The turbulence that has been sweeping the nation seems to not have affected only human residents.

Recently, case after case of animals striking back has marked how dramatically the animals are reacting to the many changes in the country. Most of these incidents are not, unfortunately, tranquil and sympathetic; instead of bringing attention to the care and keeping of such poor animals, they are creating a reputation fro being violent, despicable creatures.

A tractor-trailer driver was innocently driving down a Nevada highway when, out of nowhere, a 15-pound eagle crashed into the front window. Matthew Roberto Gonzalez went from casually cruising down the road to being covered in broken glass with an injured bird next to him in a matter of seconds.

The eagle was so energetic that even the police officer opted to give the responsibility of transporting the bird to a professional.

Equally shocking is the story of a Pennsylvania alligator who is being accused of setting a school on fire.

There was no one in the building at the time; no humans, anyway.

The owner of the abandoned elementary school was living there with a zoo full of exotic pets; he thinks the flames started when the gator knocked over a heater, starting a pile of papers on fire.

With no laws being broken, police are not charging the man with anything.

Perfectly complementing the menagerie of animals-gone-mad stories is the epic tale of an Australian man and his family and their recent confrontation with a kangaroo.

The bouncing marsupial broke into the house while the family was still asleep. Upon discovering what exactly had disrupted his sleep, the man sprung out of bed and wrestled the roo until he was finally able to push the weakened, bleeding animal out the front door.

Americans are taking full opportunity of their economic hardships to pity themselves. They are always looking for a chance to feel sorry for themselves, but often fail to notice the even more unfortunate around them.

These sudden cases of seemingly random animal attacks may not strike anyone as something unusual; such things happen from time to time, and most choose not to delve into the reasons for them.

In this case, however, there may be perfectly liable reasons for these outbursts. The correlation between the increasing amount of attacks and downturned economy may not be a coincidence.

Perhaps they are bitter about not being fed their usual amount of meow mix and table scraps. Their humans may be too busy job hunting to pay much attention to them. Animal shelters have been suffering in recent weeks because of the many Americans who feel they can no longer care for their pets.

I am not in the least feeling positive about the state of the economy. Looking at these poor animals, however, my sympathy for them is making me rethink my own situation. If I were deprived of my favorite snacks, ignored by my best friends, and thrown into the streets because my family was running out of money, I might be bitter to.

I implore you, my readers, to consider the animals. While you’re busy pining and moping, remember them. If you cannot win their respect, they may take their revenge.