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New New Orleans
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There's a guy in New Orleans that works for (or owns - I can't tell) a data center. It just so happens that the data center is in a dry part of the city. We're talking barely on the dry part of the city... 4 blocks down is flooded. Anyhow, he's got a blog running that is a terrific read and full of up to the minute information. New Orleans is clearly in a state of utter chaos.
Check out the following before and after pics:
Before Katrina
After Katrina
Google Map location of the above mentioned data center.
There are reports of cops looting Walmarts with stolen SUVs. COPS. What has this world come to? People are shooting at rescue workers. What ever for? I just can't imagine what drives these people to shoot others and steal Nike's and TV's at a time like this.
I would be surprised if the city manages to keep half of its population. No offense to anyone living there, but it just seems like a stupid place to live. Under sea level, near the coast, in a hurricane plagued area. Perhaps I am speaking ignorantly, but it sure seems like inevitability when the only thing preventing disaster is a man made levy. They have to pump the rain water out of the city to prevent flooding. How much sense does that make?!
That said, I know New Orleans is (was) a beautiful city. I've been told countless times that it's a great place to visit with rich history. Still, you won't see me living on a flood plain near the coast!
God bless everyone affected by this disaster. God bless the rescue workers, military personnel, and the innocent victims of the disaster and the post-disaster riots, looting, and general chaos. My prayers are with you.
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Jim said...
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Josh, some of your comments are a little short sighted I think. I don't think it's fair to say that the majority could have gotten out if they listened.
Keep in mind that communication during a major disaster isn't as good as you might think. Based on several interviews I watched, many people just didn't realize the extent of the hurricane and didn't even hear the evacuation orders.
Also, most of the people that are stranded are from the poorer parts of the city. Many of these people may not have had a way our or a place to go.
You can't evacuate your house if you literally don't have anywhere to go. Too poor to afford a hotel or motel or gas even. Some people need medication or treatment and can't easily pickup and leave.
Also, the majority are not shooting at the looters. Listen to the MP3 interview I posted in the next blog with the Mayor. He explains that the looters are likely the drug addicts who have no where to get a fix. Most of the people at the stadium are families that are just lost and have nothing.
Let us not forget that Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me." :)
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