Sociology Discussion Responses Response to Post #

I agree completely with your post. All of us have a natural tendency toward loss of objective perspective and we tend to view the world through the prism of our own lives and in a manner framed by our personal experiences and standards of living. I admit to having caught myself many times worrying too much about things that, in reality, are extremely minor compared to the challenges and hardships faced by others. Sometimes, I am embarrassed at the types of concerns that can preoccupy my thoughts until I am confronted by those whose concerns obviously dwarf mine and who would probably give anything just to have the opportunities and comforts in my life that I sometimes take for granted. On those occasions, I try to use the experience as a way of helping me refocus my perspective from my self-centered needs and to consider how best to use my abilities and my opportunities...

On one hand, it is obviously a shame that more effort has been devoted to tourism resources than to rebuilding the structures needed by New Orleans residents themselves. On the other hand, from a strictly fiscal perspective, I recognize that it may be necessary on some level since the entire revenue of the area depends so much on tourism.
Response to Post # 2

I am not so sure that I can agree with the major premise of your post. You seem to focus much more on developing your own abilities as a leader than on developing a long-term interest in accomplishing something of value within a particular area of need. In my opinion, it might difficult to contribute as much as you might be able to any particular need if your focus is on yourself…