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There has been a lot of talk about Senator Obama using his mailing list of some two million names to assist the victims of Hurricane Gustav. Many on the right seemed to feel that action would be rather presumptuous on his part. Well, I do not agree. I think it’s a great idea, just as I applaud the Republicans for turning the first day of their convention into a hurricane relief effort. I am sure the folks who have been displaced by this storm will appreciate any help they receive, regardless of who it comes from.

Here is the e-mail, freshly received in my inbox…

Len –

Today, the thoughts and prayers of all Americans are with those in the path of Hurricane Gustav — and many of you are asking what you can do to help.

We do not yet know what the impact of Hurricane Gustav will be, and we hope with all our hearts that the damage will not be as great as it was three years ago.

But we know there will be damage, and there is something you can do right now.

Your financial support will strengthen organizations like the American Red Cross that are evacuating Gulf Coast residents and planning to help communities get back on their feet.

Make a donation to support the American Red Cross today.

At times like this, it is our compassion and resilience that define who we are as a nation.

Please give whatever you can afford, even $10, to make sure the American Red Cross has the resources to help those in the path of this storm:

https://donate.barackobama.com/redcross

Thank you for your generosity, and I hope you will join Michelle and me in praying for the safety of those in the path of the storm and the first responders who are doing all they can to ensure the safety of their communities.

Barack

If you find yourself in a position where you are able to help, please do so.

Thank you.

Tags: Barack Obama, Hurricane Gustav