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.
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Cayman has not sked for US help, and I doubt they will,
but it is anarchy there right now. The prisoners broke
out of Northward which has only added to the troubles.
Once the power in Georgetown is restored, the roaming
thugs will be forced to limit their reign of terror.
Right now, it is pitch black and they love the cover
of darkness.
Yes it does sound that way. We'll send help. Within the next 24 hours I expect to hear about the big beautiful planes (C-17s, I think) at the Charleston Air Base being loaded with goods and water and etc - all donated goods by the citizens of Charleston and the Tri-county area going to all different parts of the country.
We have crews of firemen, policemen, electric company personnel and etc., disbursed to other parts of the south that have been hit hard.