In a way....this is how it should work. Individuals and smaller groups can act faster than bloated, big government organizations. And without all the redtape. It's always been that way.

Corporations have already donated 1/3 of what's coming in to the victims. I know many people here in the Dallas area whose companies are putting victims up in hotels, providing their food, clothing, and expenses. They are NOT waiting for the gov't to do it. Same with churches. Most churches have adopted several families....providing all their food, housing, clothing and expenses. This is how it SHOULD work. And it works so much better. Might be best to just do away with some of this gov't stuff....and stop taking all our taxdollars....and just let the people, organizations, and companies step in and do it. This is the very kind of thing Pres. Bush was talking about with his "faith-based" initiatives and how they are much better equipped to deliver help in times of crisis....because they are there, on the spot, and local. And just look how much FASTER it is. It's proving to be the best way to go, IMO.

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