[Katrina-IT-Volunteers] Katrina

Thu Sep 15 15:11:40 CDT 2005

I helped at the public computers last week (Tues - Thurs) and I can
tell you that in the aftermath of losing almost everything they had,
being shuttled to a city they didn't know, and being separated from
family who were evacuated to different locations every single person I
helped thanked me for the little I could for them.  There wasn't a
single evacuee who acted as if they were due the help, some were even
too humble to ask for help.

If there were any grumblings it was about the delay in FEMA's arrival
or not knowing where their families were.  Most were happy to have on
clean, dry clothing, to be able to take a shower, and, most
importantly, to be alive.

Eileen

On 9/15/05, Lillian Martinez <lillian.martinez at usa.net> wrote:
> 
> Thank you for this illuminating message.
> 
> This reminds me of a crime I heard of when I lived in New Orleans.  A social
> worker was walking on the sidewalk of a bad neighborhood going to a social
> service appointment. A gang of teen age blacks gave her a can of gas and made
> her pour it on herself.  Then they set her on fire.  She died.  Fortunately
> there was a witness and the gang was prosecuted.
> 
> Lillian Simmons
> 
> 
> ------ Original Message ------
> Received: Thu, 15 Sep 2005 10:24:21 AM CDT
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> Subject: [HispanicLibertarians] Fwd: Fw: Hmmm.............
> 
> 
> Long read, I know but please do read!!!
> 
> What the news does not show...
> 
> Thought I might inform the few friends I have on my recent traumatic
> experience. I am going to tell it straight, blunt, raw, and I don't give a
> damn.
> 
> I went to volunteer on Saturday at the George R. Brown convention for two
> reasons.
> 
> A: I wanted to help people to get a warm fuzzy.
> 
> B: Curiosity.
> 
> I've been watching the news lately and have seen scenes that have made me want
> to vomit. And no it wasn't dead bodies, the city under water, or the sludge
> everywhere. It was PEOPLE'S BEHAVIOR.
> 
> The people on TV, (99% being Black) were DEMANDING help. They were not asking
> nicely but demanding as if society owed these people something. Well, the
> honest truth is WE DON'T. Help should be asked for in a kind manner and then
> appreciated.
> 
> This is not what the press (FOX in particular) was showing, what I was seeing
> was a group of people who are yelling, demanding, looting, killing, raping,
> and SHOOTING back at the demanded help!!!!!
> 
> So I'm thinking this can't possibly be true can it???? So I decide to submit
> to the DEMAND for help out of
> SHOCK. I couldn't believe this to be true of the majority of the people who
> are the weakest of society. So I went to volunteer and help folks out and see
> the truth. So I will tell the following story and you decide:
> 
> I arrived at the astrodome only to find out that there were too many
> volunteers and that volunteers were needed at the George R. Brown Convention
> Center. As I was walking up to the Convention Center I noticed a
> line of cars that wrapped around blocks filled with donations. These were
> ordinary Houstonians coming with truckloads and trunks full of water, diapers,
> clothes, blankets, food, all types of good stuff. And lots of it
> was NEW.
> 
> I felt that warm fuzzy while helping unload these vehicles of
> these wonderful human beings. I then went inside the building and noticed
> approximately 100,000 sq. ft. of clothes, shoes, jackets, toys and all types
> of goodies all organized and ready for the people in need. I signed
> up, received a name badge and was on my merry way excited to be useful.
> 
> I toured the place to get familiar with my surroundings; the entire place is
> probably around 2 million sq. ft. I noticed rows as far as the eye can see of
> mattresses, not cots, BLOW UP MATTRESSES!!! All of which had nice
> pillows and plenty of blankets. 2 to 3 bottles of water lay on every bed.
> 
> These full size to queen size beds by the way were comfortable, I laid in one
> to see for myself. I went to look at the medical area. I couldn't believe what
> my eyes were seeing!!! A makeshift hospital created in 24 hours!!! It was
> unbelievable, they even had a pharmacy. I also noticed that they created
> showers, which would also have hot water. I went upstairs to the third floor
> to find a HUGE cafeteria created in under 24 hours! Rows of
> tables, chairs and food everywhere - enough to feed an army! I'm not talking
> about crap food either. They had Jason's deli food, apples, oranges, coke,
> diet coke, lemonade, orange juice, cookies, all types of
> chips and sandwiches. All the beverages by the way were put on ice and
> chilled!!!!
> 
> In a matter of about 24 hours or less an entire mini-city was recited by
> volunteers for the poor evacuees. This was not your rundown crap shelter, it
> was BUM HEAVEN.
> 
> So that was the layout: great food, comfy beds, clean showers, free medical
> help, by the way there was a library, and a theater room that I forgot to
> mention. Great stuff right????
> 
