When it comes to the ‘can do’ spirit of private citizens compared to the slogging bureaucracy of big government, the private sector wins, hands down!
MoveOn.org, the civic action, antiwar group, posted a volunteer registry at their website for people wishing to offer shelter in their homes or businesses to families and individuals displaced by Hurricane Katrina. I have been watching with amazement, and a few tears, as the numbers continue to climb, driven by the generosity of Americans throughout the country. While the government gets all the headlines, we, the people, still do a mighty fine job of getting things done … and without costing the taxpayers a dime. It really doesn’t get any better than this.
SUNDAY MORNING UPDATE: 114,006 beds
Watch the numbers here, or better still, participate if you are able.