On Jul 21, 8:02 pm, Lurch wrote:
On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 10:43:02 -0700, Weatherlawyer
mused:

Looking at the new where some had been hit by 3 times the normal
monthly rainfall falling in one day, I heard one victim complaining
that the local council were not helping him.

That winds me up, as does everything really, but what have the council
got to do with it? Some people need to learn that things happen,
no-one controls the weather, did the council ever say that they would
sort him out as soon as a freak flood hits his home even though a
whole town has just sunk?

I can see his point. Thinking clearly and keeping an open mind is all
very well after tea, online, when there isn't much on the box (as
usual.) It's a little disconcerting to have the carpet washed out from
under you, to mix a metaphor. (Yes thank you Gianna, I am aware of
that.)

So I suppose it wouldn't hurt to cut him a little slack. As for his
difficulty, I'd help him like a shot if I could.

Maybe when the weather changes and relief can get through...
But what can those not touched by the damage know what is needed? And
how do those hurt, give from what they have lost?