Gas costs are skyrocketing, food prices are climbing, and wages aren’t rising to meet the new standard of living.
But tight budgets aren’t keeping people away from indulging in America’s favorite pastime, especially in Texas.
The Texas Rangers, as you may know, made it to the World Series (of baseball, for all those who don’t follow along with sports) for the second year in a row.
The deciding game saw the Rangers team fielding its home turf in Arlington.
The massively important game against the Detroit Tigers sold out the stadium.
The fans came out in huge numbers. The stadium was at 104.8 percent capacity! Pretty impressive for a country suffering economically.
What does this type of turnout say about Americans?
To me it says that Americans have hope. It proves the pride the U.S. people have in their country and in their traditions.
It shows that, despite turmoil and financial downfalls, there are still activities that Americans are able to share and unite in.
Of course baseball is a controversial sport.
With all of the steroid accusations, in-your-face team pride and gloating of who has a better ballpark, things are bound to get tense every once in a while.
But where’s the fun in abandoning competition just because of a recession?
It’s refreshing to think that despite hardships people of all ages, races, genders and religions are able to share a common interest, no matter the cost.
And, even though the turnout wouldn’t show it, the cost is high.
Tickets for the Tigers vs. Rangers game started at $71 per seat, with regular tickets reaching prices as high as $250!
Even though gas prices are getting close to hitting $4 a gallon, it’s nice to know that Americans save their money  and can still enjoy their lives and the company of their families by attending a fun baseball game every once in a while.