<p>I have already said that I was saddened by BB’s remarks; I also think that the particular remark of THK that you posted (and yes, I am aware of many insensitive things she has said, as well, which have also saddened me) indicate a fine grasp of the priorities. Water <em>is</em> the highest priority for the maintenance of life. You have about 4 days (more or less) without water; 30 days without food; and (weather permitting) no need for clothing, as many Florida “naturist” colonies have proven. THK did not say that people were better off without clothing; she said water should come first.</p>
<p>If Barbara had said, “Let them go naked,” you would have reamed her for it.</p>
<p>It saddens me alot. Its a mentality that should not justed be brushed aside.</p>
<p>These people had jobs. What she said sounded like they didn’t have anything to lose. And they did.</p>
<p>Maybe they lost less “things” but what they had is gone</p>
<p>Her words reflect the policy of this Government.</p>
<p>And your hero, THK, said, “Let them go naked.” That is a lot worse.</p>
<p>Oh bull, there’s nothing at all wrong with being naked. It’s not considered acceptable in this society, but it’s not a worldwide concern.</p>
<p>I don’t recall anyone deeming Theresa Heinz Kerry their hero. Stick to the subject at hand, please, rather than pointing somewhere else and saying, “See? That was bad too, but you don’t complain about that.” Her remarks got plenty of hot air blown around about them when they were first uttered. How far back shall we go in trading remarks that may have been better off unspoken? I’ll bet we could keep it up for days, at least: there’s quite a history of it among prominent Americans who should have known better.</p>
<p>Which is what the OP started this thread to lament in the first place.</p>
<p>Wow, mootmom, thanks for the defense!</p>