I can not believe I am saying this, but...

I guess it is a good thing that we have so many stadiums, now. The Astrodome is now full. They are placing people in Reliant Stadium until better accommodations are found. They are talking about making room in Dallas (25,000) and San Antonio (25,000). One of my close friends (also my bridesmaid) works in the office of (one of the largest) security officer companies. Her company is helping with security of the Astrodome. I know it is hard for the people put in this horrible situation. I have been there. Everyone else, talking about it, keeps saying that the people from New Orleans should just be grateful they are alive and should stop complaining. Answer this honestly...How would you feel if you lost everything? I really mean everything. If you lost your home, car, clothes, diapers (for your baby), food, money (the banks are gone and so is your wallet with everything that proves who you are), the ring handed down from your great-great-mother, and so much more. In many cases, our fellow country-men lost family. I am trying to find different ways to help them. As for as their attitudes, they have not eaten, had water to drink, beds, AC, decent sleep, etc. For days. On top of that, they have been in fear of their lives, because of the people around them that are being violent. Anyone in those conditions are going to be grumpy. I believe that once they get showers, food & water, clean clothes, hope, and everything else they need (to feel human again) they will calm down and be more civilized. They have been fighting to survive. The people with bad intentions, the men trying to sneak into the women's showers and people who are fighting over cots and space, are being arrested. This makes it safer for the people who just want to get back on their feet and rebuild their lives. I made a list of things that they will need, you know basic needs.

Diapers
Formula
Blankets
School Supplies
Underwear (all sizes)
Panties (all sizes)
Bras (all sizes)
Clothing (all Adult and Children sizes)
Toys (infant, toddler, school-age, board games, etc.)
Food
Medical supplies
Medicines (tylenol, antacid, antihistamine, etc.)
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Mouth wash
Feminine supplies (pads, tampons, etc.)
Hair brushes / combs
Deodorant
Towels & wash clothes
Shampoo
Soap / body wash
there is so many basic needs