Hurricane Katrina

It's all over the news; how can anyone miss it? The devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina is the worst in this nations history. At least that's what the media has claimed.

In one of the articles I read, a journalist called New Orleans the "Lost City". The first thing that came to my mind was the ancient city of Atlantis. I'm sure everyone knows the story of the island that was mysteriously swallowed by the sea, never to be seen again (If you don't, you could always do a google search and read about it). When I thought about it, I figured that America now has it's own Atlantis. Unless, of course, the government can somehow find the money and resources to restore the flooded city. I pray they can.

I've read lots of stories about the survivors, but I found an article on MSN (yeah, yeah -- don't flip out on me) that really caught my attention: A 6-yr-old lead five toddlers and one infant (as in a five-month-old baby) around in New Orleans. Click here to read the story.

Another thing. I've heard that some people are blaming President Bush for the impact the hurricane had on the south -- New Orleans in particular. One word for you, folks: Bull. What was he supposed to do? Stand in the path of the hurricane, hold out his hands and say "Go back to where you came from!"?? He's not Moses, people! Yes, it is his job as President to aid our country, but it was the job of the mayor of New Orleans to watch over the city -- just like in every other town/city.

The more I learn about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the more I become aware of the world around me. I feel so uncaring, realizing that it takes a disaster like this for us to become united -- to reach out and help others who suffer. Everywhere I go, I hear about Hurrican Katrina; people are running fundraisers and clothing/food collections to help the survivors. This latest tragedy remindes me of the 9/11 attack -- many people have lost their friends, family, and lives. Only this time, it has taken place in a larger area, more than just lives have been lost -- homes, bussinesses -- you name it -- and the attacker came not from man, but from nature. It makes me wonder which is a worse enemy.

May God watch over those who were affected by Hurricane Katrina.