semodex Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 This is a story about people in rural Alaska struggling to survive....$22 for a dozen eggs...$10 for a gallon of milk...$400 for groceries after an hour and 15 minute snowmobile ride to get to the store...my heart goes out to these people that have to pick between warmth and food....send some of that stimulus money their way....In rural Alaska villages, families struggle to survive - CNN.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 We can bail out companies but here we have people that are doing everything in their power to survive. It was heart rendering story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art_in_Heaven Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 There is poverty and starvation everywhere in the world. What can we do to help all of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Very true art...but sometimes we need to just start at home. (meaning in our own country) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prospectmom Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) Sounds like it is something that the Alaska Government needs to help with ... I know funds could be redirected to help in this.... also They need to start some kinda co-op buying to bring the price down... Having dehydrated items shipped/ dry eggs, powdered milk, etc. would help also... As always when you live in a remote area it costs more.... I feel moe blessed we live 50 miles from town so it costs more here if you want to buy at the local little store ... We plan and shop once a month for most things and more often for perishables every other week. Living where we do makes the sacrifices we make worth it....... I would hate to live in a town/city Edited February 9, 2009 by prospectmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semodex Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 There is poverty and starvation everywhere in the world. What can we do to help all of them?There is starvation worldwide...the thing that get me is that these people are supposed to be protected and taken care of by OUR government....sigh, I know...I'm really naive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 There is starvation worldwide...the thing that get me is that these people are supposed to be protected and taken care of by OUR government....sigh, I know...I'm really naive Not naive....compassionate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semodex Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) I sent an email. Anyone want to email Governor Palin? Alaska Governor Sarah Palin Edited February 9, 2009 by semodex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prospectmom Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I just emailed her ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john doe Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Ask how many want to move to the lower 48. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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