What about Us?

I came across an article in Newsweek that caught my attention. http://www.newsweek.com/id/160698 Aptly titled, "What about Us?", the article puts a human face to the worsening economic crisis that we are in the midst of. Everyday I hear about economic stimulus plans and bank bailouts, but what does that mean for the average American? Will we see any relief? What do those numbers mean for me?
Job loss is at its highest since 1974 and we all are certain to either know or be one of the many people effected by this number. In Miami, over a thousand people waited in line for the chance to apply for one of 35 openings for a firefighting position. It seems like everywhere you look, houses and businesses are being foreclosed upon. And as an average, middle class American, it appears to me the only people getting relief are CEO's on Wall Street. The government seems to be failing to meet the needs of taxpayers, workers, and homeowners, yet bailing out investment banks with fraudulant practices. The new stimilus plan that is expected to be signed into effect this weekend, is supposed to pump millions of dollars into the economy, but that money is being pumped mostly into government programs and not into taxpayers hands. How is that going to put food on the table of struggling families? I encourage you to take a look at this article, read the stories of people that are just like all of us. Its a scary time in America, an uncertain time. We need to find a solution that addresses all of the people and not just the wealthy.