I found it very depressing reading your article on the tornado in Joplin ("Death toll climbs to 116 from worst twister since 1953" May 24). I hope this really brings us as a nation together and provides relief like we did for Katrina. I pray that everyone will be able to make recoveries for all their losses. And I certainly hope President Obama does more for the town of Joplin then just "send his condolences" to the governor.

Rachel Airey, Bel Air