Posted on 09/15/2004 8:37:06 PM PDT by Pikamax
Thanks. I don't begin to understand people like that.
From a Cayman's message board:
"My son Brian and his friends at Outback Steakhouse made it safely through the storm.He saw people dead though,and I wonder why it is not being reported?He was able to evacuate the Island Tuesday afternoon,but had to walk all the way to the airport.On his way to the airport a Jamacian National came out of the woods and robbed him of 1000.00 he had earned while working at Outback.The "nice"person threatened him with a machete to give up his money.My son had no choice but to comply.How could someone do this to another person after living through this terrible storm?He was able to fly to Miami via Grand Cayman Airlines who we wish to thank from the bottom of our hearts.God Bless all of the people on Grand Cayman, including the Jamacian who robbed my son."
Now, Balance that with this comment on a thread regarding the very article of of this thread:
" Re: The Bravest Caymanian of All
Author: Michelle (---.jetstream.xtra.co.nz)
Date: 09-16-04 19:56
Can we please refrain from overloading Gert's server. She is our Gaurdian Angel trying to manage and maintain an overloaded server for the benefit of those who people who have real news and real concerns. I know that this note has just compounded to the problem, but my guess is "Timothy's Spiritual Bro'" is the same "Mr. Adams" whose letter was taken off caymannetnews...it is begining to all make sense, and your tone sounds very familiar - nothing at all like Mr. Adams, himself.
PLEASE KEEP YOUR POLITICAL VIEWS ASIDE UNTIL WE CAN ESTABLISH WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON CAYMAN AND HOW WE CAN HELP! Posts like yours Mr Spiritual, is a waste of time, and I doubt is much help. "
"
Me neither. You have to feel sorry for such people.
...or have a sense of humor.
The jokes on the French, silly.
I meant no offense to anyone in distress.
We don't have the man-power to expend. We have the messes in Florida, Alabama and other states and another hurricane named Jeanne heading for east coast with Karl following close behind. We can't even think of helping anyone but the people here in this country.
LOL!
Sam, this is typical though - when you stop to think about it. America is always the first called and usually the first to respond and the only ones to be treaded like trash after we have helped.
We have helped many, many people no matter what country they come from or are a part of.
It doesn't surprise me that someone is wanting us to come in and help. I imagine that we will be sending aid to all of the small island countries that have been hit by all of these storms. We uusually do, don't we.
Sorry, Aquamarine, some of these posts are making me lose my temper, considering the hell our neighbors are going through down there. This is the second time I've said the wrong thing to the wrong person. My apologies.
I think we were all brought up that way Sam, but who is helping us with the tragedies in Florida? Have you seen another country flying in and giving those people aid? I haven't.
Have you seen them sending food, water, clothing, hot food, willing hands to help - I haven't - just fellow Americans. That's always they way that it is.
No one comes to our aid, but we always come to theirs...
Sometimes you have to take care of your own first and let others flounder under you get your fellow countrymen on their feet.
I am not as articulate as WD
I just keep it simple.
Sure. Send relief. Send troops. But only if asked. Odd the Brits don't see the situation as it's being reported on this thread.
But not a dime to rebuild.
Very few are as articulate as wardaddy...
Yeah, I think we usually do help, to our credit. Much of the time more on a local than federal level. For instance, county or city fire departments and rescue teams will go into disaster areas all over the world, and everyday Americans will get together to raise money and gather appropriate goods to send.
I remember when Gilbert demolished Jamaica some years ago, there were collection points all over Miami for canned goods, clothing, etc. Can't remember if we sent any official help.
I think that island people wish us well for the most part, at least compared to the rest of the world, Europe, for example.
There was a time in my life when my job often carried me to the Bahamas, for example, I don't remember any anti Americanism there. I'm sure there are some islands that are exceptions, though (cuba comes to mind), though I doubt that the Caymans are such an exception.
I generally consider that since many of the islands are our close neighbors, it is in our interest to help when they are in distress. 'Course it is not unusual for those who are fortunate to want to help those who are not.
It's probably all academic anyway, seeing as how there's been no official call from Cayman for our help. It does sound like they could use a little, though.
bttt
So sorry to hear about your daughter Onyx. I hope that she is able to get out.
Have been watching the news here and hearing of what happened in the panhandle of Florida and Alabama. Horrible. The are also showing what happened with Charlie and Frances.
Flashbacks to Hugo - another two coming - stressed out totally - a lot of people who were here for Hugo are stressed out also. Jeanne will be here on the 15th anniversary of Hugo.
Cayman has not sked for US help, and I doubt they will,
but it is anarchy there right now. The prisoners broke
out of Northward which has only added to the troubles.
Once the power in Georgetown is restored, the roaming
thugs will be forced to limit their reign of terror.
Right now, it is pitch black and they love the cover
of darkness.
Sam, I care what happens to our neighbors, but right now - Who is helping us?
Have you seen the photos of Florida East coast and west coast, panhandle, Gulf Shores, Alabama, the flooding in the midwest and North Carolina. This is one time that we have to think of our fellow countrymen and women first.
FEMA, National Guard,etc.
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