Writer's Block: Agree to disagree

[shadowblind]

Wow, this is an interesting one. No, I've never stopped being friends with someone just because of a differing political opinion. I have, however, stopped being friends with someone because of seriously fucked up shit that he/she said in defense of his/her political opinion. Example: When I was living in NOLA, about a year after the storm, I was

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[piratepurple]

I actually agree with her about the structure of NE homes. Snow is *heavy* and houses have to be built accordingly. *However* what a fucking callous thing to say in the wake of a storm in which people lost their homes, and history, and sometimes even their lives. Seriously WTF?

[shadowblind]

As you stated, it wasn't what she said, it was how she said, especially since she lived in an apartment complex, didn't pay rent, and did nothing to really help the city after the storm, and still hasn't as far as I've heard. Not at all intended to diss NE homes in any way, I've only seen photos, but they're beautiful, and very rich historically, and at some point I'd like to go and see them in person. But as you said, so not the right thing to say (ever) at that time. But I was more pissed off at her snarky, bitchy response to my comment. That's all.

[piratepurple]

I didn't take it as a dis, every town has areas where shit is built shoddy. But I agree about the timing/bitchiness of her comment. Some people *need* to be slapped with rotten fish.

[shadowblind]

There are several other things I can think to slap her with at the moment. But I'm nice so I don't act on it. :P

[misfitz]

Because I am curious, I actually sent the question of S. Louisiana homes vs. NE homes (within the context of hurricanes) to my college's construction department.

I personally don't think it is as easy to 'compare' housing -- there are so many vectors at work. New England, for example, may get snow, but New Orleans is a subtropical humid climate. The two environments are so different, construction techniques are likely going to vary (widely).

I'll let you know if I get a qualified reply = )

[shadowblind]

Oh absolutely, they are going to differ. The NE has to account for several possible months of snow, while LA has to worry about several possible months of monsoon-like rain, probable wind included. Not to mention materials available, technology available, manpower, etc. Again, my point wasn't about the battle between geographical areas specific ideas of construction, it was about her comment towards me, and my opinion. But, now I'm curious, too. Please do let us know. :P