Amy's Robot

Recent hurricanes' silver lining

Amidst the death, destruction, and bureaucratic ineptitude in the Gulf coast during the past month, there have been some rare glimpses of hope for a better future. Some people living in poverty might get the financial help they need to get a better place to live, build some equity, and work toward a better future. Michael Jackson will collaborate on a Katrina benefit single with an as-yet undetermined group of exciting artists, none of whom can be reached for comment.

And today, Canadian party leaders have put aside their political differences and come together to flip hamburgers at a charity barbecue for hurricane victims. Prime Minister Paul Martin was joined by the Conservative Party leader, the Bloc Quebecois leader, the New Democratic Party leader, and the U.S. Ambassador to Canada.

categories: International, Politics
posted by amy at 2:28 PM | #