Sunday, September 04, 2005

Give Us Your Poor, Your Tired, Your Hungry...


Why they didn't all just leave when the evacuation order came down? Poverty limits options, especially in the worst of times. The Washington Post reports:

Living Paycheck to Paycheck Makes Leaving Impossible

"These people look at us and wonder why we stayed behind," said Carmita Stephens. "Well, would they leave their grandparents and children behind? Look around and say, 'See you later'?" She gave a roll of the eyes behind the raised voice.

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