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[RC] re: Something to think about - Kristi Schaaf

I think lots of those people in New Orleans already
were IN survival mode way before Katrina. Those living
in poverty or homeless already knew all about sheer
survival. So, for those of us on the outside saying
that they should have been 'prepared', how DO people
in New Orleans prepare for something like this? (other
than not living there in the first place!) The only
thing I can think of is to buy a boat and have it tied
to your roof (that is, if you actually live in a
house). And, you know, at first I couldn't understand
how anyone could ignore warnings to leave the city.
Then I thought of the times that the tornado sirens
have gone off three times in three days, and we
haven't gone to the basement every single time....same
thing really....and, I compare those who couldn't
leave (because they didn't have access to
transportation) to those here in the midwest who don't
have a basement. Both types just hunker down and hope
for the best. I'm a 'take care of yourself' type of
person, but Katrina has brought out a compassion and
sorrow in me for mankind that I thought I had reserved
for helpless animals. Kristi 

Life's a journey, so enjoy the ride (and try not to fall off)


               
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