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[Kimmifunn]

Oprah says they are survivors, not refugees.

 

[Diane4145]

AB, I can only hope and pray that you now realize, what a grave mistake your posting was. I really can't imagine that you were serious, that anyone could be so concerned about themselves and their "empty" trailor, gas, etc., with SO much suffering going on! SJ is right on, about the correction. Some of us are trying to help, in any way possible. Why? Because these Americans are evacuees and but for the grace of God, go us! :nono1:

just got a call that our camper at guntersville alabama state park has to be moved as fema is bringing in trainlers for 'refugees'. there goes the neighborhood! got to go get ready for a 4 hour drive each way. hope there's gas!

 

[seagrovelover]

"There goes the neighborhood?" That was a joke, right?

Ditto here...........

 

[Sunny Daze]

I took it to mean those campers left behind would be driving off, ie, leaving the neighborhood. Also, the part about going to pick the camper up- I took to mean it may be frustrating to find gasoline during his trip.

Maybe I read it out of context??

 

[Smiling JOe]

I took it to mean those campers left behind would be driving off, ie, leaving the neighborhood. Also, the part about going to pick the camper up- I took to mean it may be frustrating to find gasoline during his trip.

Maybe I read it out of context??

So far, AB has not hinted at any thing like what he sounded like, but I could not think of his statement in another way. Your interpretation sounds more like AB. He is probably sad to have his neighborhood away from home broken up, by everyone having to depart. I bet he knows all of the long-termers pretty well, and they him.

Doesn't that sound like the AB you guys know? Thanks SunnyDaze for providing a little light.

 

[wetwilly]

In hindsight, I remember the 1st time I heard the media use the word refugee and thought it didn't sound right. It is very insensitive to continue to use it because it is not the correct word and is so misused.

Like others I am not usually PC but in this case it continues to bother me. As for the trailer, state park, the reference to the evacuees, and the gas, sounds like AB was not having his best posting day and maybe he will come back and reply, defend himself (undefenseable IMO), or just stand firm with his references?

 

[Camp Creek Kid]

It isn't fair for everyone to be so quick to judge AB. Granted, there are horrendous things going on right now. However, it is human nature and understandable to look at a situation to see how it affects us. AB is losing a little bit of his life. I'm sure y'all would be as frustrated as he is if you were in the same situation. How do we know what AB is doing to help Katrina victims (people or animals)? I just hate to see a good member of this SoWal community attacked.

 

[BeachDreamer]

I heard an evacuee just today on the news, talking about how they were "taking refuge" in TX, and thought it ironic that he would use that word, and no one think anything of it.

I don't use the term, out of respect for these peoples' feelings, but I don't feel that the word itself is meant to be insulting.

 

[Robert]

e?vac?u?ee ([font=verdana,sans-serif] P [/font]) Pronunciation Key (

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n. A person evacuated from a dangerous area.

What would you call a person who flees a dangerous area in search of refuge?

Oprah says they are survivors, not refugees.

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Actualy, I think the ones that evacuated on their own are now refugees and the ones that had to be helped to leave are the evacuees. All of the ones that are still alive are survivors.

All kidding aside. Hopefully, a lot of them will be better off than before. That many poverty stricken people in one place breeds more poverty stricken people. It's the Crab Bucket Theory. The Crab Bucket Theory states: If one crab pulls himself up to the rim of the bucket to escape, another crab in the bottom of the bucket will latch on to him and try to pull him back down.

Based on that theory, this tragedy is a chance for some to get away to a better situation and future. Especially the kids. One of those kids may even become President one day because of this life changing event.

 

[Teresa]

Oprah says they are survivors, not refugees.

I am all for anything Oprah says... survivors - that is for sure...