First, I'm not proficient at this diary thing, so apologies. I came across this article in the Charlotte Observer and found the overwelming determination by ordinary people that President Obama succeed extraordinary.
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In today's online Observer:
A Charlotte "stimulus" mystery
Apparently, folks in the Charlotte, NC area are, quite by surprise, finding small denominations of cash in their newspaper boxes. There also is this note:
...Instead, he turned the envelope over and noticed two small, typed words: "STIMULUS GRANT." He opened the envelope, unfolded the letter inside, and a $10 bill fell out.
"You were chosen to receive the enclosed $10.00 because you are a responsible and compassionate person, and we need your help," the letter began. "President Obama is trying to stimulate the American economy, but he cannot do it alone; he needs all of us to help get the economy moving again."
The note also said: "We need your help and ask that you either spend the grant in the way you feel will best help stimulate the economy or give the grant to someone else you feel can best use it."
The letter was unsigned. "Have a great day!" it finished.
I am just joyfully dumbfounded just how much people wish for success, not only that, but they hear his message of getting through this thing together. There was an update to the story:
(Update, 2:43 p.m. - A possible clue: A reader writes that the money could be part of another generous effort. "A few weeks ago a local real estate company owner gave each of his employees $100 in a contest to spend anyway they wanted, it just had to be something that would stimulate the economy."
Know anything about the contest and the company? Tell us here.)
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The full text of the letter:
"You were chosen to receive the enclosed $10.00 because you are a responsible and compassionate person, and we need your help. President Obama is trying to stimulate the American economy, but he cannot do it alone; he needs all of us to help get the economy moving again. The owner of our company decided he wanted to do his part and created his own stimulus incentives, which we are delivering to worthy individuals whom we believe will invest the grant in a responsible way. We need your help and ask that you wither spend the grant in the way you feel will best help stimulate the economy or give the grant to someone else you feel can best use it.
The American economy will improve when all of us decide we are going to do our part and not rely on the government to solve this reession. You were not the cause of this recession, but you are the solution. We recognize this grant is a small token, but it is a start, and hopefully will be an incentive for you to become active in doing your part. We need to do more, but we need to start now. We hope you will tell your friends about your good fortune and encourage them to also get active stimulating the economy.
Have a great day!"
Anybody else have ideas how we as individuals can find a part and do it?