40,000 to lose their jobs

I just saw the world news tonight. They said Home Depot,Caterpillar,GM and more were laying off up to 40,000 people. I tell you I don't see the end of this economic crisis anytime soon. Most of you know I am an upbeat guy with a go get them attitude but I am also a Realist. We need to stop walking around like this is not affecting us. I don't know what we need to do as Americans be we need to do something fast. Maybe a letter campaign to our congressmen.....what do you think