From the land of liberals- 2 kids die in storm after plea for help ignored

[RobJohnson]

I don't blame a person for not wanting to leave a dark house to help someone they did not know.

Lots of looting and people are still afraid to leave their exposed homes by leaving the house.

[GOBUCKS]

We live beneath a very thin veneer of civility and safety. 

There hasn't been a veneer of civility in New York City for at least forty years.

[Tucker]

There hasn't been a veneer of civility in New York City for at least forty years.

That's being generous.

Think of all of the people who claimed to be the unknown sailor on VJ day.

NYC is really no different than Chicago, Boston, Baltimore, Detroit, San Francisco or any other big metropolis. For some reason, the parasites are drawn to the lights.

[Vagabond]

My BIL had to go from one house that was being ripped apart by Hurricane Ivan's storm surge and wind to another house down the street during the height of the storm, think walking through waist deep roiling water and 125+ mph for about 250 yards.  They made it, but said they certainly hope never to do that again.

I got bit by a mocassin when I was twelve.  I had to flag down help and explain to them why I needed a ride to the general store.  If not for the care of a stranger, I would have died.

It wouldn't have set well with my conscience not to at least try to help this woman.  Especially since the wind wasn't that bad.  Everything that could have been done should have been done.  Instead, some person will have to know that in the moment where they were the only help available they said, "I don't know you."

[docstew]

My BIL had to go from one house that was being ripped apart by Hurricane Ivan's storm surge and wind to another house down the street during the height of the storm, think walking through waist deep roiling water and 125+ mph for about 250 yards.  They made it, but said they certainly hope never to do that again.

I got bit by a mocassin when I was twelve.  I had to flag down help and explain to them why I needed a ride to the general store.  If not for the care of a stranger, I would have died.

It wouldn't have set well with my conscience not to at least try to help this woman.  Especially since the wind wasn't that bad.  Everything that could have been done should have been done.  Instead, some person will have to know that in the moment where they were the only help available they said, "I don't know you."

Someone else will say that to them... shortly followed by the words "Depart from me".

[RobJohnson]

They found the babies. Sad news.