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Thank you, BNG. I do believe you have nailed it. It is racism, pure and simple. Our country is divided by race, and there are a great many people, mostly in the red states, who simply cannot accept the fact that a black man was elected president.

I am not above any of these feelings, as I live in the South and I see the racial divide on a daily basis. Last night in my town, a very stupid black thug broke into someone's house. The homeowner was armed and shot the burglar in the face. You know what I think? GOOD ON THE HOMEOWNER! I was elated to hear of someone fighting back! So, I am not coming from this as a so-called liberal.

But I also see how republican politicians whip up a frenzy with their very devoted followers. Look at Texas: they have been hit by wildfires and are now in need of federal bucks. Their governor, Rick Perry, campaigned against the federal government and touted its evils, even suggesting that succession from the Union might be a good idea. He is now griping that the fed has not done enough to help Texas battle their wildfires (although they have received many grants to battle the fires). And he is pissed off that the federal government is suddenly focused on Alabama!

Now, let's look at Alabama. Dear God, I can hardly bear to see the horror that has occurred in this state. But, of course, they elected a republican governor; a "Christian" preacher. He has said that anyone who was not a Christian was not his brother or sister. Well, poor people, beware of anyone who has the Bible in his hand and the devil in his heart. Naturally, this governor, although he has railed against the "government" is expecting help from Washington. LOTS of help. And I hope to God that this poor state gets it! It is likely that many of the people affected by this monster storm either voted for their foolish governor or did not vote at all. But that doesn't matter now.

Our fellow citizens in the South are suffering very badly. People have lost loved ones, their homes, every single thing they had. Politics have become so incredibly toxic and divisive. And I am as guilty as anyone because I have come to believe that you are either on one side or the other.

But I am wondering if there is any way for Curezone to become a force of altruism when these sort of disasters strike our fellow citizens. We are supposed to be a "healing community" right? Is there any way we could possibly band together to actually help people? I am afraid that these sorts of disasters will continue to happen. Any CONSTRUCTIVE suggestions?

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