From: Ellen K. 

The people interviewed were old and poor (and probably black but of course
the newspaper wouldn't print that part).

On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 08:21:38 -0400, Richard B. 
wrote in message :

>On Sun, 28 Aug 2005 20:26:06 -0700, Ellen K.
> wrote:
>
>>Today's paper interviewed people who live there, some of whom said they
>>couldn't leave because they don't have cars or any other transportation.
>
>There has been plenty of warning and there are such things as taxis,
>busses, trains, a thumb in the air, a bicycle.  A pathetic excuse
>where one's life is involved immho.  I'm sure there are some who would
>need physical help in leaving, but not the majority of folks.
>
>I saw a lot of folks strolling around like the party hasn't ended.
>
>Gotta be W's fault.
>
>- Richard 

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