"It must be remembered that there is nothing more difficult to plan, more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to manage, than the creation of a new system. For the initiator has the enmity of all who would profit by the preservation of the old institutions and merely lukewarm defenders in those who would gain by the new ones." Machiavelli
HURRICANE REACTIONBy nitevision, Section Diaries
Reports from the Gulf coast include many confusing statements and videos. We need to cut through the nonsense and address immediate needs.
I am heartened by local politicians joining in relief efforts but am wary of those who want to jump in front of the TV cameras for personal gain. Like many of my fellow citizens, I too am disgusted that President Bush decided to fly to California on Tuesday where he was presented with a guitar by a country western singer. He should have been in the office directing relief efforts. There will be plenty of time to assess blame. Let's not be distracted from the task of supplying food, water and medicine now. Pointing fingers won't save lives. TV reports of looting, shootings, rapes and assaults have grabbed the headlines. The thousands of stories of neighbors helping neighbors in New Orleans and Biloxi are ignored. Whether it was sharing a hug or sharing what little these evacuees had left is the real story. They have supported each other for days. Most of us know the inconvenience of losing power for short periods. Almost none of us know what it would be like to lose all of our earthly possessions. This is not a black problem or a white problem, it is an American problem. Make no mistake, those faces you are seeing on the screen are our brothers and sisters. We are the American family. We must come together in prayer and generosity to support each other. Please call the Red Cross or Salvation Army or your favorite charity. Five dollars or five hundred, every little bit helps. It is up to EACH of us.
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