Lot of screwed up priorities

[ilovetwofish]

I don't see how you could say it doesn't deserve to be mentioned that's wrong hopefully you rephrase that part of your comment.I drove the whole coastline walked the beaches and seen the damage first hand. There a hundreds of people that don't have homes anymore here in RI.

Originally Posted by nightfighter

I count my blessings in the midst of so much devastation, loss, and suffering in the areas that Sandy hit hard. What happened up here doesn't even deserve mention with what I see in NY, NJ, and CT.

But what really gets me pissed is seeing the food stores, generators, and lights being held aside for the now cancelled NY Marathon. Food and water not being made available to our citizens who need them! And hotels jacking up prices. Some people who lost homes or power have had to go to these hotels for shelter, if they could afford or find a room. And now they are being evicted to make room for Marathon reservations????? What were the organizers and the mayor thinking? Yes, they have finally cancelled, but it should have been done by Tuesday....

I am just in awe of the destruction and losses suffered this week. And disappointed in our system for not getting relief to those that are in need on a more timely basis.... Lessons from Katrina were not well learned I guess.

[BigFish]

Anyone found gouging.......their names and businesses should be made public via news and news papers so poeple know and can make a point of taking their business elsewhere!! I second the "People Suck!!" comment!!

[nightfighter]

Originally Posted by ilovetwofish

I don't see how you could say it doesn't deserve to be mentioned that's wrong hopefully you rephrase that part of your comment.I drove the whole coastline walked the beaches and seen the damage first hand. There a hundreds of people that don't have homes anymore here in RI.

My point was that any local effects, ie. my home, my block, my town, despite being oceanfront community was minimal in comparison.

[rphud]

I think the CT law was put in after 9/11 and it is still in force for when needed. Fines and jail time for those.

[likwid]

Nothing that could be seen from 95 through western CT looked like gouging. Although the lines just over the NY/CT border were absolutely insane. Police were checking ID's on the last 2 exits in NY before CT.

Lots of people driving like complete idiots but thats nothing new. Someone needs to put up a sign that reminds them if they'd just slow back down they'd save some gas while looking for gas.

[ilovetwofish]

Understood i cant imagine what most people are going through. Its terrible for everyone who is and was affected.


QUOTE=nightfighter;967325]My point was that any local effects, ie. my home, my block, my town, despite being oceanfront community was minimal in comparison.[/QUOTE]
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