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Some Floridians choose to stay despite warnings of life risk: ‘We have faith in the Lord’ (www.theguardian.com)

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As Hurricane Milton approaches many cities were largely deserted but some people decided to shelter in place

Most left when they were told to. But some chose to stay, even though officials warned Hurricane Milton would turn their homes into coffins.

Along Florida’s Gulf coast, where millions of people were urged to get out of harm’s way, cities were largely deserted on Wednesday afternoon as time ran out to evacuate. Those who remained were advised to shelter in place as best they could. Others who fled spoke of their dread at what, if anything, they would return to once the storm had passed.

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William Tokajer, police chief of Holmes Beach, told islanders who planned to stay to write their names, dates of birth and social security numbers on their limbs with Sharpies to help identify their bodies after the storm.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yeah ..... I'm as anti religious as the next guy ... I'm indigenous so I've seen a lot of "Christian love" to know that these people are probably religious nuts.

But I also know desperation and being cornered into a life you have no control over ... especially if your life leads you into a dangerous situation and you have no money, no wealth, no options and no hope.

I know a lot of proud people that would never admit to anyone that they can't afford to save themselves and they'd rather raise their hands and praise the lord than admit defeat.

I may not share the same beliefs as these people and chances are they might not appreciate me either .... but it doesn't mean I'll give up my sense of empathy for my fellow man.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

It's wild seeing a message of intelligence, empathy and compassion getting downvoted, while several other messages condemning all religious folks everywhere get solidly positive responses. I'm strongly atheist myself, but only sith deal in absolutes... Or maybe I'm just fortunate like you, to have met a real variety of people in my life, so I know that there's a possibility that there is more to someone than just what I read about them on the internet. Either way, I like your take and I appreciate that you voiced it here.