Jr. An earthquake or hurricane always generates an inspiring rush of private generosity.
People are never more willing to help their neighbors than when they are casualties of nature.
It's also inspiring when, as after the Midwestern floods, the victims adapt to their terrible losses and begin to rebuild their homes and communities without a whine, even lending helping hands to others. Economic conditions are radically changed by a disaster. Resources that were once in great supply go into shortage. Materials and services once desired only in limited markets are suddenly in general demand. Yet free enterprise works rapidly to absorb these shocks.