Optimism in Houston

Former First Lady Barbara Bush, who graciously took time away from her country club activities to give succor to the displaced peasantry in the Astrodome, said, "What I'm hearing, which is sort of scary, is they all want to stay in Texas. Everyone is so overwhelmed by the hospitality. And so many of the people in the arena here, you know, were underprivileged anyway, so this is working very well for them."

She's right. They should be very thankful for the storm that destroyed their homes, as they are much better off. Hopefully, the good Lord will send more storms like Katrina to improve the lives of others as well.

If only everyone in America shared Mrs. Bush's Panglossian optimism.