Very valid statement and I trust that these events will be a learning experience. There are many variables that exist regarding the next steps to take and there are no easy answers. There are very few people who can relate or comprehend any of the situations unless they have experienced such themselves. I for one can testify. I grew up on the Gulf Coast in Pascagoula, MS; then took residency in Biloxi, MS and I now reside in Atlanta for the past 3 years. I have experienced past storms and I have also witnessed the present damage. My brother-in-law works as a hurricane relief/demolitian contractor and we have worked in various hurricane affected areas post-Katrina and some you never hear about post-Rita.
Here is what I cannot understand?????
The majority if not almost the entire focus has been on New Orleans. Why hasnt there been even coverage depicting the true realm and the total wrath of Katrina as well as Rita. The entire Gulf Coast was affected and you rarely ever hear anything of these other areas. Moss Point, Pascagoula, Gautier, Ocean Springs, Biloxi, Gulfport, Pass Christian, Waveland to Slydell. How many times have you heard of these cities? These areas were greatly affected and some almost completely destroyed. These people havent been given an equal chance and yet they still continue to press on, rebuild or relocate and make progress. These stories need to be told, heard and seen to believe. New Orleans is an important part of the Katrina story as any other but it is not the only story and honestly it seems to be the only focus. How do you think these people in Mississippi feel? I can tell you. I have been in the midst of these people/families and I know alot of these people personally. I can tell you they are hurt but they press on. I would really like to see an expose on the rest of the areas that are being ignored and not represented as they should regarding this storm.
For those interested I have plenty of images of the MS Gulf Coast that will scratch the surface but no true comprehension can be reached without being present where these images where taken.
