It's sad. It is really sad. For some people, a tragedy like Hurricane Katrina brings out the best in them. But unfortunately, for others, it brings out the worst.

People are looting and shooting throughout the city. One shooter even took shots at ill refugees being evacuated from a hospital (Source). I realize that desparate times call for desparate measures and I also understand that people need to do extreme things to survive, but much of this isn't even about survival.

People aren't just looting food and water, they're taking electronics in a city with no power. I can't imagine who they expect to sell it to, in that horribly decimated area. And the shootings really baffle me. Not that it would be right, but I could understand if someone were shooting another person over food. Yet something stupid like taking shots at HOSPITAL PATIENTS is beyond me. It's like my coworker Jason Miller was saying: People in the city are like, "two cats in a bag." There's no logic to their actions, they're just irritated for being cooped up in a bad situation and lashing out with no rhyme or reason.

I feel worst for the people who are trying to help each other and make it through alive and well. I simply pray for everyone in this poor, torn up city.

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