Rising Gas Prices and American Compassion

I have always said and many would agree that it would only be a matter of time when the U.S would find it self paying higher gas prices just as many other countries around the world already do. Yes, Katrina was a devastating hurricane and we are still to this day and for many more going to wake up to horrific stories from Katrina's aftermath. But one great thing Katrina has done just as all tragedies do is bring people together and connect them in such a way that it generates new ideas and in the end a brings opportunities to all those affected. It may take some time before the victims recieve help but those who are patient will experience americas compassion for those in need and they will no longer feel that help is a shameful thing.

Cape Cod is among one of the places in the US that has opened its doors and has taken in many evacuees from New Orleans at there National Guard barracks Camp Edward's. Its only one of the many communities around the US that has helped those who are in need. I can only thank them and commend them on their efforts as I sit back and pray for those who lost everything. I just wish others would too.

I cant help but to also discuss the gas prices. Although I do not want to be among those who complain. We should still be able to live our lives without discomfort even with the presence of higher prices. People should realize that there are times when you don't need to get in your car or boat burning fuel for recreation or leisure. In the week to follow Katrina we have experienced the highest of gas prices to ever hit the US and americans of all incomes are feeling the impact. In some ways I feel that it is going to be a hardship for many but in the end I hope that the US can make strides only spoken of in the past for the better, such as lessening our dependence on fossil fuels and bettering our response to catastrophes such as Katrina and Post 9/11 events. I can only hope as you watch the new and read this that you will step up and make a difference in some way. Use this event as an excuse to help someone else in need or look for ways of conserving the fuel that we spend so much time wasting. God Bless those effected by Katrina we pray for you!