As resident of Gulfport, Miss., I take grave offense to the term “refugee.”
My kids and I were in Gulfport when Katrina came through. My wife was deployed to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas; therefore, the children and I were able to come here. We had to endure 14 days of chaos and uncertainty. The children’s school had significant damage and was not sure when they would open again. There was no electricity and we had to stand in long lines for water, food (MRE), ice, and two- to five-hour-long gas lines. Once you get to the pump you are only allowed $10-$20 worth of gas at $3 per gallon (you burn that much waiting to get it).
I say that little bit only to say this “we are not hurricane refugees (One who flees in search of refuge, as in times of war, political oppression, or religious persecution); we are all Hurricane Katrina Evacuees (A person evacuated from a dangerous area) or Victims.”
We all are Americans born and reared in United States of America still Blessed by our Savior.
Victor Tyler
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