What a country!!!!

It is absolutly amazing the outpouring of kindness and support this country has given those devastated by hurricane Katrina. This event proves wrong the anti-american retoric that we are a self-absorbed nation, whose only care is the next dollar in our bank account. Without even blinking an eye, we started the massive response machine that has feed, clothes and housed many thousands who have lost everything. Within hours after the storm had passed hundreds of volunteers and trucks loaded with supplies was headed to the region. The response from the private secter was unprecedented. Thousands have volunteered since and thousand more will volunteer in the coming months. We reached deep into our pockets and have to date donated 500 million dollars to the Red Cross alone. While a tragedy like this can bring out the worst in humanity, it also brings out the very best. We did not wait for outside help, we helped ourselves. We saw the devastation, the loss, and the faces of the children and had compassion. Many cities have offered to assist in helping the survivors rebuild their lives for an indefinent period of time.
To the critics: The next time you want to critisize my country or fellow citizens take a look at the American spirit and compassion that arose once again when needed. If you want to critisize the response to the hurricane, I say "If you can do a better job, then shut up and do it".
We live in the greatest country in the world, and I thank God everyday for allowing me to live here. GOD BLESS AMERICA

Love In Christ,
Wayne Havens