After two years of anticipation and preparation, Hurricane Gustav may postpone or diminish the GOP Convention in St. Paul. The morning paper says John McCain will only visit by satellite if it strikes the Gulf Coast cities as a 5. Of course the president and vice-president would cancel.
That would be a disappointment here, but the real disaster would be in the coastal cities. This warning will be heeded. People are evacuating, but another great property loss would probably doom future rebuilding. In this part of the country the land would be designated a flood plane and left fallow. Isn't that reasonable? This choice seems practical to those not personally involved, but must be devastating if that is your home.
So many people have generously poured their sweat, flexed muscles and donated money to help rebuild after Katrina. Our church and many others sent work crews and funds to help. Tough, determined people have rebuilt and resettled only to be threatened again with wind and water. Our hearts and prayers are with them. We pray this storm lesssens and they are spared.
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