Do Your Part
I am a strong believer that the federal government really shouldn’t be spending $27 billion to fix up Florida and $10.5 billion to fix up the Gulf States after hurricanes. Through various types of insurance, the private sector provides a system for providing money after a disaster that places the payment burden on those that take the risk. People that chose to live in the dangerous areas should pay the insurance premiums, not those that chose to live in places where disasters are less likely to occur.
On the other hand, the scope of suffering in Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana truly is unprecedented in this country and in this age. Although I’m disturbed by the complete sense of victimization and seeming inability of these people to help themselves, I don’t I don’t believe they should be forced to fend for themselves. I encourage anyone who has the means to make a donation with to the Red Cross Hurricane relief fund by clicking the image above.
September 2nd, 2005 at 09:32:55 am
In just the time I took to complete this post after making my donation, more than a million dollars have been contributed. Spread the word and donate what you can afford!