tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23173262.post5507808090644605140..comments2023-10-26T11:01:00.826-04:00Comments on The One Train: On PhotojournalismDaniellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07645392189753809193noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23173262.post-57840716993812063692007-02-22T02:43:00.000-05:002007-02-22T02:43:00.000-05:00(link to GSAPP is invalid markup. You used an "-" ...(link to GSAPP is invalid markup. You used an "-" instead of a "=")<BR/><BR/>interesting read.<BR/><BR/>-Ryan Bies (too lazy to log in)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23173262.post-45032625306342860822007-02-20T16:31:00.000-05:002007-02-20T16:31:00.000-05:00I never thought of journalism in that angle before...I never thought of journalism in that angle before. I used to get so upset reading about New Orleans or seeing it in the national news, because the reporters would talk about the widespread chaos and destruction and incompetence of the government, but then they wouldn't do anything either. They'd just shoot photos of the floods and the crowds in the Superdome and leave. At one point, I couldn't even bring myself to watch the news because I was so sick of journalists, the government, and most of the country turning a blind eye to my home. <BR/><BR/>But with that said, I don't think you'll find New Orleans as damaged and ruined as the media portrays it now. Yes, there are still large areas of the city that are still in ruin from the hurricane, and last week's tornado didn't help the recovery efforts. But I think what you're more likely to find now is recovery and rebuilding. You can drive through the 9th ward or Lakeview or Uptown and see whole neighborhoods destroyed, but now you'll also find residents coming back and trying to rebuild their homes and businesses. From what I can see, many of us residents have taken up the mantra that if the government won't help the city, then we'll do it ourselves. The progress is slow, but hopefully it'll work out. <BR/><BR/>So, point of ridiculously long comment: Don’t worry about any horrific choices. Enjoy New Orleans, and drop me a line if you want any local perspectives or some good coffee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com