tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12857827.post112611464871710870..comments2023-08-15T04:21:59.098-04:00Comments on arubberdoor: music politics sports etcetera: Recommended reading: Why FEMA failedSpencerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051976722593006477noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12857827.post-1126145534638058142005-09-07T22:12:00.000-04:002005-09-07T22:12:00.000-04:00i read an interesting interview with an emergency ...i read an interesting interview with an emergency preparadness prof at York U today - but of course i can't find the link - about how we have to be careful when describing disasters such as the wake of katrina as natural disasters. he said it takes us out of the equation, makes it seem like it's out of our control, when really, had a proper plan been in place, this tragedy wouldn't have been so widespread. the damage and the death wouldn't have been as bad. By calling it a natural disaster, he said, tends to 'relive responsiblity'. i thought it was interesting...suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04080418894779324914noreply@blogger.com