I can't imagine the outdoor market being gone, or Cafe Du Monde
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Katrina...reactions
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This is realy upsetting me:
In some blogs there are people saying that we shouldn't do too much for New Orleans cause these people knew it was high risk, and even someone said cause it had a sleazy reputation that we shouldn't care as much!
In some blogs there are people saying that we shouldn't do too much for New Orleans cause these people knew it was high risk, and even someone said cause it had a sleazy reputation that we shouldn't care as much!
Well there are a lot of idiots out there, why pay attention to them? The rest of this country cares, and will do its best to help.
I have some potentially good news!!! One of my co-workers said that one of her relatives will be going down to assist with the recovery effort. When he did this last yr he brought back some dogs I said maybe he could bring some cats for me to foster as he will be making trips back to Wisconsin. Another co-worker will ask her hubby -she said she could take a cat w/kittens. I could take 2 for sure. So now I have to get the details worked out. Perhaps there are other Wisconsin TCS's that could open their homes to some fosters??? What aid group would be the best to contact?
Please PM me with help as my co-worker will be seeing her relative this weekend!!
That could be my wedding anniversary present (that I will inform my husband 1st!!)
This would be so great!!!
Please PM me with help as my co-worker will be seeing her relative this weekend!!
That could be my wedding anniversary present (that I will inform my husband 1st!!)
This would be so great!!!
I just cannot watch any more on the news. It tears me up inside to see those poor people and try to imagine what they must be going through. I have been through several hurricanes, and that was scary enough, but to see those poor people, and hear about how they are just pushing the dead bodies out of the way for now, it is just more than I can stand to watch, knowing there is nothing can be done for them right now.
When we got hit by 2 hurricanes last year,(just in our area)it was nowhere NEAR what they are going through now. I admire the strength of the people that are holding up so well, it amazes me. Mike & I look at each other & say "That could have been us"
Last year, the Humane Society was just overwhelmed..it was as if they were used as a dumping ground for people just dropping off their animals & never returning for them. On top of that, they had their own hurricane damage to deal with.
Disasters of this magnitude bring out the best & worst of us.
Last year, the Humane Society was just overwhelmed..it was as if they were used as a dumping ground for people just dropping off their animals & never returning for them. On top of that, they had their own hurricane damage to deal with.
Disasters of this magnitude bring out the best & worst of us.
I think I am at that point, too. Not just because of the human suffering but for the way the media is reporting! Yes, folks are desperate, do you constantly have to find someone to blame? Disasters happen and people will suffer/die/you-name-it.
It's getting hard to put my thoughts in writing.
Nawlins is NOT a sleazy place. I've seen more sleaze, slime and slugs in CINCINNATI than I EVER HAD in Nawlins. In Nawlins, the PEOPLE are wonderful, bright & they are truly what makes Nawlins, Nawlins!!!!!!
Heck when I returned here on July 19, I was almost in tears cuz I stepped off the plane back into Cincinnati and poof... all the love was gone. People in NO at least look you in the eye with a smile & they're hospitable & there is no prejudice. I had to deal with rude people right off the bat here in my wonderful hometown.
A coworker of mine who lives in Florida (Orlando, our HQ), said to me, "the people there are stupid for not leaving, I mean duh, who would live in a city under Sea Level?".... Oh man did I get MAD!!! I told him, they are NOT stupid, it is their home, and my friend lives there you idiot!
I quit watching the news as soon as I heard from my friend Brandy. Period. I can't handle watching the people suffer. It is making me mad that they aren't getting more help.
Heck when I returned here on July 19, I was almost in tears cuz I stepped off the plane back into Cincinnati and poof... all the love was gone. People in NO at least look you in the eye with a smile & they're hospitable & there is no prejudice. I had to deal with rude people right off the bat here in my wonderful hometown.
A coworker of mine who lives in Florida (Orlando, our HQ), said to me, "the people there are stupid for not leaving, I mean duh, who would live in a city under Sea Level?".... Oh man did I get MAD!!! I told him, they are NOT stupid, it is their home, and my friend lives there you idiot!
I quit watching the news as soon as I heard from my friend Brandy. Period. I can't handle watching the people suffer. It is making me mad that they aren't getting more help.
You have to live somewhere. In my area we have tornados and are long overdue for a major earthquake.
I don't think anyone can be blamed for what happened. Nature just reminded us we are not gods.
I have been watching news every chance I get at home and it's just heartrending to see what the people and animals are going through.
I would like to make some points on comments made regarding people who refused to leave-because they were too lazy or didn't believe it'd be this bad or whatever... I have heard some people say that these people should've known better and should've listened to the authorities about evacuating.. I find this attitude very saddening...
