Warren Buffett said it well. He said in part that the key to overcoming the current crisis is for all of us to just go to work and to work together. The problem today is fear. The problem with capitalism is the fear and greed cycle.
Who said, "Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid...Love life. Be grateful for it always. And show that gratitude by not shying away from life's challenges. Live each day a little beyond your capacities and you'll find that your capacities are greater than you ever dreamed."? Answer: Arthur Gordon - Readers Digest May, 1988, pages 33-36.
In the parable of the talents Jesus said in Matthew 25 that those who were given talents all went to work and did well except for one. One of the servants buried his talent. He didn't even put it in the bank just to get some interest because he was afraid. He buried it in the earth. The Lord was only upset with the servant who buried his talent out of fear.
The servant who buried his talent is a microcosm of the problems in our economy today. If we collectively bury our talents; if we don't go to work, if we don't act because of fear, then all that we have will naturally be taken away from us.
So the message to Congress, and to the people of America is: don't be afraid. Go forward with faith; trade; work; and great blessings will result. The $700 Billion bailout package is an act of faith; it is going to work; it is an investment in America; it is a good idea. It is faith in America.
To the members of Congress: Vote yes. Have faith in America. And then let's all go to work, with faith, without fear, and together we'll make it work.
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