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[RC] How horrible! - Ridecamp Guest

Please Reply to: Tracey Smith txdistancerider@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or 
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WOW...what horribly calloused and insensitive things to say.

Not everyone there CHOSE to live there as Suzy so nicely pointed out.

I felt saddened when reading this post...as I am afraid someone victimized by 
this horrible storm...or their families will read it and think all folks on 
this list are heartless and cold.

Tracey


----- Original Message -----
From: Mary Ann Spencer
To: Amber B Fort ; Ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 5:14 PM
Subject: [RC] We lost New Orlenes


At the risk of 'flaming':
It is unfortunate about all the mess in LA, MS!!!  HOWEVER:  it has been 
predicated for many years.  I love the beach but do NOT live there because I 
have a GREAT respect for high water and high wind!!!  People who choose to live 
in dangerous hurricaine areas know the problem and seem to test their 'fate' 
every year.   New Orleans has had a subwater line problem for years.  Sorry, 
but if I live in a swamp, I must accept the inevitable periodical FLOODING!!!

Be assured, you will see your tax dollars at work.

They are NOT forced to live in a swamp, but choose to do so.

The pets are a different matter.  They are foced to live with their keepers.

Unlike going to war against our wishes, those that live on the gulf coast just 
have to realize it is dangerous to live there. 

There are better housing designs for hurricaines and high winds but people just 
keep building the same old high windage buildngs.  DUH!!!

Maybe ths horrific experience will open some eyes...... however, I doubt it.  
As long as there is PROFIT to be made, things WON"T change.  In the meantime, 
we ARE responsible for our own actions.   We have the freedom to sit in the 
wake of hurricaines and expect our government to bail us out.   May sound harsh 
but let's get a common sense perspective on this.  If the stove is hot, I 
prefer not to touch it.  We all must live with our mistakes.   The Gulf Coast 
of US is beautiful but also dangerous.

Get a grip and learn from your mistakes.




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