Let me say, please forgive the intrusion.... I tried to stay away from this comment, but....
I say with hand on heart, to put your life on the line for YOUR beliefs is a very admirable virtue. But the perception of selfless American generosity, around the world, is very different from yours. I noticed all the '+1' posts were only from fellow Americans,..... on an International site?
The 'gimmee my DID NOW!!' expectation exists across all nationalities and I agree the Americans are no more guilty of expectation than the rest of us, Brits included
.... but to then throw a 'Saviours of the World' comment into the mix, (especially when the more objective listeners around the world have heard no cries for help from the American cavalry,) for the love of everything truthful, take a look at every 'unfortunate' situation in the world and I'll show you where the US has benefitted either politically or economically.
Praise be that the White House hasn't decided that Jim needs help and sent in the military.....
.... he'd end up with a military base in his back yard.....
Edit: PS... just my opinion.....