we need some perspective here, people

I know that, because of the destruction and feelings of helplessness brought on by Katrina, we need to feel better about ourselves and the relief effort. but come on, people. a kitten?

i'm not saying i don't love kittens. i do. and, obviously, not loving kittens is down right unamerican. but can we focus the relief and rescue efforts on humans? how about the parents who've been separated from their kids? can we find those kids before we save a kitten?

or figure out how to avoid the environmental disaster that is to accompany the pumping of the floodwater into local lakes and the gulf?

i'm just sayin, is all.