im almost done with THE BOOK!) to create financial dependence of third world countries. I think its despicable. I HATE HATE HATE multinationals and the banking monopolies. I wish there was a solution but I dont know what it is....