More than 1 million without power as Beryl thrashes Houston
Living in Houston for a short period gave me a taste of the oftentimes unbearable humidity that blankets the city. The idea of enduring that humidity without electricity and air conditioning is truly daunting. As more than 1 million people in Houston find themselves without power due to the wrath of Tropical Storm Beryl, I can’t help but empathize with the struggles they must be facing. The comments about “Texas and Florida sucking up that sweet FEMA blue state cash” while claiming budget surpluses make me question the political ramifications of this disaster response. It’s disheartening to see how disaster relief becomes intertwined with political divisions, especially when the immediate concern should be the well-being of those affected.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker