I love New York! Was:Blackout

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Ok, time to get this off my chest . . .

(getting on flame proof hat and cloak just in case)

Yesterday and today were work days for me, which meant that I have 
about one hrs' commute each way, which means that I listen to the 
radio/cd/talk shows/ etc, etc. a lot.

Obviously, last nite was nothing but Blackout stories, which I was 
very interested in hearing, and, as I also live in the northeast, was 
thankful that we were not affected (Massachussetts).

All day long today and this evening I heard WONDERFUL stories of the 
people of New York pitching in, helping each other; impromptu block 
parties; extreme patience waiting for the Staten Island Ferry, ie, no 
pushing and shoving; and, as the Gov. stated, practically 'zero' 
crime rate.  Terrific!!  I applaud all of you and wish all of you 
that have no power nothing but the best.  I think you have showed the 
rest of the country an example of how disaster really does bring 
people together.

But, (here it comes), why is it that I have heard of practically NO 
OTHER CITY that was affected by this except New York?  Is it because 
of where I live, and my proximity to NY City? Is it that the media is 
only focusing on NY because of 9/11?  Were the people of Detroit rude 
and impatient waiting for the power to come back? I'm sure we would 
have heard about that!  And how about New Jersey?  Are the Casinos 
still open?  And anyone check on the milking machines in Vermont?

I'm sorry, I really don't mean to sound so sarcastic, but I guess I 
would like to know how the rest of North America that was affected by 
this is coping, and not just the same location over and over.



Any thoughts welcome (flame throwers, go away.)

Anna . . .(who will quickly hit the send button and RUN!!!)