Welcoming refugees
Hooray for Houston. Opening the Astrodome to New Orleans' Superdome refugees is a class act.
Texas also is welcoming children from the evacuated areas into their public schools.
Will private schools do the same?
Should Greensboro offer the Coliseum as a shelter?
Maybe we're too far away, but millions of people have been displaced. They should be spread out over much of the country so that the burden of providing for them can be shared more equitably.
Oh, yeah: Where or if the Saints play football this season should be the last of anyone's concerns.
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Yeah, and I'm not sure I buy this, "Well, our fans need a distraction" line, either.
Anyone still stuck in New Orleans is probably a lot more concerned about having something to eat and a safe place to stay. I doubt even the most hardcore Saints fan in New Orleans is too concerned about whether or not they win tonight.
Posted on September 1, 2005 2:18 PM
Mayor Smothers has all of those vacant building downtown 50 weeks out of the year, why not utilize that space?
Posted on September 2, 2005 8:21 AM
Furniture showroom buildings are private properties, not Mayor Smothers', but any facilities that could provide emergency shelter should offer.
High Point hotels might jack up their prices, though.
Posted on September 2, 2005 8:32 AM
Doug,
The News & Record reported that Greensboro Day school has enrolled some students and families there are hosting displaced families.
I hope that helps to answer one of your questions - yes, private schools are helping.
By the way, there's an article in today's paper highlighting how GCS schools are also helping - Southwest High is doing its part as well.
Posted on September 3, 2005 12:01 PM
Thanks to GDS and Southwest High.
We'll have plenty of refugees to go around.
Posted on September 4, 2005 2:32 PM