Saturday April 15, 2006
In the news recently has been the story of a cat who slipped through the cracks of some buildings. She has been rescued after much time, money and effort by various people and agencies.
In the video footage, you can see crowds of people, policeman, firemen, and other rescue workers trying to save the cat. They had to call on building engineers and experts because the buildings are historic and simply knocking a hole in the wall might have weakened the structure, so they had to plan the best approach to use.
If only as much time and effort were spent to help people who slip through the cracks. If only we had crowds of helpers surrounding people in need, and a nation’s attention centered on the plight of children who are hungry, people who are homeless, people who need medical care; Cheering from the sidelines and applauding the use of our public monies (in the form of paychecks for the experts and specialized equipment) and private companies and citizens stepping forward in large numbers to make sure everybody is given basic human dignity, medical care, shelter, and food.
I am glad the cat survived to make the rescue effort worth it. I hope that our world’s trapped and needy will be able to do the same, but somehow, I doubt it.
wow, so true, so powerful.
That Friend speaks my mind, as the Quakers say (translation: I agree with you)
So very true. I am glad they got the kitty out.
I’m happy for the kitty, but I totally agree with you. Rhi has slipped through the cracks b/c of all the red tape regarding birth certs and SSN and no medical insurance. Thank God she is a healthy baby.