Sam, this is typical though - when you stop to think about it. America is always the first called and usually the first to respond and the only ones to be treaded like trash after we have helped.
We have helped many, many people no matter what country they come from or are a part of.
It doesn't surprise me that someone is wanting us to come in and help. I imagine that we will be sending aid to all of the small island countries that have been hit by all of these storms. We uusually do, don't we.
Yeah, I think we usually do help, to our credit. Much of the time more on a local than federal level. For instance, county or city fire departments and rescue teams will go into disaster areas all over the world, and everyday Americans will get together to raise money and gather appropriate goods to send.
I remember when Gilbert demolished Jamaica some years ago, there were collection points all over Miami for canned goods, clothing, etc. Can't remember if we sent any official help.
I think that island people wish us well for the most part, at least compared to the rest of the world, Europe, for example.
There was a time in my life when my job often carried me to the Bahamas, for example, I don't remember any anti Americanism there. I'm sure there are some islands that are exceptions, though (cuba comes to mind), though I doubt that the Caymans are such an exception.
I generally consider that since many of the islands are our close neighbors, it is in our interest to help when they are in distress. 'Course it is not unusual for those who are fortunate to want to help those who are not.
It's probably all academic anyway, seeing as how there's been no official call from Cayman for our help. It does sound like they could use a little, though.