Toronto Sun
Although oft resented, the U.S. is the most generous country the world has ever seen -- which brings to mind the Chinese proverb: "I don't know why he so hates me -- I never tried to help him."
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell took umbrage at Egeland's "stingy" quip.
He noted that U.S. aid in the tsunami disaster will top $1 billion and that the U.S. has given more aid in the last four years than any combination of developed countries.
President George Bush, also miffed at Egeland's remark, said the U.S.'s $2.4 billion in disaster relief last year was "40% of all relief aid given in the world."
While the tsunami is a catastrophic reminder of the power of nature -- it is also a reminder of America's enormous generosity.
Something for which it gets little thanks from people who should know better, like Jan Egeland.
Peter Worthington of the Toronto Sun has laid out the case well of what I said in one of my ealiar posts in this thread.
Valhall's comment about no expectation of praise is also well noted,
In a reversal of that sentiment I would also say criticism of aid, any aid is also not expected nor well recieved.
I win 
How sad
