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The Tampa Tribune

Published: November 26, 2008

Given the economic problems dominating the headlines these days, it would not be surprising if people are feeling glum. Housing sales continue to fall, thwarting hopes for a turnaround for a key component of the local, state and national economies. The "Big Three" U.S. automakers are jetting, hats in hand, to Congress and asking for money to help them stave off bankruptcy. Banks and other financial institutions need help from the Treasury clearing bad loans and other dubious investments from their books. With all this and more going on, retailers are worrying that the black in the traditional post-Thanksgiving Black Friday start to the holiday shopping season will refer to more than just the mood of shoppers battling large crowds and overflowing parking lots.

At such moments of seeming gloom we should recall that the first Thanksgiving was held during the Civil War. By comparison, our current concerns are almost nothing weighed against the death and privations of that dark moment in our national history. What's more, we observed Thanksgiving during two world wars and the Great Depression our nation endured between them.

We can all give thanks that our economic problems usually heal themselves, providing government, regardless of the political party in power, doesn't do too much to get in the way. So tomorrow, relax and enjoy friends and family.

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