I had an interesting conversation with some co-workers the other day.  The topic......the economy, of course.  Everyone had their own solutions to the problem.  

I mentioned the WPA projects during the Great Depression, but nobody seemed familiar with the program.  I know a little from asking questions about old bridges, buildings and other old structures that I love to look at.

My grandfather worked on several WPA projects in those tough economic times.  Some of the projects included building dikes and levees.  He would haul dirt with his team of horse, while others would dig through the piles to get rid of any sort of debris that could jeopardize the integrity of the project.

The work was back -breaking, but it provided a modest wage to put food on the table for these people's families.

My question:  Would this program work today, or is this generation too soft?  Would we rather take a handout than a hand up?

The other night, comedian Dennis Miller said we must help the helpless, but the clueless are on their own.

What do you think?  Would you pick up a shovel to help your family scrape by in these tough times?  As for me, if it was good enough for grandpa, it is good enough for me.  I'll just need a good pair of gloves.....my hands are a little sensitive :)

Doug

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