> Well here is what happened on my journey -
> 
> I started by handing out COLD water bottles to evacuees as they got off the
> bus. Many would take them and only 20% or less said thank you. Lots of them
> would shake their heads and ask for sodas! So this went on for about 20-30
> minutes until I was sick of being an unappreciated servant. I figured
> certainly these folks would appreciate some food!!! So I went upstairs to
> serve these beloved evacuees some GOOD food that I wish I could have at the
> moment!
> 
> ***The following statements are graphic, truthful, and discuss UNRATIONAL
> behavior***
> 
> Evacuees come slowly to receive this mountain of food that is worth serving to
> a king! I tell them that we have 2 types of great deli sandwiches to choose
> from - ham and turkey. Many look at the food in disgust and DEMAND
> burgers, pizza, and even McDonald's!!!!
> 
> Jason's deli is better than McDonnell's!!!! Only 1 out of ten people who took
> something would say "thank you" the rest took items as if it was their God
> give right to be served
> without a shred of appreciation!!! They would ask for Beer and liquor. They
> complained that we didn't have good enough food. They refused food and laughed
> at us. They treated us volunteers as if we where SLAVES. No not all
> of them of course, but 70% did!!!!!! 20% were appreciative, 10% took the food
> without any comment and the other 70% had some disgusting comment to
> say. Some had the nerve to laugh at us. And when I snapped back at them for
> being mean, they would curse at me!!! Needless to say I was in utter shock.
> 
> They would eat their food and leave their mess on the table. Some would pick
> up their stuff, many would leave it for the volunteers to pick up. I left that
> real quick to go down and help set up some more beds. I saw many
> young ladies carrying mattresses and I helped for a while. Then I realized
> something. There were hundreds of able bodied young men who could help!! I
> asked a group of young evacuees in their teens and early twenties to help.
> I got cursed at for asking them to help!!! One said "We just lost our fucking
> homes and you want us to work!!" The next said "Ya Cracker, you got a home we
> don't" I looked at them in disbelief. Here are women walking by
> carrying THEIR BEDS and they can't lift a finger and help themselves!!
> 
> WHY SHOULD I HELP PEOPLE WHO DON'T WANT TO HELP THEMSELVES!!!!
> 
> I waved them off and turned away and was laughed at and more "white boy jokes"
> were made at me. I felt no need to waste my breath on a bunch of pitiful
> losers. I went to a nearby restroom where I noticed a man shaving.
> I used the restroom, washed my hands and saw this man throw his razor towards
> the trash can...he missed. he walked out leaving his disgusting razor on the
> floor for some other "cracker" to pick up. Even the little
> kids were demanding. I saw only ONE white family and only TWO Hispanic
> families. The rest where blacks. Sorry 20% to 30% decent blacks, and 70%
> LOSERS!!!!!
> 
> I would call them N*****S, but the actual definition of a n*****r is one who
> is ignorant, these people were not ignorant..they were ARROGANT ASSHOLES. The
> majority of which are thugs and lifetime lazy ass welfare
> recipients. We are inviting the lowest of the low to Houston. And like idiots
> we are serving the people who will soon steal our cars, rape, murder, and
> destroy our city while stealing from our pockets on a daily basis through the
> welfare checks they take. We will fund our own
> destruction.
> 
> By "US" I don't mean a specific race, I mean the people who work hard, work
> smart, have values and morals. Only people who want to help themselves should
> be helped, the others should be allowed to destroy themselves. I do
> not want to work hard, give the government close to half the money I earn so
> they can in turn give it to a bunch of losers.
> 
> I don't believe in being poor for life. My family immigrated here, we came
> here poor, and now thank God, and due to HARD WORK we are doing fine. If
> immigrants, who come here, don't know the language can work and become
> successful... WHY CAN'T THE MAJORITY OF THE HOMEGROWN DO IT!!!
> 
> If we continue to reward these losers then we will soon destroy our great
> country. I just witnessed selfish, arrogant, unappreciative behavior by the
> very people who need help the most. Now these same people who cursed me,
> refused my cities generosity, who refuse to help themselves are DEMANDING
> handouts on their own terms!!!!!!! They prance around as if they are owed
> something, and when they do receive a handout, they say it's not good enough!
> Well you know what..these types of people can go to hell for all I care!
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> Richard L. Johnston, M.D.
> University of Mississippi Medical Center
> 3805 Crane Blvd.
> Jackson, MS  39216
> 601-981-3896 (home)
> 601-573-0472 (cell)
> 601-984-0214 (pager)
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> Lillian Martinez
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