Posted on 09/07/2005 7:12:59 AM PDT by AmericanMade1776
Today, a different kind of line was crossed. The Times has messed with Texas. You don’t tug on Superman’s cape, you don’t spit in the wind, and most of all you don’t mess with Texas if you have even a shred of common sense.
KTRK-TV, the ABC affiliate in Houston has caught (hat tip: Austin Bay) the New York Times Company slurring Houston’s rescue efforts in a sneaky yet stupid maneuver. How do like this for the first sentence in a story about Houston’s sheltering efforts on behalf of the evacuees, by Houston-based NYT reporter Simon Romero?:
“No one would accuse this city of being timid in the scramble to profit from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina."
Excuse me? The City of Houston has thrown open its heart, pocketbook, homes, churches, schools, and all public facilities to its neighbors in need. The Astrodome was prudently stocked with disaster supplies because nearby Galveston might need them in the event of a big hurricane. Without a thought, Houston stepped up and became evacuation central. It will cost Houston taxpayers a lot of money, but nobody is giving a thought.
And you paint this city as a crass profiteer on its neighbor’s misery. That is beyond despicable. It is crazy.
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Our schools are not that great either but we'll try.
I was raised in Houston and know what you mean..I am sure they are better than the ones these children came from..Still have family there and they are helping in anyway they can to make life a little better for these people that have lost everything..
The New York Times contributes to high blood pressure and severe hurling.
"Anyone catch the today show's Couric this morning asking two pastors if the survivors living in the Astrodome have forgive the Bush administration for its' extrememly slow response to their cries for help."
Cure-Ick(Couric) suffers from incurable liberalism.
I must have missed the memo where it is acceptable to trash those who "volunteer" relief and comfort to those in need.
I saw it repeated last night and I couldn't see where it was a photo op. I think Geraldo was deeply wounded by that.
Mine would be overflowing at times...sigh. I am trying to overcome that.
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