Are Americans cheap?

"The New York Times and Washington Post editorialize about America's 'stinginess.' Former President Jimmy Carter says when it comes to helping others, 'The rich states don't give a damn.' Standing outside the White House, the singer Bono told the press that America doesn't do enough to help the needy:

'It's the crumbs off our tables that we offer these countries.'

But wait a second ... when talking aid, why do Jolie and the others talk just about what the government gives? Why conflate America with our government? America is the people." Read on.