Steve Ross notes the damage both physically and economically is mind-boggling:
"The economic impact of this disaster is going to be felt throughout the state for some time. The losses in more rural counties, will likely go unnoticed by the majority of the state for even longer. It’s hard for people, particularly city folk (I know I’m one too) to understand the challenges faced by rural Tennesseans. Most have neither the population density, nor the economic diversity to bounce back quickly. Crops don’t grow faster just because you want them to…neither does livestock. That loss of income is going to take a huge toll on these areas."
Tonight, a host of country music stars and many others will aid in fundraising efforts and in offering support which viewers can take part in and many other music events are planned as well - for a complete rundown of the events, click here. Knoxville's WBIR-TV will also simulcast the event tonite.
An even bigger disaster occurred in Jefferson County this week. There were NO Democrats on the entire primary ballot. When I went to the polls on Tuesday it was referred to as a "Republican Primary". The top vote-getters in each race will take office so there's no need to hold a general election in November.
ReplyDeleteWhat ever happened to representative government? My voice (and hundreds more) was disregarded. When I pointed out that fact to the election workers, they just smiled.
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