James Rolfe DDS Accepts 2010 National Award for Citizen Diplomacy

[HarpLady]

I'm fortunate to live in Santa Barbara and that Dr. Rolfe is my dentist. He saw a need in Afghanistan and has literally moved mountains at his own expense to end the suffering of many people there. By providing basic health care (in a country where even access to clean drinking water is a rarity) and by educating and empowering the Afghan people toward self-sufficiency, he is a great example of a kind and generous human being who is making the world a better place.

[96minos]

this aint avgn

[whoabrother]

What about all the people abandoned here in our own country...Your own country Dr. Rolfe? We have the technology here...why not help here? I guess your vision is limited. I know when I look around at the troubles here in Santa Barbara County I get overwhelmed too..l but why do sooo many look to fix things outside of what is right in front of them????!!!!! This country is a mess in itself. I admire all of the hard work that people are doing....but what about what is right on their own viiew

[for566566]

@whoabrother ....my friend..I have been in your country and also in Afghanistan.... Believe me, even I know that American people as many others have their own problems but whats happening in Afghanistan, and the standard of living is much far below what we could even imagine ....

[mazar061]

This is very moving. Thank you for all that you have done so far.