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lettie · 02-09-2005, 07:32

It's heartbreaking to watch footage of this disaster and I am glad that aid is getting through. The news here seems to be concentrating on people looting today. These people now have nothing, no food, no clean water, no clothing, no medications. If looting is the thing to do in order to preserve the lives of themselves and their families then it has to be done. I know that some people will always take advantage of a disaster of this magnitude in order to loot and capitalise from the chaos, but I believe that the vast majority are merely trying to stay alive. It's like watching footage from a third world country at the moment and I do hope that the situation improves soon....

02-09-2005, 07:32	#26
lettie Filthy / Gorgeous Bejeweled Blitz Champion! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Xanadu Posts: 4,005 Blog Entries: 337 Liked: 67 times Rep Power: 88670	Re: Katrina- Aftermath It's heartbreaking to watch footage of this disaster and I am glad that aid is getting through. The news here seems to be concentrating on people looting today. These people now have nothing, no food, no clean water, no clothing, no medications. If looting is the thing to do in order to preserve the lives of themselves and their families then it has to be done. I know that some people will always take advantage of a disaster of this magnitude in order to loot and capitalise from the chaos, but I believe that the vast majority are merely trying to stay alive. It's like watching footage from a third world country at the moment and I do hope that the situation improves soon.... __________________ Never put off until tomorrow what you can avoid altogether. The views expressed here are my own and not necessarily those of my family, friends, employer, this site, my neighbours, hairdresser, dentist, GP, next door's dog or anyone else who knows me..