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Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven Covey stresses the importance of empathic behavior -- listening to what other people have to say about their personal thoughts and concerns. The irony of writing this paper about the need for empathy during one of the most distressing times in the United States cannot be ignored. Americans, of all ages and backgrounds, are doing what they can to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina and Rita. The question: How long will this empathy last?

On a daily basis, most Americans go about their business and show little care about others outside their immediate circle of friends and family. They rush to school, to work, to sports and other activities, concerned about paying the bills and getting some personal enjoyment away from life's stressors. They cannot be faulted. With the steadily increasing pace of life and costs -- $3.00 a gallon for fuel -- it is not easy fending for oneself let alone a family. Yet, many of these same people will find the time to assist others when something traumatic occurs. They walk or race for a cause, help raise funds for a local child with a life threatening disease, and donate to a family who lost their house in a fire.

What happened after 9-11, for example, was a wonderful example. People from throughout the country did what they could to be supportive. Unfortunately, the prayers and good will did not last long. Before long, most were overwhelmed once again with their daily schedules. Now the yellow ribbons are fading as both 9-11 and the war take a back seat to recent events.

The reaction to Katrina once again has engendered care and compassion from everyone -- even more so than September 11, it seems. Perhaps this is because it is easier to conceive of the devastation of a natural event such as a violent storm than it is to the idea of humanity destroying humanity. So many people pitched in as soon as the footage of the horrible Louisiana scenes were shown on the news. Scores of Americans put a hold on their lives and went to the nearest place to be of help. The lines at the Red Cross offices of people wanting to volunteer lined the streets.

Churches, schools, social services, firefighters, paramedics, medical personnel, and private homes either went on site or opened their doors to those in need. Even animal humane societies worked together to do their part for the four-footed victims. Others said they wished they could do more, but had too many obligations on their own doorsteps. This outpouring came in concert with words of admonishment to both political parties for being so slow to act.

The fundraising and assistance directly to the survivors of Katrina -- and Rita-- continues. At this point, the Salvation Army and Red Cross are still handling major collection and distribution of goods. Soon, smaller grassroot efforts will be needed to cook and serve meals, collect clothes, and transport people. It is expected that help will be required… READ MORE

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