Hurricane Wilma: The Aftermath

What is there to say other than, Told you so! These are the words uttered by most politicians and meteorologists these days in response to hurricane Wilma. Are they right in saying so? Yes of course. Hurricane Wilma was forecast to hit Florida for well over a week. People had time to prepare but in typical Floridian fashion they didn't. Some may ask me, "well mike, did you prepare?" To that I say "No!" I consulted the magic 8 ball many times in advance of the storm. Every time the Magic 8 ball insisted Hurricane Wilma would not strike where I live. Again, as always the Magic 8 ball was correct. Thanks again Magic 8 ball, you are all wise an knowing. Who needs Titan, Doppler 9000, Viper, Double Doppler, and Vortex when I have you Magic 8 ball to guide me when a storm threatens.

So now on the news you see people whining and complaining they have to stand in line for a mere 3 or 4 hours to get gasoline or groceries. Well I say, tough. You should've had a Magic 8 ball to guide you through your preparations. If you had a Magic 8 ball to consult, you wouldn't be in this mess now would you. Then there was an article in the paper of people who are trapped in the high-rise condos. Again, tough! You wanted to spend a small fortune to live high above the little people whom you step over every single day on your way to cappucino stand, hair salon, Rolls Royce dealer or wherever it is rich people shop these days. I say use the stairs. A little exercise never killed anyone, well except for the occasional jogger mowed down by a motor vehicle. Other than that if you can't handle the fact that your elevator in your crystal palace no longer works then I suggest you move to a home that has a single floor. It's just part of the price you pay to live in the lap of luxury overlooking the crystal blue waters of the ocean, unless you live along the Gulf of Mexico, then they're green.

It's time people realize they, not the government are responsible for what happens to them in a disaster. The government can only do so much. When the time comes we as a people should be prepared on our own, not fully reliant on a government that takes our money just so they can cash it and have it sewn together to create a money quilt to keep them warm at night. Good God, what did you think, they actually turned around and spent your tax dollars on making your life any better... I think not. My last word of advice... spend the mere $9.99 and get a magic 8 ball. It's the best money you'll ever spend.