I don’t know how all this is being perceived around the country but make sure you listen to Mayor Nagin’s call to WWL Radio. Interview

Since I have only sporadic access to Killoggs (not having a computer at home, and it's blocked at work), I haven't really been able to check in and have been relying on other Killoggers for my news. Even though I haven't met any of you Louisiana kids, know that I have been thinking about you a lot in the last few days.

I'm glad that you are all safe. I hope the same for your family and loved ones. I can't imagine what it's like to feel what you're feeling, and I won't pretend I can. If there is any way I can help other than giving money, let me know. I am incredibly disappointed in the unbelievable lack of empathy I see from a lot of peers right now - I didn't think I could become more disappointed in the US federal government than I already was, but - that too.

Also, I'm sorry to get on the soapbox, but: if one more person fucking complains to me about gas prices I swear I will have an aneurysm. (I drive, too. And yes, I think the oil industry is phenomenally fucked for reasons not relating to this tragedy.) No wonder you can't feel anything for people in other countries, you heartless shitheads. Refineries were destroyed - that means LIVES AND JOBS as well as resources. Take public transportation for a while, or just suck it up and pay the extra $20, or curtail your mobility if it affects you that much. Our primary concerns right now as human beings should be helping others.

Off the soapbox now.

Much love.

Uhm, this is 100% unrelated to Katrina and for that I apologize. But I just want to pose a question to people. Would you all be opposed to me using some of the exchanges we've had on this site over the last few years as dialogue for a potential script? Obviously names would be completely changed and stuff but I wuz just curious...

I suppose it's not completely unrelated to Katrina as I think there've been some very good observations made about this whole ordeal that would be worth sharing.