People Helping People

While the idiot in the White House tries to get his head out of his ass and figure out a game plan, average Americans, businesses, colleges and universities and other groups are all banding together to provide assistance to the people along the Gulf Coast devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

Universities from all across the country are opening up enrollment to the now displaced students from schools down in that region. A growing list is in formation. I am pleased to see my alma mater has also joined in.

New York City is sending bus drivers, police officers, firefighters and other trained rescue personnel–all volunteers–to aid in evacuation and restoring order. They are not the only city of course. Others, like Worcester, Massachusetts are sending medical assistance. The New York State Bar Association is offering its help in restoring essential legal services to the people down there.

Professionals in a wide range of industries are raising money or donating time to the cause as well, including the restaurant industry.

Finally, Cuban President Fidel Castro has reiterated his offer of medical assistance , but thus far they have been rebuffed by the asshole in the oval office.

Late Sunday however, in a startling about face considering past criticism of this international body, the US has officially accepted aid from the United Nations.

Imagine that. The big bad, go-it-alone President of the United States actually has to reach out to other countries for help. Maybe he will finally realize we aren�t the only nation on the planet and start acting like a team player instead of a playground bully.