One of the reasons why you are so successful in what you do in life is that you can stay focused. Unlike moi who is distracted easily by - OOOH SHINY!! :)
Anyway, to your points -
1 - You are right that most DID get out. As I said in another reply, the reasons why some did not are:
a) they were physically incapable to get out b) they were too stubborn or ignorant to get out c) they had an anchor (family member, job, or other personal committment)
2 - There is no point of licking your wounds while you are still inside of the fire. Right now, finger pointing is the LAST of the priorities.
3 - Everything going on out there is to be handled on a case by case basis. Grab food and water from a deserted store after a disaster? Okay, no big deal if you are literally trying to survive. Snatch a plasma television from the local electronics store? NO WAY!! If you loot, I'd shoot, no doubt.
Hang in there on your rant! I keep learning more about this, and honestly, I can't see a serious argument that the feds are the primary problem here. "A" problem, perhaps, but not the primary. I just worry that because the state folks got out so fast to complain, the president will end up sullied with it.
And I worry that this has influenced his Chief Justice nominee.
I'm tired of the blame game too. I actually beleive the people playing it will get it thrown back in their faces when all is done. I was getting scared this morning, after days of things just getting worse, but today's heroism is uplifting and exciting. I've almost been brought to tears many times by the coverage.
I'm not sure if this is of any interest, but it seems Concert Pianist Roger Dickerson is among the missing in NOLA. I wasn't sure if you were a fan/knew who he is.
I wasn't but that would be too bad if true. Of course, it's too bad when anyone is missing. Sigh! I am sorry to see that the death toll seems to be in the five figures.
We must stop blaming and focus on restoration and healing. I think the few stories I saw tonight on reunions and families being brought back together are the things we need to focus on, not the failure of some. Focus on the thousands that are digging deep into their pockets to help. I watched a concert tonight for NO and Our local football team (the Seahawks) had fans donate at their game tonight. That's what America should be commending and focusing on. The good. Just my 2p.
Excellent point. We don't want folks to lose sight of how much of a disaster this is, but we need to focus on the best of humanity more than the wosrt.
I was impressed how many $100 bills I saw in the special collection at church on Sunday for what is mostly a student crowd. I really feel terrible I haven't gotten my donation in, yet, but I kind of wanted to see how money came out for the month, because I'd like to not just give a pittance, but really dig a little. I recall what I gave tsunami-wise and Beslan-wise; I'd like to do more if at all possible. This is my own country!
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Anyway, to your points -
1 - You are right that most DID get out. As I said in another reply, the reasons why some did not are:
a) they were physically incapable to get out
b) they were too stubborn or ignorant to get out
c) they had an anchor (family member, job, or other personal committment)
2 - There is no point of licking your wounds while you are still inside of the fire. Right now, finger pointing is the LAST of the priorities.
3 - Everything going on out there is to be handled on a case by case basis. Grab food and water from a deserted store after a disaster? Okay, no big deal if you are literally trying to survive. Snatch a plasma television from the local electronics store? NO WAY!! If you loot, I'd shoot, no doubt.
Hmm.. I feel a rant coming on.
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