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Opinion | When tragedy strikes, America knows how to come together | Otis Sanford

ABC 24 political analyst and commentator Otis Sanford shared his point of view on the deadly storms that hit the Mid-South and other areas.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The story that everyone was talking about over the weekend, sadly, is a tragic one. Numerous tornadoes struck in at least six states Friday night into Saturday. And when it was over, death and devastation were left in their wake.

The hardest hit state was Kentucky where small towns were completely leveled – and the total loss of life is yet to be determined. Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi were hit also, as well as Illinois and Missouri. One tornado reportedly stayed on the ground for more than two hundred miles and obliterated everything in its path.

And yet, it is times like these when compassion and the human spirit are most apparent. First responders in every state tirelessly did their jobs rescuing as many people as possible who were trapped in the rubble. Medical personnel tended to the severely wounded – and volunteers also did all they could to help.

This is one time when the federal government is not the enemy and the federal response has been commendable. President Biden was correct. When tragedy strikes, we are not Democrats or Republicans, we are Americans who care for one another, pray for one another, and do all we can to help one another.

And tens of thousands of our fellow Americans will need our help in the coming days, weeks and months to cope with a horrific natural disaster. Let’s be there for them.

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