Which was a bigger tragedy?

[needtogetaas]

9/11 was far worse it was the first ever attack on main land American soil that is a pretty big fucking deal IMO.

Katrina although tragic is not out of the ordinary huricans happen all the time all over the world and many people die most poor that is not a something that is unique America. I just think that most were suprised by the goverments handeling of things and that is why so many people view it as so very traggic.

what about the french and england gess we all forget about them attacking us that far back.

 

[Bikini Mod]

I suppose the answer would depend on where it was that you were residing at the time.

 

[radarstoy]

9/11 has made me lose faith in our countries responsiblity to take care of it's citizens. Does the governments response to pay the families off in big bucks take away their oversight in heeding the warning sighs? I remember hearing about a women who lost her husband in the wtc. She was paid several million and ended up spending a large chunk shopping. In overall lives lost we have not heard the last of this tragedy. I wouldn't be surprise if the numbers skyrocketed in the next few years from all the crap in the air. Shattered glass can't be good for the lungs.

In terms of money Katrina seems to be the most tragic. You can't sue mother nature and god knows the insurance companies are going to do whatever it takes to minimize payment to the families in need. My heart goes out to them. Land that was passed down through the generations might have been the only thing of value they had, now gone. I am not understanding how one life lost in Katrina does not equal a life lost in 9/11.

Why is it that we as a nation are so quick to provide for other countries in need and not take care of our own? Why is it that we pay millions and millions for people to entertain us, but won't pay a dime to feed someone. It makes no sense to me. Devastation whether it be man-made or nature is still a tragedy.

Lestat your thread has made me stop and reflect how truely screwed-up this world really is.

Peace

 

[Lestat]

I'm glad this thread opened someone's eyes to a different way of thinking.

I am continually amazed at how conservative this board is, I guess being born and raised in California gives me a different perspective that the rest of the country doesn't really respect so much.

I see this country as an awesome place, so full of opportunity, wealth, luxury, education, intelligence, character, culture, and much more. Its rich with everything, yet we still have to fight bitterly to prevent a rapid consolidation of wealth that once done, can never be undone.

I envison a national where there is no poor. There will always be the elite, the more the better as far as I am concerned, but we should be judged by the quality of life of our poorest citizens, not by the quality of life of our richest. Do we really want to live in Nation like so many undeveloped ones where there is a royal (rich) family or heritage that basically controls all the money and the power in the entire nation?

 

[Gambino]

I'm glad this thread opened someone's eyes to a different way of thinking.

I am continually amazed at how conservative this board is, I guess being born and raised in California gives me a different perspective that the rest of the country doesn't really respect so much.

I see this country as an awesome place, so full of opportunity, wealth, luxury, education, intelligence, character, culture, and much more. Its rich with everything, yet we still have to fight bitterly to prevent a rapid consolidation of wealth that once done, can never be undone.

I envison a national where there is no poor. There will always be the elite, the more the better as far as I am concerned, but we should be judged by the quality of life of our poorest citizens, not by the quality of life of our richest. Do we really want to live in Nation like so many undeveloped ones where there is a royal (rich) family or heritage that basically controls all the money and the power in the entire nation?

this sounds like a budding socialist speech from an elitist californian
lol @ fight wealth consolidation, lenin felt the same way
you are the rich mofo on this thread, why don't you give your own money away to help these poor folks? don't volunteer my money away

 

[pintoca]

simple

whatever killed more people, directly and indirectly is a bigger tragedy

 

[bluepeter]

the point i'm making is that each individual should prepare for the worst
hence saving loot and having ins

I understood the point. I just found it laughable that you seem to think that everyone has the means to sock a bunch of money away and have stock portfolios. That's not reality. I agree people need to be prepared but there is only so much someone working their ass off for minimum wage can do.

 

[pintoca]

this sounds like a budding socialist speech from an elitist californian
lol @ fight wealth consolidation, lenin felt the same way
you are the rich mofo on this thread, why don't you give your own money away to help these poor folks? don't volunteer my money away

lol

 

[Gambino]

I understood the point. I just found it laughable that you seem to think that everyone has the means to sock a bunch of money away and have stock portfolios. That's not reality. I agree people need to be prepared but there is only so much someone working their ass off for minimum wage can do.

it comes down to this: collective responsibillity vs individual responsibillity.

 

[bluepeter]

it comes down to this: collective responsibillity vs individual responsibillity.

I agree. However, I believe we all have a responsibility to help those less fortunate in the face of a catastrophe like that. There are always going to be those that do not have the advantages or the means to do what seems normal and natural to others.