I am not racist in the least. To me, people are people, regarless of skin tone, religious background, or lack of a cool mullet. But the shit I have seen on TV has pissed me off. I have yet to see any vid footage of a white person looting. Well, maybe a few, but those are the whiggers I dont think count. Yes, I know alot of the looting is, in my mind considering that some people need staples to live is acceptable. But, why the hell to you need an Xbox and a 42" plasma TV to help your family cope with the devistation when there is no power?? Tell me how you can justify that!
I have thought hard and long at this, and I am ready to go down south. I work at a gas station that is affected by Katrina as most in the south, and nation wide are. I ask this, should I ask to be transfered to a store in the hurricane/flood ravaged region that my company serves, or should I just sit back at my safe store and just deal with complaints on gas prices and such??
I am on the fence with this one. My wife is all for me going down there if I can secure monetary support for them while I am down there. I only have 3 requests if I need/want to go down to the Mississipppi/Louisiana region.
1. Transportation, or at least some assistance down there, cause my crappy 85 Chevy Celebrity is not gonna make it down there.
2. A place to sleep.
I dont care about air conditioning or any creature comferts like that. Just a place to lay my head and get some shut eye.
3. A promise that my wife and kid at home will be taken care of.
This is my 1st and foremost goal in my life, but I know that we are MUCH better off than those in the Gulf, but they are the reason I live and breath
I would appriciate any comments on what I have said, cause in effect, this could alter my life. I am all for doing what ever I can to help out with the worst thing that has ever happened, not just to America, but to the world.
Friday, September 02, 2005
My rant
Posted by BlackCrypt at 3:16 AM
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i too, have watched the news and seen the videos-and i also have the same feelings that you do-
as for what you should do, i cannot say- it's a personal thing-
but i do know that given the oportunity to be of any assistance, aside from my wallet, i would take it-
it is hard to see the videos of the bad things that are being shown, and know that the videos are selective- there are good things being done- they are just not as 'news-worthy' or sensational to view-
but i do think that given the chance to go help, i would- as there are people who would appreciate it, and i would be earning my 'atta-boys' for the future-
i think your requests are reasonable, and if i could help you, i would-
all i can offer is my prayers, good thoughts and safe wishes.
hi gar
i think you have to do what you feel it's the right thing to do .
you have a wonderful wife who supports you and i am sure you will take care of everything so she and bastian will be all set while you are there .
i send you everything positive and wish you the best !!
hugs,lola
You will have to make your own decision - but I applaud your desire to help however you can. Godd luck with your choice -whatever it turns out to be.
I do know that, as bad as I feel, if I could get down there to work in one of the hospitals even to do the grunt work so the pros could do their stuff instead of emptying bedpans, I would go. It would be a little bit that I could do where I knew I was needed since I don't have a lot of money to donate. So I understand what you are saying. You have your family's support...it would be a fine example for your son. If you can work out the requirements maybe you should go for it.
Gar,
I admire your stance on this whole thing, and agree with you 100 %.
It is too easy for so many of us to sit here and complain about the gas prices rising, the food prices rising, etc. while others in the southern states have virtually nothing!!! Yes, it is a little more difficult for many with the higher prices of things due to the storms and such, but at least we HAVE the items available to us and at least we have the basic necessities in life to keep us relatively safe, healthy, and comfortable.
The requests that you have posted, are actually not that far fetched. Perhaps talking with the big wigs of your company, those requests could possibly be taken care of rather easily. Having your pay direct deposited, would take care of your situation for your wife and child. Perhaps talking with your company big wigs and/or working with other groups around town who are organizing efforts to help in the south may help you fulfill the other requirements. Perhaps your company or a local RV company could supply you with a small motorhome or camper type vehicle to travel in that would also allow you to have both transportation and a place to sleep in. Maybe doing some training in disaster help through the red cross or salvation army, etc would be of some help as well. Perhaps your company would donate some water, powdered milk, canned goods, manual can openers, flashlights, batteries, blankets and/or clean/dry clothing, disinfectants, etc as well as some basic first aid items would be helpful.
You could fill a motorhome or camper of some sort full of supplies to help out as well as take care of yourself and then go down and help out in what ever way is possible for you and in what ever way is needed by the people.
Hooking up with others can make your effort even more fruitful and I think most companies and people would be willing to help out in what ever ways they can. Sometimes it is just a matter of one person taking the initive to do something and then approaching others with tangible ways that they can help!
Don't be afraid to ask around and I believe you will have no problem fulfilling all of your requirements and then be on your way to help as well as quieting your spirit.
Know that what ever you do or decide, that prayers will be there for you and for all the people!!!
God Bless!
D.
Hello my friend, I have waited and thought over the situation before I gave you my comments, First let me say I do so admire your desire to help...I think many of us feel we would like to be able to help some way in this disaster... whether we are able or not. You mentioned you wife and child I wonder if you would be transfering to work for the same company you are working for now, and would you be taking your family or leaving them behind... and for how long???? I am a firm believer in famlies being together if at all possible...you said your wife is okay with you going...and she may be, but is it possible that she loves you and said okay because she knows this is your desire, and wants you to be happy with your decission? This decission has to come from the heart of both you, and your wife, no one else can tell you what to do...it only effects, you, your wife, and your son... so we can't say, "Yes you go down there and help," or "No don't you go."
Because we can't know the possible out-come for you and your precious family. I believe your first obligation is to your wife and child and all other good deeds you may be allowed to do after they are taken care of...are great. So think about it and dicuss it and decide together. Not about what some outsider may say or not say... I do wish the very best for you and your family and what ever you decide... May God Bless and protect you and your family always keeping all of you safe where ever you go in this life.
Always and forever. A caring friend...
Gar, I know you want to " do good" and I know your heart is in the right place. I just feel that your place is with your family. Wayney's health is not the best, and even as good as Bastian is, it can be hard on her, and you know that. You will need money while there...you can't afford both to go and for your family to have what they are accustomed to. And then there is the possibility that something could happen to you. What would Wayney and Bastian do without you? It would devastate them. There is help going in down there now...certified, qualified help. Let them do it, please. I am an empath, and I have very, very bad feelings about this for you. Pleast heed those feelings. I know this is really hitting home for you, and I know you feel useless sitting at home. But you aren't...it's men like you, commen men, who raise a family, love their wives and children, go to work everyday, 24/7, that are the backbone of America. And we need that to continue, despite the tragedy.If you want to volunteer, contact the Red Cross and other agencies, and ask if they are sending anyone from your area, and ask how you can volunteer to help in a shorter, more limited way. Maybe there are things you can do there...pack boxes and trucks of supplies etc. Think out of the box....and you can have the best of both worlds. You are already a hero in my book, for being one of the very few "good guys" !!
She may understand but if you leave this state I WILL kick your ass ;) Really as someone else said just try and do things from here if you can. But you have a great heart.XOXO Sully
Thats a pretty good argument Sull, and others too. I guess I will be staying to annoy everyone!!!
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