We have been dependent on government to intervene and help. But as reported in a recent report that is not happening, at least not yet. In the meantime our bad economic condition has meant fewer cable channels, more meals at home, postponed doctor appointments, missed vacations and delayed credit card payments.
Among the many thoughts that go through my mind on a daily basis, I often try to rationalize the root of the cynicism that permeates our community and not only from those that have done without but from those that are marginally successful.
Many in our community look at our local elected officials to step in and do something but we quickly realize that if the Federal government can’t stop the problem at the national level what hope is there for us at the local level.
The only thing that fuels the discontent is that our local political candidates keep making promises in exchange for votes. They promise to bring industry knowing well that it is difficult and in many cases almost impossible. Some are critical because new businesses offer only minimum wage opportunities and not the industry wages once promised.
While there may be no solutions to the escalating economic distress, we can ask our elected officials, boards and those in charge to be frugal and not flaunt our taxpayer money in choices that do not serve our community or us.
