Smera1 said:
I was born and live in Brazil. I am also sorry for any words that do not sound right. The fact is that most of the club weekend riders that live in my area bought the yellow wrist bands, paying as much as USD 15, and they do not even know that LIVESTRONG does not exist in my country.
It is really sad to hear that they wear them "for the cause" (which I doubt it is the case).
Our hospitals are in need for donations, but we live in a very corrupt system. The government don't care about the current state of health and the situation seems to worse every year.
So, these same people who ride their nice and expensive bikes and wear those yellow wrist bands "for the cause" as they say, could very well contribute with the abandoned public hospitals.
I hope I made myself clear. I'm sorry again if I sounded rude.
Regards,
Roberto
Thank you Roberto. I am sorry that it is that way in your country.
On behalf of myself I want to say, if you donate to an organization it is wise to know who you are donating to. If Race Radio has a legitimate reason for attacking Armstrong, he is free to do so. I would still like to know who he is, what country he comes from and what his motivation is.
Off subject, I would also like to say that having a family member in health care we have a legitimate gripe. Anyone out there who trains, rides a 5000 dollar bike and doesn't have health insurance is a drain on the system thus a how can you say it douche. It happened over here a top level woman racer in the Bay Area was hit head on, life flighted given critical care and died. No health insurance, I know the road she was on, a very dangerous road, not her fault, but she left it to her parents and if they do not pay us the other insured to pay the deceased bill.
If you can afford to ride a high end bike, go to races, etc. have the basic health insurance. It is your responsibility.
Once again Roberto, sorry about the situation with people acting high and mighty about making a donation. That is extremely immature of them.
Your country is magnificent, and your people need to be treated fairly, plus I hope that your ecology, and indigenous become respected. I have many friends from Brasil. Fred Taylor