By Harold Keller

Many years ago, a good friend of mine told me that politics and athletics bring out the worst in most people.  At that time, I knew he was directing that statement at me because of my passion for both.

Over the years, I’ve gotten better about athletics, but politics still disrupts my peace.  I’ll leave the political issue for another article, but I want to address a situation that also brings out the worst in people – hurricanes.

I think we can all agree that we were spared the worst scenario of what Gustav could have caused.  With that said, instead of us being grateful, our selfishness really surfaced. 

Many of us were without electricity, which meant no air conditioning, no lights, no ice, and lots of food lost from freezers and refrigerators. 

As I write this article, some people are still without power.  It’s amazing how we are fast to criticize the public officials and the power company as through they were responsible for Gustav.

Did anything go right with the approach of the hurricane?   I think the evacuation was a success.  Over two million people crowded the highways that caused delays, but it was a success. 

The worst came out of many people with the aftermath of Gustav. 

I think Entergy and the others working to restore power are doing an excellent job.  They are working around the clock and doing their best to restore our electrical power. 

Is it possible for all the people to be restored at once?  No, that’s impossible!  Some people got power before others causing those without to be jealous.  They directed their anger at the power company and our public officials. 

I’ve heard it said that it’s impossible to be happy and selfish at the same time. 

To the people who were grateful and unselfish:  I’m reminded of what a pastor once said, “Things turn out the best for people who make the best of how things turn out.”

Let’s be reminded that we are all in this together.

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