WHY??

Why did people decide to stay in New Orleans during the hurricane, even after a mandatory evacuation order? I'm so mad/upset/enraged right now! (Keep in mind I just spent the last hour reading the news about this). I cannot stand reading testimonials from people saying "oh, well the rain has never come into the house before." Well, you've never had a hurricane like this before either!!!

Why do people think they're smarter than everyone else? If the damn federal authorities are telling you to leave, I think it would be a safe bet to leave! I have trouble feeling sorry for these people when they had the notification, means and time to leave. I'm not talking about those who for some reason could not leave. I mean those who just didn't heed the warnings and decided they would stick it out. Do they think they're stronger than the thousands of people who left? Even if they were, they sure as hell aren't stronger than a hurricane!

People affected by the tsunami had no warning of the danger that was coming towards them. Imagine if they had the chance to pack up and leave a whole day before the tsunami hit. Thousands of lives would have been spared and thousands of children wouldn't be orphaned. These people in NO had this chance to survive and they didn't take it.

I just don't understand the stubbornness of these people. Do they not care for their lives? What about all the lives they're affecting by not caring for their own? What about all the rescue workers who now have to risk their lives to save these people who are trapped in their homes or on their roofs? I just don't understand why people have to defy authority in such dangerous times.

Anyways, vent over. I am truly sorry for the loss of everyone affected, especially for all those who have lost their homes and their businesses due to the hurricane. I hope the recovery is as seamless as it can be for everyone.