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Kapitan_Phillips · 01-05-07, 11:33 AM

My girlfriend sent me an SMS an hour ago, saying that her school in Georgia was under a tornado threat alert. This has happened before, with drills and whatnot, and needless to say, I was concerned.

It ended up that all 2000+ students were placed in the assembly hall, as the tornado was in close proximity. Hannah could actually hear it outside as could everyone else, and as I type this, they are still huddled in the hall.

So answer me this, my American colleagues and friends - why havent measures been taken to provide a refuge for students in areas that are prone to tornado warnings and actual tornados? An assembly hall isnt exactly a fortress against 100+ mph winds, and I'm sick of sitting here every time worrying myself to tears wondering if she's alright inbetween her text messages.

Stop spending the <expletive> money on <expletive> missiles and spend it on something people can use!

01-05-07, 11:33 AM	#1
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Better use of American tax dollars My girlfriend sent me an SMS an hour ago, saying that her school in Georgia was under a tornado threat alert. This has happened before, with drills and whatnot, and needless to say, I was concerned. It ended up that all 2000+ students were placed in the assembly hall, as the tornado was in close proximity. Hannah could actually hear it outside as could everyone else, and as I type this, they are still huddled in the hall. So answer me this, my American colleagues and friends - why havent measures been taken to provide a refuge for students in areas that are prone to tornado warnings and actual tornados? An assembly hall isnt exactly a fortress against 100+ mph winds, and I'm sick of sitting here every time worrying myself to tears wondering if she's alright inbetween her text messages. Stop spending the <expletive> money on <expletive> missiles and spend it on something people can use! __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.