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In the aftermath of tragedies, people say and do some pretty stupid things. Like Reverend Lewis Logan of Bethel AME, who says that Katrina is a Black woman seeking retribution on the South for its history of racism (Matt Szabo). LAist might be a little color blind but the faces we see on TV dealing with this storm seem decidedly black and impoverished. And, regardless, what the hell kind of abuse of religious faith is that? Obviously Reverend Logan went to the same school of ministry as those in the group Columbia Christians for Life who believe hurricane Katrina looks like a fetus at 6 weeks of pregnancy and thus must be the lord's assault on America for its pro-choice ways. (Ms. Musings)
Sigh.
Meanwhile, local blog star Tony Pierce wants to know why black people are "looting" while white people are "finding" in picture captions around the web. On Good Day LA this morning, reporters talked to those in the grocery stores, many of whom said they were told (by the store owners? by aid workers?) to go and get what they needed and that with no electricity, clean water, ice, exits from or access to their areas, people were doing what they had to do. So, that's not really looting is it?
In more positive news, the LAFD is doing what they can to help out and you can too through local Red Cross relief efforts.
Photo courtesy of David Pappas.
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What bugs me the most is the [repeated] sensationalized coverage. Yesterday I saw repeated clips--around 7 or 8 times-- of that poor man who lost his wife. The first time I saw it, I wanted to cry. By the 8th time, I just muted the TV.
In catastrophes, the local and national news channels completely overdo the coverage. I wish they would break every 30 minutes when actual NEWS or developments surface... rather than filling three or four hour "news" blocks.
Nice post.
I live in Cedar Rapids, Iowa but have a brother-in law & family in Abita Springs, La. We have heard from them & know they are OK but was there any damage in Abita Springs? (Rob Werner)
My family & I are praying for the people affected by the hurricane. God Bless you all! We will make a donation to the Red Cross to help! Keep the faith! Bob Woodland
After the Northridge quake, I went to my neighborhood 7-11 and was stunned to find they were price gouging. They had actually taken the time to remove ALL price stickers. I reported them to the LA District Attorney and to the corporate office. I was promised that LA was going to prosecute them but I never heard anything. I never even got a reply from 7-11. I have never shopped at a 7-11 since. That said, I was secretly hoping that some of the stores being looted were 7-11s even though looting appalls me and I know these stores are independently owned.
Sounds like the National Guard needs to patrol the areas and rescue people!... Oh, wait... they're not here, they're busy...