After seeing images of the depression and reading up on it I have noticed that a lot of the same mistakes made back then leading up to it are being made today as well. Those include greed, stupidity, and poor leadership to name a few. It wasn't just a war that brought the country out of that mess, but some pretty gutsy initiatives taken by an agressive and caring president. And though I realize that the real estate market is a big part of the collapse, it also falls into the greed category because it was indeed both seller and realtors who kept the pressure on continuously raising prices until they were out of control. I know that there are a lot of good realtors out there who have been in business a long time and are suffering right now, but take solace in the fact that there are people out there who are a lot worse off.
My philosophy is this; I believe in karma, so when you see a beggar in the street, give him your loose change. When given good service in a store or restaurant, write a rave review to the manager. During the holidays, give your secretary or someone who totally doesn't expect it, a nice gift. Go out of your way to help someone struggling in a wheelchair. And finally, spend some volunteering for an organization you believe in or think will make a difference.
If all of us tried a little harder to do the right thing perhaps this world would be an easier place to live.
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