re: Isn't it Rather Unbecoming of LSU...

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I'm a little surprised at how insensitive Corn Dogs are to the Gamecocks situation. I live in New Orleans and it feels odd to see the people I shared the Katrina tragedy with show so little empathy for others facing a similar tragedy. I guess that's why I could never develop an affinity for LSU.

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so little empathy for others facing a similar tragedy

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Joaquin is a weakening cat 1 projected to never come close to SC or the Eastern shore.

Katrina was a Cat 5 that weakened to a Cat 4 upon making landfall with a direct hit to the Gulf Coast.

While damage is likely to occur(inevitable), flooding, etc...this is almost the equivalent of comparing a fender bender to a fatal car crash.

I do feel sad for the people who will lose things of value to them and hope they take the proper precautions to preserve their most treasured possessions.(life, memories, etc.)

Let us not compare this event to what is still considered to be one of the most devastating national disasters in American History.

I think most Americans should feel thankful that this storm is literally turning away from the US and we have basically went through an entire hurricane season with very little if any Hurricane activity.

Compare Katrina to Andrew, Ike, etc ...sure by all means that makes sense. Comparing every heavy rain, tropical storm, or fringe hurricane(mostly media driven) to these storms belittles the devastation the real thing causes.