charity – Mr. Erickson Rules!

Well, not as far as the United States government is concerned.

However, we, as Americans, are DEFINITELY the most giving people in the world, and it’s not even close.

Please see this earlier blog of mine from September 27, 2017 for a little perspective:

America: The gift that keeps giving!

And the word “charity,” here, is probably not even the right word to use. What I’m referring to here is “taking care of your own,” and “America first.”

According to Bloomberg.com news, from January 11, 2022, “The U.S. has announced $308 million in new humanitarian assistance to help ease an urgent food and healthcare crisis in Taliban-led Afghanistan.”

Excuse me…, say what?

Yes my friends…, our government, with our money…, well, actually with their unlimited credit card, which we are on the hook for, is giving over $300 million to the terrorist group that has killed and wounded hundreds and thousands of our soldiers, and then unceremoniously booted us out of the country, while these same wounded veterans, and the families of those who gave their lives, have to depend on charitable groups for financial support. It’s true that “truth is stranger than fiction.” It’s sadder as well.

There are many of these wonderful organizations who raise money for the support of our veterans, like Tunnels to Towers, Wounded Warrior Project, Folds of Honor, Til Valhalla Project, and many more.

But the point is, our Veterans and their families should not have to depend on charity for their sacrifices. The government that sent them into harm’s way should now step up to the plate and make sure they and their families are now well taken care of.

No questions asked.

And that goes for other wonderful organization as well, like St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Shriner’s Hospital, the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), and many, many more.

Do you think any of the groups could have used any of the $300+ million that we gifted to a bunch of terrorists?

Do you think any of these groups could use any of the billions, and billions of dollars we hand-out to other unappreciative countries every year?

I mean, whose side is our government on anyway?

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According to Alexandra Deabler of Fox News, “A Florida restaurant was left stunned by one diner’s generosity. A regular at Skillets diner in North Naples left behind a $10,000 tip in a bid to help restaurant staff get through the current coronavirus outbreak, which has forced eateries to close dining room service and lose out on wages.”

A $10,000 tip!

“The owner of the restaurant, Ross Edlund, told WFLA that the customer, who chose to stay anonymous, explained, ‘I want each person in this restaurant to get 500 dollars.’”

And they want to remain anonymous.

“The manager distributed the money to the 20 employees, Edlund said.”

“Of the current measures Florida is taking to flatten the curve of the coronavirus outbreak, such as closing restaurant dining rooms and bars, Edlund says he supports them.”

“According to Naples Daily News, Edlund estimates he had to lay off 90 percent of his staff as restaurants have been forced to close, and residents are asked to stay indoors and practice social distancing.”

‘“We believe that what is being done is the correct thing in spite of the fact it’s causing us hardship,’ he said.”

His business is going under, but he still supports what’s being done because he understands it’s for the best, considering the big picture.

“The restaurant industry has been hit particularly hard as the global pandemic grows across the United States.”

So here we see multiple examples of what makes America great…, some of the people we have in this country.

I say “some” because most Americans are very generous…, it’s just that there are those who are better at being generous with other people’s money as opposed to their own.

That being said…, we have gracious and generous customers and donors.

We have business owners who are able to somehow survive, but also see past their bottom lines.

We have customers who are considerate of others and willing to follow safety advisories, for everyone’s sake.

And we have employees and former employees doing the best they can, considering the situation.

There’s no whining.

There’s no crying.

There’s no finger pointing going on.

There’s only the recognition of what the situation is and the resolve to make the best of that situation.

Everyone chipping in whatever they can to help out.

That’s the American way.

That’s what makes America great.

Please also refer to my prior blog from September 27, 2017:

America: The gift that keeps giving!

https://mrericksonrules.com/2017/09/27/america-the-gift-that-keeps-giving/

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