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September 2, 2005
the structure that is modern society
watching the events unravel in new orleans should really push home to people how close society -- no matter how sophisticated, genteel, refined, complex, proud, humane, whatever -- is to the edge of complete chaotic disintegration. i think it is important to really comprehend how easy it would be for the world around you -- all the things you take for granted and assume will always be there -- to come crashing down, and for you to find yourself in a world you don't recognize. a world where you survive on wits, brute force, negotiating skills, and/or luck.
it took two to three days in new orleans.
Posted by TeRRY at September 2, 2005 3:50 PM
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Reminds me of "Lord of the Flies"
Posted by: Ack! at September 3, 2005 2:39 PM