Despite an economic slow down here in the United States, it appears that Americans still are some of the most giving people in the world http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/US_charitable_donations_top_300_bn_in_2007/articleshow/3154919.cms.
Although there is no question that the slow down may affect charitable giving this year, it does show that as a people, we really do care about each other. If we did not, we would not be so giving.
When those that rail about how terrible the United States is, quote this article and remind those that are the critics that it is not how much the government does, but what people do for each other.
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give until it hurts and you are right64 this nation willingly does!!!
Reminds me of the international press decrying the "cheapness" of the U.S. when it comes to international aid during crisis situations. "Oh, WE gave XX millions but the rich bastards in the U.S. only gave XX millions too -- cheap bastards!"
Because they're used to their government doing everything FOR them they often didn't bother to include private charities and the billions that flow through those channels. Include THAT and the U.S. is far and away the most generous nation on Earth.
Doesn't matter though, facts are irrelevant to deranged U.S.-haters.
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