Vocation in the Valley

Rely on the People not the Government

Paul Allen the Lesser, has an post about the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the recovery that followed. Congress pledge less than 1% of the damage total toward the recovery. Private citizens came up with about 2%. About 45% was insured. Compare that with the Katrina disaster where many expect the Federal Government to foot the entire bill.

Here’s the meet of what Mr. Allen has to say:

We are Americans. This is a land of liberty and self-government. It’s all about “we the people.” We have never hired our central government to take care of all of our needs. We are a free people and a generous people. Our history is filled with examples of private individuals caring for one another through private charity, churches, and organizations. We can solve problems and create solutions. We the people can do more than we have done to prepare for the next tragedy that strikes our people.

Amen!

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