Eva wrote:Just watched an ABC news report that showed people going house-to-house in Galveston, trying to talk the last 10% into leaving. Some won't. One was elderly and bedridden, but said she'd trust God "'cause He's bigger than a hurricane." <shaking head> Another was also bedridden, a man who had lost both legs and had multiple health problems. He is dependent on medical equipment and refused to go. Another man was stocking supplies and water on the top floor of a church building that has survived several hurricanes. The church has helped storm victims through previous hurricanes. He's staying to help those who won't leave after the storm passes. There are all sorts of stories.
Very strange seeing places I know on the news...all boarded up. Even stranger to think they might not be there in another 24-36 hrs.
I have a real problem with news stations reporting like that.
They only choose to show those that will touch someones sympathy strings. Not that , that is BAD , but there are people who can NOT leave due to finances. Or, families who have no tv/ radio and dont necessarily know TO evacuate. What about the younger people who feel they are invincible and just dont WANT to leave?
There are many other reasons people dont leave and I always find it bothersome to watch a news cast only show things that make you feel " good".
Im not saying it feels good to watch a woman bed ridden due to health problems and chooses not to leave due to her faith in god..
But it doesnt feel the SAME to watch a group of kids who just dont wanna leave. Or know about the families who cant leave. they have no transportation.. no way of getting information..
I dont know. I dont really have the words as to why stories like that bother me.. but they do. Not that it really matteres.. I mean, there will ALWAYS be people who can get out and dont, or who cant get out and are stuck..
I guess, I just wish the news castors and journalists would cover and show everything.
or.. im just rambling like usual.. ;-)
