I agree the your statement with Bjarne. The reason most are talking is because they/we are trying to make some sense of it all and in some cases see what went wrong in hopes that if it happens again then there will not be a repeat of the wrongs if possible. As well as a "what if some disaster happened here in my area" what would happen? are we prepared?"
And yes this "topic" needs to dissipate and get back to costumes. De -----Original Message----- Gentle List I made a donation to the American Red Cross this afternoon. I agree with Fran that it may be far more productive to send money if this is weighing on one's conscience or heart, than for the list to discuss or decide whether or not the off topic comments that have been made by folks from other countries are deliberately insensitive or simply naievete manifesting itself in an unpleasant way. I read the offending post, and honestly believe that Bjarne's shaky English is the culprit. It did not seem offensive to me. I thought it sounded like he'd heard some news stories abroad blaming Bush or the Federal gov't for the "mishandling" (again not taking a position, just repeating the news' latest spin) and was only commiserating, not trying to stir the pot. I genuinely thought he was trying to be kind, but he really doesn't have much command of the language. That said, Fran's also right, this isnt' the place for this discussion. People's hearts are breaking and it is way, way too real a catastrophe for those of us here to be discussing in any meaningful way. There's nothing we can do but send money or pray, or both. My heart goes out to those who are living this nightmare. Please let's not make this a place that is unpleasant by making it a political forum. Again, you all in the Gulf Coast are in my prayers. God speed. Back to costume content discussion.... angela +++++ Angela F. Lazear Cabbage Rose Costumes www.cabbagerosecostumes.com Theatrical Costume Design _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
