A Nation Like No Other, by Speaker Newt Gingrich: on Environment


Newt Gingrich: Critical Katrina recovery by energetic church volunteers

Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast with unprecedented ferocity. In Mississippi ordinary citizens and civic groups met that challenge head-on. Disaster victims were assisted by nearly a million volunteers who donated 10 million man-hours (worth $143 million in labor costs) and $400 million in financial assistance. From Catholic Charities USA, the Salvation Army, and the Red Cross to small church congregations, Americans came together to help those in need. The civic activism in the Gulf Coast reflect the kind of energetic civil society that the Founders believed was a critical component of early American civilization. The Founders focused on the right of individuals to live their lives as they see fit, including through associations. A brief history of American civil society will show how our dedication to neighbor, community, and country became a hallmark of American Exceptionalism.
Source: A Nation Like No Other, by Newt Gingrich, p.116-117 Jun 13, 2011

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