The anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is coming up, and I know that some people are still struggling to rebuild their lives after this tragedy. But as I watched the news this week and saw the victims of Hurricane Dean in Mexico, I was awestruck by the difference in attitude.
The Mexican people are a lot less fortunate than those who were victims of Katrina. They were prepared for this hurricane and did not have a place to go. The minute the storm passed, they got to work rebuilding, cleaning up their city and helping out their neighbors. They just became one. While the victims are sad because they lost everything, they also had hope in their eyes. The Mexican people did not blame their government for not helping them. Instead, they helped themselves and their neighbors and friends. They will be stronger and will come back with more determination.
I think the victims of Hurricane Dean are an excellent example of what it means to pick up the pieces, dust yourself off and start over. They have been shining examples of what I wish people in our country would have done two years ago. But to me I guess that is just wishful thinking.
Emily F. Webb
Murray