Most people will feel the effects of the dropping economy this Christmas, but who will feel it the most? Maybe I don’t get the iPod Touch I’m asking for this year, or a fellow student will go without a new pair of Uggs, but we won’t be the ones who are hungry Christmas night.
The economy is bad for everyone, but some more than others. People have less money and, in return, have less to give. Some people will go hungry this Christmas. I might go without the latest Apple gadget, but my stomach will be far from empty when I go to bed.
So even though it seems like there is barely enough money for your own family this holiday season, giving just a little bit can make a huge difference.
Clare Connealy
Kansas City
How did you gather this data, CNN, MSNBC?
I would doubt most suburban families in this country are sooooooo broke and distraught. Let's put this into perspective.
Gas is well below 2005 prices. Some consumables are up. I have not seen a spike in energy costs as of yet, in fact in our case we have reduced our consumption in energy by 10%, does not sound like mch but a reduction none the less.
There are always going to be those less fortunate and showing comapssion is one thing, Christmas is not about commercialization but sharing why we celebrate it, how soon we forget. This is not a time to pander entitlement thinking rather being blessed. The government should implement a Christmas tax and in this way they being the most competent of all entities could ensure the poverty stricken and less fortunate could receive gifts. The private sector does a horrible job and gives very little to help others.
Posted by: NoMoreMrNiceGuy | December 11, 2008 at 09:32 AM