They went believing that they were fighting for their countries, when in fact most wars were contrived and falsely set up for the gain and profit of the dark Ones.
Personal savings have been accumulated, often through frugal living habits that require sacrifices by the entire family and are thus a product of long-term family financial behavior.
It is those Africans who are stepping up - often at great personal sacrifice and even risk, to bring peace, good governance and sound policies to their countries that are the reason for hope.
Every American understands the sacrifices firefighters make, but in Sotomayor's court, the content of your character is not as important as the colour of your skin.