California fire victims= Homeowner or Evacuees
New Orleans Katrina victims = Refugees
Why?
2007-10-26 15:09:06 · 8 answers · asked by ♥Nubian♥ 3 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
To: kennysprettylittlewifey- just words
All words have meaning especially when they hurt, if you dont understand that there is some thing wrong. My 15 year old daughter asked me this question, so yes it does matter to me!
2007-10-26 16:26:07 · update #1
Sounds like media double talk to me....... whatever sells papers and grabs headlines
Words hurt but they can also motivate change.
Refugees are to bring to mind the displaced, homeless and helpless. Just what the media needed at the time but now only needed at anniversary moment or when new stories are lacking.
By keeping the citizens of New Orleans classified as refugees in the eyes of the world the news media always has a fall back story.
The California fire victims are to just be looked upon as displaced but resilient people that overcome nature's setbacks.
Haven't you noticed the news stories about the previous fires in the 1990's and early 2000's and how the victims rebuilt and are willing to do so again this year?
My favorite (sarcasm) was the media coverage on the "stars" of Hollywood that could/might live near a fire zone. Like a million dollar TV/movie star can't afford to lose their home or the best one I heard -- star blah (no name needed) could lose their home and have to resort to living in their smaller second residence. True reasons to weep I gather.........
2007-10-26 16:47:42 · answer #1 · answered by Akkita 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't forget, in the early days after Katrina, the displaced citizens were also referred to as Evacuees or homeowners. Now, they are simply refugees because most of them needed to leave the area or wait a VERY long time before they could go back home. And may I ask, why does it make such a difference to you, they are just words?
I'm not trying to be rude, I apologize if I offended. My meaning simply was, if you know, and believe that the people affected by Katrina aren't refugees then what other people think doesn't matter. I understand you are concerned, and rightly so, I was just wondering why.
2007-10-26 16:15:02 · answer #2 · answered by ~~*Paradise Dreams*~~ 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
For one thing Orleans Parish ordinances prohibit clearing debris from the acreage which contained all of those homes destroyed by Katrina's wrath. So, until they can make contact and get permission to bulldoze and cart away all that rubble, those destroyed areas will remain exactly the way they are now.
So, if you know some homeowners from that parish or the surrounding ones, have them get in contact with that local government and give permission for lot clearance.
2007-10-26 17:17:45 · answer #3 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Double Standard.
2007-10-26 15:24:34 · answer #4 · answered by That one 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-14 03:59:33 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The media and the rest of us, expect "homeowners" to return and rebuild. Those that remain on the govrnment "poor-me" system, after a while, become refugees.
The names are accurate.
Your question is biased.
2007-10-26 16:23:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
why cant anyone believe it ? if you got a loan on your home you pay lower taxes then if you Owen it. everyone needs to keep a loan on there home . just have the money handy to pay it off if you have to.
2007-10-26 18:35:29 · answer #7 · answered by dan m 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
most of poor areas of NO , 9th ward and others, were section 8 or HUD housing. they were low-income renters. they paid less than $100/month rent, the govt paid the balance of their rent($500+/month). the owners were slum lords making a killing off of the government.
maybe 10% of people in these areas were owners.
2007-10-26 15:57:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