Hi Chop
I have been reading about how selfless you and your son have been and how now you are making concerted efforts to show that you do indeed care for your fellow fallen man.
I want to congratulate you for first the fine job you've done in raising a decent young man.
I have spent the better part of the month of august with my little 6 year old boy and I found it quite demanding to say the least, especially this year. Today is our last day together before school begins tomorrow and I can honestly say that I am more nervous about it than he is! I only hope and pray he turns out to be as decent as you are proud of your son.
After reading about your latest efforts to help poor unfortunate souls "in your neck of the woods" I must say I do indeed tip my "hat" to you as well as guys like |Jim , Raw Alex, and a few others as well. It is very refreshing to know that there are indeed Americans that do care for their fellow Americans not just by idle rhetoric, but by also giving of time and resources AND not just looking at all the negativity surrounding this terrible tragedy.
So much has been said about "how Bush has not reacted as quickly" or shown complacency and neglect for these poor 'unfortunate' souls. So much misguided anger has been directed towards FEMA and Homeland Security and what have you that everyone seems to have forgotten that these people stayed behind and for the most part CHOSE to ignore warnings about the severity of this tragedy!
I am sure that most people don't even realize that The Mayor of New Orleans and the State Governor of Lousiana should shoulder most of the blame for these people being in the situation they are in in the first place! According to CNN yesterday, some of the people that are indeed alive and accounted for, STILL insist on staying behind of their own volition! Many affluent celebrities and prominent members of society are also pointing the finger at "George" for showing tardiness in reacting to send provisions and what not. I used to be a propenent of Bush a while back and although I still believe him to be a decent person and I would not accuse him so much of being a racist as much as I would accuse him of being a 'class-ist'. |shocking| But Alas, I diagress.
Chop, your ACTIONS are commendable to help your "immediate" neighbours. I want you to know that I certainly do wish you well on your efforts and although many of you in here don't give a rats ass with respect to a higher power, I will wish you Godspeed in your efforts, actions and hopefully, positive results as soon as possible as well as the safety of your crew.
I am not a rich person (not even close) but I am putting aside some cash to kick into YOUR efforts which I hope to pass onto you by mid to late month. (keeping fingers crossed)
Well Done, Chop.
