Why Is The U.S.C.G. "Rescuing" The Dead Cruise Ship? (Mexican, military)

[shorebaby]

Originally Posted by Memphis1979

Isn't Panama a ally of the United States?

Ally, heck we even help our enemies!

U.S. Acts to Expedite Assistance to Iran Earthquake Victims

But there is now way we should be helping standed cruisers! LOL

[KevK]

Originally Posted by shorebaby

Just pondering-Why can't the left distinguish between less government and no government?

And why didn't the Hatians just help themselves after the earthquake? How much do Hatians pay in US taxes?

I noted that it is different when people are in danger. The Hatians were and are in grave danger. The people on the ship are perfectly safe.

[KevK]

Originally Posted by Memphis1979

That I agree with. We should help, after all we have Americans on that ship.

I guess if you don't think rescuing Americans on foreign facilities and/or countries, then I guess we shouldn't have helped the Iranian hostages, or any POW's after the war was over, etc.

But I've also said that the United States should start charging for any military excursions for other countries, even when they help our own citizens.

One question, is the ship an American ship, or is it registered to another country? I honestly don't know. If its an American ship, then it is essentially American soil.

The ship is registered to Panama

[burdell]

Originally Posted by Memphis1979

Isn't Panama a ally of the United States?

Americans are generally allies of the United States yet the right runs screaming SOCIALISM! in terror at the mere mention of helping them

[shorebaby]

Originally Posted by KevK

I noted that it is different when people are in danger. The Hatians were and are in grave danger. The people on the ship are perfectly safe.

Well that isn't the case. The Coast guard does not help people who don't need it.

[jojajn]

Originally Posted by shorebaby

Just pondering-Why can't the left distinguish between less government and no government?

And why didn't the Hatians just help themselves after the earthquake? How much do Hatians pay in US taxes?

Are you donating to help rescue the Carnival Cruise ship?

[Greatday]

KevK - You are making, or trying to make, a mountain out of a molehill.

The U.S.S. Ronald Reagan is also standing by to assist.

[jojajn]

Originally Posted by burdell

Americans are generally allies of the United States yet the right runs screaming SOCIALISM! in terror at the mere mention of helping them

Isn't that the truth. FEMA is a dirty word to the right!

[shorebaby]

Originally Posted by jojajn

Are you donating to help rescue the Carnival Cruise ship?

Nope, there are private tug boats towing it to San Diego as we speak (type)!

I don't consider my taxes that went to help Haiti a donation.

[KevK]

Originally Posted by shorebaby

Well that isn't the case. The Coast guard does not help people who don't need it.

They don't need anything but a tow. They should call on their country of flag for that. If your car breaks down in the middle of traffic, the taxpayers will come and help you get out of danger in the form of the police. This is true whether you are a local resident or a foreigner. However if you are safe off the road somewhere and your car is just broken down, they will give you the number of a private towing service. The USCG should do likewise.