Many people didn't leave because they did not have ANY MONEY, had no transportation, had no gas or low on gas, were too sick/old, couldn't leave other family members who refused/couldn't leave or couldn't find a place that would accept pets. Especially in Biloxi- that's one of the very poor areas and from what I saw on news, most of the people who stayed were trying to get out but had no luck before the hurricane hit. Many people who evacuated areas near Biloxi before the hurricane said many of their friends would come up to them asking for $10, $20 to fill up their cars so they could get out but just couldn't. That show how BROKE many people in those areas were!
PLEASE try not to judge these people who didn't leave. Rescuers found one lady who weighted 300 pounds stuck in her flooded house with 2 dogs - she just had surgery and couldn't leave her home and NO ONE CHECKED ON HER. Due to this, she developed gangerene. I don't know what happened to her afterwards but this is just one of the many stories I heard regarding people who didn't leave.
Again, some people didn't leave because they didn't want to or didn't think this would be this bad BUT MANY COULDN'T LEAVE due to having no money, transportation, no gas, too sick/old, family members staying, etc..
All of these people and animals are in my prayers and thoughts.
I would like to make some points on comments made regarding people who refused to leave-because they were too lazy or didn't believe it'd be this bad or whatever... I have heard some people say that these people should've known better and should've listened to the authorities about evacuating.. I find this attitude very saddening...
Many people didn't leave because they did not have ANY MONEY, had no transportation, had no gas or low on gas, were too sick/old, couldn't leave other family members who refused/couldn't leave or couldn't find a place that would accept pets. Especially in Biloxi- that's one of the very poor areas and from what I saw on news, most of the people who stayed were trying to get out but had no luck before the hurricane hit. Many people who evacuated areas near Biloxi before the hurricane said many of their friends would come up to them asking for $10, $20 to fill up their cars so they could get out but just couldn't. That show how BROKE many people in those areas were!
PLEASE try not to judge these people who didn't leave. Rescuers found one lady who weighted 300 pounds stuck in her flooded house with 2 dogs - she just had surgery and couldn't leave her home and NO ONE CHECKED ON HER. Due to this, she developed gangerene. I don't know what happened to her afterwards but this is just one of the many stories I heard regarding people who didn't leave.
Again, some people didn't leave because they didn't want to or didn't think this would be this bad BUT MANY COULDN'T LEAVE due to having no money, transportation, no gas, too sick/old, family members staying, etc..
All of these people and animals are in my prayers and thoughts.
You have that absolutely right!
I also would like to make another point that was made on news I saw the other night...
Some people from those areas said if this happened at the BEGINNING of the MONTH, a lot MORE people would have evaucated since they would have used the money from their paychecks to LEAVE!
Imagine how much impact TIMING has on the lives of these poor people! ONLY IF Hurricane Katrina had hit at the beginning of the month- how many more people/animals would still be alive today???
Some people from those areas said if this happened at the BEGINNING of the MONTH, a lot MORE people would have evaucated since they would have used the money from their paychecks to LEAVE!
Imagine how much impact TIMING has on the lives of these poor people! ONLY IF Hurricane Katrina had hit at the beginning of the month- how many more people/animals would still be alive today???
Yes, I would say most of the people on Social Security get their checks at the beginning of the month - my mom is one and we probably would have been in the same dilemma.Originally Posted by Pamela
I also would like to make another point that was made on news I saw the other night...
Some people from those areas said if this happened at the BEGINNING of the MONTH, a lot MORE people would have evaucated since they would have used the money from their paychecks to LEAVE!
Imagine how much impact TIMING has on the lives of these poor people! ONLY IF Hurricane Katrina had hit at the beginning of the month- how many more people/animals would still be alive today???
One family did make it up here only because they pooled their resources with another neighbor. They said they had about 6 gallons of gas and maybe $4 in cash.
Then again, there are those stubborn few who just didn't believe this could happen because it hadn't before (or not within recent memory).
I'd like to help, but am worried that the donations won't get to the right people or in a timely fashion (look what happened with 911). I will probably send my contribution to the animal shelters.
Did anyone hear the mayor of NO this morning- he is really getting frustrated and I can't say I don't blame them. Wouldn't you think that they could have had some buses lined up to move the people who couldn't afford to leave?? Its just crazy.
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The thread has been edited. If you want to get in a political debate, post in IMO or do it privately. This thread is about our reactions. Not a blame game. This is NOT the place to bash on anyone! I realize we are all emotional this week and frustrations are extremely high, but it is so counterproductive to start sniping at each other, and like I said - this is not the thread to snipe at anyone.
Exactly. This ain't the moment. Let's worry about who is to blame when all this mess is over, not when people are still dying.
Not to change the subject, but I just think the word snipe is really funny.
