Comments on: I remember you

By: Becca

Becca — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:02:14 +0000

But at least now we do think that way.

And I love that song too, I admit it.

By: KP

KP — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:07:35 +0000

I haven’t forgotten either, mainly because I too have been in those kind of places and never once thought about what to do if there was a fire.
It scared and pissed me off then, and it still does.

I will also go out on a limb here and say how much I love that Skid Row song.

By: Becca

Becca — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:47:16 +0000

For some reason your comment got marked as spam, Jane, not sure why.

Anyway, I agree, and I sometimes think our feeling we can’t relate to the victims is a kind of coping mechanism: “that could never happen to me.” Otherwise it’s too horrific to contemplate. But it could be anyone.

By: Average Jane

Average Jane — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:04:41 +0000

I haven’t forgotten. As a matter of fact, there are bars in DC I won’t go to anymore because I know they pack them tight, overserve, and have one tiny exit – down steps, 150 ft from the back bar. But then again, I’m also the one who still looks for the nearest exit every time I got to a movie.

People forget. It’s easier to forget. It’s easiest to forget when you can’t relate to the victims. But you’re right. We can relate and it’s our duty to never forgot.

By: Becca

Becca — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:18:40 +0000

Thanks, guys. Even though this is a departure from my usual posting style, I really wanted to raise awareness of this. Especially because it’s clear my industry has dropped the ball and I can’t help but feel ashamed of that.

By: Judy

Judy — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:27:56 +0000

I read the article in the Times and a few follow up stories in the media. You are right – it is horrific what the survivors are living through. Great post. Thanks for the links.

By: ~dogandmusiclover~

~dogandmusiclover~ — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:16:12 +0000

Wow. I had no idea. Thanks for opening my eyes. And thanks for the donation links.