Re: [MOPO] Interesting Post Ed

[simonoram]

"Am I paranoid or does anyone else get the feeling the entire world is laughing at us?"   Hello Tom,   I don't think anyone is laughing but they are in shock and disbelief that this has happened to a major American city, just from the people who have been through my establishment ( I run a hotel) in the last few days some of which have visited New Orleans all say what a tragic event it has been.   A few have mentioned the fact that New Orleans and the surrounding areas have always been in a precarious position with mother nature for many a decade now and that's what goes with the terriotry.Me myself looking in from what I have seen on the news and read about am prettty shocked as to why the defenses of a city such as New Orleans were not maintained and updated to the requirements needed, I believe the levees would not withstand a force 3 or 4 hurricane.   Perhaps it might have been in the areas best interest if the people who profited so much from the oil and gas-rich Mississippi delta, if they had put money back into the area that had supported them so well, after all are'nt they the people who altered the natural landscape of the region beyond recognition.   I'm not laughing and I have not met anyone who has.   Best Wishes to everyone affected and those still in the area.   Simon   ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom A. Pennock To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 8:54 PM Subject: [MOPO] Interesting Post Ed Ed Flood how appropriate for you to post.   Thank's Ed for the link to the BBC and the numerous world opinions. Am I paranoid or does anyone else get the feeling the entire world is laughing at us?   Just one thought. Why is it when there is a major disaster elsewhere in the world we help right away and things go smooth. Then we have a major Irwin Allen disaster here and we can't even help ourselves?   Just a couple of thoughts.   --Tom Pennock Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.