Uberview

I was taught, from an early age to take care of myself, my possessions and my family and friends. I have found that advice to be wise and prudent, It has helped me get through some pretty difficult times and situations.

Fans of big government seem to believe that it is society's role to care for them, in good times and bad. That approach is obviated by people excercising forebearance, foresight and preparedness.

It would seem to many that society did its job by providing an evacuation warning for the areas targeted by the recent hurricane. As always, thousands of folks failed to heed those warnings. That, in itself, is a sad situation. For many, leaving prior to the damage would have been very difficult (I do not accept the word "impossible" for the masses of people who were impacted.) I wonder how many of the people who could have heeded the warnings and left regretted their decisions later? I believe that they all regretted THEIR decisions.

Most of the important actions that I have taken with regard to the first two paragraphs of this missal were also difficult, but I did them. They were the right decisions and actions. They represent the so-called "high road."

I am reminded of the fable of the ant and the grasshopper. Should I pity the grasshopper for his choices?