[kabar]

And for your information, on 9/11 I spent several hours waiting around at the Red Cross to give blood, after Katrina I adopted an abandoned dog, I gave money to the Tsunami & Katrina victims and I have sent packages to the troops overseas. Oh yeah, and I have prayed for all of these people, I guess I should stood around with teddybears and spent my time crying at vigils instead of actually getting off my ass and trying to make things better.

So why criticize your friend who "immediately drove to NYC because she "had to be there with the victims" even though she didn't know anyone" and "think its weird to act like this when you have no personal connection to a situation?"

You obviously have no personal connection to Katrina but you gave blood as well as the other things you have done. You are involved, more than most. Your beef seems to be how people get involved [act] and not the criterion about having a personal connection. I don't view your friend's actions as "weird." but you know her better than I do.

[New Girl]

You are involved, more than most. Your beef seems to be how people get involved [act] and not the criterion about having a personal connection.

Yes, you are absolutely right about that - I didn't express myself clearly. For example, today, my friend will be dressed in orange and maroon from head to toe, & she will probably be weepy. But will she do anything to make this world a better place? Will she donate some of her time to mentor a troubled kid? Will she volunteer with some kind of relief organization for these type of siutations? Nope. But, today, everyone will know how upset she is about this tragedy because she dressed in the VT colors. Okay, I've argued enough on this point.

As for your criticism of the article, sure it is used as a vehicle to bash Bush. It's the LATimes after all.