Oklahoma were to say "no thanks" to federal aid for the tornado destruction?
First of all, I have no idea whether it is even remotely possible. That being said, what kind of example would denying federal aid set for the rest of the country? As we well know, infortunately the norm in this country is to immediately look for handouts. There is little doubt on the length of hesitation for most Katrina victims to accept aid of any sort whether it were Federal, State, charitable, or private donations. Am I wrong in thinking that Moore Oklahoma could be among the few places in the entire country who could be on the other end of the spectrum?
Just thinking about it:
1. All or atleast the majority of property damage was most likely insured.
2. Donations from both private and charitable would likely more than triple in support of such an action.
3. They would set a precedent (like they have with open carry and a few other recents laws) that would entice hard working and contributing citizens to move to their state and simultaneously discourage the free loaders who want to live off of the system.
I by no means am faulting them for accepting aid as I cannot begin to imagine what the folks in that area are dealing with. Nor can I begin to imagine the rippling monetary effects as rebuilding and recovery begins. I'm simply saying wouldn't it be awesome if they could show the country (and the world for that matter) that "we can overcome this without federal assistance..."
First of all, I have no idea whether it is even remotely possible. That being said, what kind of example would denying federal aid set for the rest of the country? As we well know, infortunately the norm in this country is to immediately look for handouts. There is little doubt on the length of hesitation for most Katrina victims to accept aid of any sort whether it were Federal, State, charitable, or private donations. Am I wrong in thinking that Moore Oklahoma could be among the few places in the entire country who could be on the other end of the spectrum?
Just thinking about it:
1. All or atleast the majority of property damage was most likely insured.
2. Donations from both private and charitable would likely more than triple in support of such an action.
3. They would set a precedent (like they have with open carry and a few other recents laws) that would entice hard working and contributing citizens to move to their state and simultaneously discourage the free loaders who want to live off of the system.
I by no means am faulting them for accepting aid as I cannot begin to imagine what the folks in that area are dealing with. Nor can I begin to imagine the rippling monetary effects as rebuilding and recovery begins. I'm simply saying wouldn't it be awesome if they could show the country (and the world for that matter) that "we can overcome this without federal assistance..."
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