Hurricane Katrina: It All Starts With A Helping Hand

We all have seen the tragedy that has taken place on the gulf coast of the USA caused by Hurricane Katrina. The pictures that we are seeing are horrifying, tragic, and overwhelming. It truly makes one think how precious life truly is. As stated by the White House, over 90 000 SQUARE MILES is affected by this disaster! In response to this disaster, all charitable organizations are organizing the largest mobilization of resources for one single US natural disaster in the history of the US. As we sit in our home that is not threatened, enjoy our meals with our families and be able to tuck our children into their safe bed at night, we need to stop and think of those hundreds of thousands of people that are not able to do this and may not be able to for months to come. These people can not even get access to the basic necessities in order to survive. This true desperation we are seeing, is what will spur us into action to help those that are in need. How can we see these pictures, stories and videos of our fellow citizens suffering and not take action? With the onslaught of this natural disaster left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, we must realize this is also a time for dishonest people who pray on these charitable feelings of those wanting to help. We all need to help in one way or another BUT please safeguard how you help and make sure your hard earned dollars are put in the right hands to help the people that are in need. Just in the last few days, we are seeing many people