I've turned off my newsreader this week. I was talking to a fellow blogger last week - and we agreed that it seems like every body can't stop talking about Katrina and who's to blame for the aftermath. People are either ranting about it - or linking to everyone elses rants. Other than my entry about HCA's evacuation efforts (which was a POSITIVE post), and displaying a Red Cross Donation link, I haven't felt the need to blog on the situation. What could I possibly say that would do anything for those people? But some people just can't seem to keep away from their keyboards.
Enough already. Instead of spending an hour writing a blog entry about how Bush, Brown, FEMA, black people, white people, etc are to blame for the suffering in the gulf -- get up and actually do something for the people. Drop off clothes and toiletries at the local collection point - donate some money. Clean out all the extra stuff from your house -- everyone's got stuff they can give. Blogging about it, rehashing every single thing that has happened, casting blame this way and that ... that does absolutely NOTHING for those people.
You know how in the olden days all the old men would go to the general store and play checkers in the back and whine about the mayor and the weather?
It's like the internet is comprised entirely of cranky old men at the checkerboard. :banghead:
"Well, Todd. If I had decided to run for office instead of collating binders at FedEx Kinkos, surely I would not have failed to reinforce the levees. Wanna listen to some Green Day?"
:-propeller
K
I agree... I love the look of your site too:thumbsup: I'll be back
Exactly.
Goodness knows I have my issues with the President and others whose names have been dragged through the mud these last couple of weeks. But complaining and pointing fingers doesn't do ANYTHING for the people who are suffering. And it's just irresponsible to waste so much time being so counterproductive.
I'm from and live in baton rouge and i have to say that i agree with u totally. all of those people who say "well why didn't they all just get out when they were told?" don't know what the hell they are talking about. many of those people were from the 9th ward which is i think the poorest section of new orleans and didn't have a way to get out, and some, just didn't want to leave peroid. so i would say please everyone stop blaming each other and help these people. it is greatly appreciated :heartbeat: