That is NOT what anyone was saying, and you know it.

Posted By: we understand your point on 2005-10-28
In Reply to: Bringing up hurricane discussion - EsTxMT

What we said was that healthy, able-bodied people should not have been standing in line the very next day after the storm looking for ice, water, and food, and complaining about the lack of help. They should have had at least three days' worth of supplies on hand. The government resources that were going to help the people who CHOSE not to prepare COULD have gone to those people who really needed it and assisting in cleanup. There's a HUGE difference in elderly people going 14 days and running out of provisions versus young, healthy, able-bodied people going ONE DAY. THAT was the gist of the discussion. It wasn't a slam against those who truly need the help, just being annoyed with those who can help themselves but refuse to do so.

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Bringing up hurricane discussion - EsTxMT
- We were prepared to survive 3 weeks cut off from the outside world. - Ex-Floridian
- I agree with you 100%. I'm in Broward Co. and we - got the brunt of Wilma. sm
  - People should have powdered formula/mild. Mix it up one bottle at a time. - Just came to me after reading your post. nm
    - Powdered formula/milk sounds like a good solution. - Indy-MT
      - Two weeks is understandable. I wouldn't expect anybody to be able to - survivor MT
    - A great argument for breastfeeding nm - No name
      - Yes, but - SM
- After living thru 3 hurricanes last year, including Tropical Storm Bonnie, EVERYONE - ANYWHERE near the expected track,
- agree 100% when areas not predicted get hit; they can't prepare. sm - another EsTxMT
  - Hi! Yes I am in Lufkin. sm - EsTxMT
    - hurricanes and what comes after (ranting) - ta_shi
- Your argument does not hold water. - C-msg
- preparation. - mtathome
- That is NOT what anyone was saying, and you know it. - we understand your point
  - Just realize that there are healthy able bodied people... - FloridaMT
    - As long as healthy, able-bodied people - Sandy
      - *APPLAUSE*APPLAUSE*APPLAUSE - well-said and you're absolutely correct!
      - Brava! Wonderfully said. Exactly correct. - sm
    - Minimum wagers DO NOT drive SUVs and - brand new cars (in water lines) Dang! NM
    - Not specially addressing hurricanes but - SM
    - Enough already! I am a very caring person. I don't make a lot of money either. - you just don't get it
      - and how is that unfortunate situation anyone's fault but your own? - sm
        Amen! - nm
        My situation is not unfortunate. I don't know how you got that from my post. - drop jawed
        Your response sounded angry, defensive and judgmental - and that's a poor excuse
        No, see? You didn't even read the posts. You came - it's over your head
        Okay, bye! Don't forget to take your meds on the way out! - LOL
        Yes, it is frustrating when trying to converse with people - what a pathetic TROLL!
        What's really pathetic is how people who are so - angry and disappointed with the outcome
        RE - ?????
        Oh, I forgot. You're only allowed to hate and resent white people. - You're a racist too, think about it.
        It supposed to be so insulting to be called the "R" word. - meanwhile everyone is racist - so what?
        AMEN! - nm
        Tired of the victim mentality - Get over it
        Exactly! - sm
  - There is also the possibility that someone was standing in line for an elderly person, again - TM
    - family works for welfare - tia
      - That's right. Based on the honor system. Makes sense then - that Drs & lawers 1st in line LOL nm
    - No, that wasn't the case. I watched the interviews on the news. - possible, but not the case

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