I don't know enough about the financial markets to know if the bailout was necessary or not. But, I know that small businesses were starting to get hurt because they couldn't get any credit. And, I hope that if the bailout is going to bring relief that it comes soon because it is getting really bad for people.

First gas price, then mortages, now jobs and a bailout. It seems like Congress doesn't have any idea how much people are suffering. I found this site that is collecting stories about how the economy is affecting us. They plan to put them together so they can relay a message to Congress. I sent in my story. Check it out. . .

http://www.friendsoftheuschamber.com/email/wall_street_3.html

I keep checking back because they are going to post the stories on the site. I really want to see what other people have to say. I hear stuff from my neighbors, but what about people in other parts of the country.

Is the economy hurting you? It has definatley affected me and my family.