The last couple of days, I have been thinking the exact same as FireSignFemme about this hurricane and the people who opt to ride it out.
Lots of times it becomes a "flip a coin" in the final hours in these situations due to changes regarding a hurricane's strength/direction. Ability to leave is no longer an option. Now they are forced to ride the gamble.
Innocents (children, elderly, those with medical needs, pets, etc.) are placed in direct harm. They find themselves quickly in an extremely terrifying, life-threatening scenario. It is not their fault ... they are just unfortunate to be living with an idiot who chose to keep everyone home.
There would be a great reduction in need for first responders putting their lives on the line if everyone followed protocols of officials telling them to get out ahead of time. Yes, FireSignFemme, responsibility trickles down and now first responders are unnecessarily engulfed in danger.
"SAVE THE DOG BEFORE YOU SAVE THE IDIOT!!!" The dog did not get to make the choice to leave. He/she will be the last one helped .... if helped at all ... people tend to lose location of their pets. Makes me fighting mad!!!
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