09-02-2005, 10:17 AM
To All:
I am extremely distressed by what I see as the complete failure of our government to prepare for the disaster in New Orleans. I feel a mixture of grief, frustration and anger at the failure of our so-called leaders to adequately address the emergency and I have spent the morning writing to our elected officials.
But the latest thing I read has sent me over the edge. Those over-seeing the evacuation of New Orleans are not allowing dogs on the buses. A little boy is reported to have been seen reaching out for his dog crying,
”Snowball. Snowball.” and then vomiting. Haven’t these people gone through enough? Now they are forced to give up their dogs? And what will happen to these animals? They will be put to death, that’s what. And their owners will have to contend with added grief and loss. What are these people thinking?
What can I do about this? Can any of you think of a response that might make a difference? I feel so helpless.
april
I am extremely distressed by what I see as the complete failure of our government to prepare for the disaster in New Orleans. I feel a mixture of grief, frustration and anger at the failure of our so-called leaders to adequately address the emergency and I have spent the morning writing to our elected officials.
But the latest thing I read has sent me over the edge. Those over-seeing the evacuation of New Orleans are not allowing dogs on the buses. A little boy is reported to have been seen reaching out for his dog crying,
”Snowball. Snowball.” and then vomiting. Haven’t these people gone through enough? Now they are forced to give up their dogs? And what will happen to these animals? They will be put to death, that’s what. And their owners will have to contend with added grief and loss. What are these people thinking?
What can I do about this? Can any of you think of a response that might make a difference? I feel so helpless.
april
april