Time to consider those less fortunate: The people of Bethlehem
O little town of Bethlehem,
How still we see thee lie.
Except for tanks and M 16s and soldiers glaring eye.
And in thy rough streets shouting,
" the curfew's on it's clear".
The hopes and fears of many cry,
"Please don't forget we're here".
-- Sue Willbanks, 2002
Oregon unemployment rate: 5-6%
Unemployment at worst part of Great Depression: 25%
Unemployment rate in Bethlehem, Christmas 2006: 65%
Read it and weep.
http://www.openbethlehem.org/
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