Letters: We are primarily a country of good people and good values

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Given the current leadership of the United States, it may not be popular these days to praise and give thanks to America. At times, our political leaders have given some of us reason to be resentful, cynical and even depressed.

Nevertheless, I am thankful for the U.S. No matter who leads us, we are primarily a country of good people, values and benevolence. America is by far the largest donor to global hunger and relief efforts, spending billions a year to provide international food assistance.

While we often take it for granted, the U.S. offers much to its people that other countries will not or cannot. Programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment benefits, etc., are not offered in much of the world. While some services