Burn Notice

In the wake of the devastating wildfires that are engulfing the hills of southern California, we as a nation must, at least for a moment, remember our blessings. As cliche as this is, you really don't know what you got until it's gone. At the same time, our leaders should not make the same mistake they made when they stalled an immediate action for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Unfortunately for New Orleans, the federal government let so many without homes remain homeless, let many without hope remain hopeless, and let victims open to more victimization.

Katrina, to the eyes of many, was a time in which the federal government did not do its job because of skin color. I do not neccesarily subscribe to this claim, but it is curious to think that FEMA would have acted sooner had Katrina hit New Hampshire, instead.

Will the race card be played post-San Diego? Will critics claim that aid to the fire victims was expedient because many San Diego victims were white and well-to-do? I hope not. Americans, more so human beings, are the victims of these fires. We should look beyond Katrina, beyond pointing fingers, and prepare for future disaters correctly. Let us help rebuild what is lost in San Diego, and look forward, not back.

Goodnight, and good luck.