David Shuster on MSNBC was pointing out that folks in a Biloxi shelter had not seen a government official until today....and then quickly added that local church, Red Cross, etc, had been taking care of their needs. Why do these guys act like Government is God; as though private assistance is somehow inferior? Why can't they give some praise to the local folks who saw a need and helped out instead of twiddling their thumbs waiting for Uncle Sam.
Because for some in our culture Government has displaced God, so if Government isn't represented they feel 'God" has abandoned them. To the rest of us we do not look at Government as our Saviors. We pull ourselves up, lean on Faith, family, friends and good samaritans and when Government enters we welcome it but we'll survive either way.