Professional Sports Helps Out

While the federal government appears to be still tripping over its own two feet in getting aid to the hurricane stricken Gulf Coast and the governor of Louisiana and mayor of New Orleans seem incapable of doing anything but wringing their hands, Professional Sports and professional athletes have reacted and provided aid.

Both the National Football League and Major League Baseball have donated $1 million, the National Basketball Association has kicked in $2 million and the New York Yankees have added their own $1 million to help out. Since it's unlikely the New Orleans Saints will be playing a true home game anytime soon, the New Jersey Meadowlands and New York Giants, the planned opponents for the New Orleans Saints home opener on Sept. 18, have offered to host the game as a fund raiser at Giants Stadium. Last, but certainly not least, Warrick Dunn of the Atlanta Falcons has issued a challange to every NFL player (except members of the Saints) to donate $5,000 to the relief effort.

This is kind of good to hear.