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Most of this southwest Kansas town was destroyed by a tornado, part of a violent storm system blamed for at least nine deaths, officials said Saturday amid warnings of more severe weather.

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Justice4All
May 5, 2007, 4:26 p.m.
I used to live near Greensburg. You can be sure that the people who live there will be helping each other to get their lives back in order.
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dandt1612
May 5, 2007, 4:41 p.m.
Absolutely devastating. My prayers are with all those that were devastated by these storms.
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omaha30
May 5, 2007, 5:18 p.m.
Did the homes have adjacent "Tornado Storm Cellars" on their properties? Sirens are nice. But, a storm cellar is necessary, and wont blow away as did the houses. Such a small investment for safety should be mandated by law to protect lives.
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Tigra
May 5, 2007, 7:49 p.m.
I always sympathize with those who suffer natural disasters and loss of life. But, at the same time, those who knowingly live in regions KNOWN for natural disasters put themselves in harms way unnecessarily. Kansas is tornado country, known for that since the 1800's, it doesnt seem to be letting up, and man cannot battle mother nature & win. So best possible solution to avoid tragedies like this? move!
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RubberDuck
May 5, 2007, 7:51 p.m.
My prayers go out to the familys
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scrudup2
May 5, 2007, 7:58 p.m.
The devestation is heartwrenching and my thoughts and prayers are with the everyone picking up the pieces.
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drhu
May 5, 2007, 9:41 p.m.
It's a pity they lost home,But we will be at your side.
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drhu
May 5, 2007, 9:38 p.m.
To struggle with the storms.
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mamasan
May 5, 2007, 9:58 p.m.
If only a small amount of money that has been wasted in Iraq
Or stolen by Blackwater
and Hallibuton
could have been used to build Storm Cellars
for these good Americans!!!!!
We need to get OUR people safe!!
My deepest sympathies go out to those
who lost a special person.
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Dyana517
May 5, 2007, 11:16 p.m.
My Aunt and her two kids live there. They have nothing now it is all gone. It may be a small town but has a heart of gold. I enjoy going through Greensburg on my way to my mom. My thoughts and prayers go out to my family and the others of Greensburg, KS.
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ecotourusa
May 6, 2007, 11:03 a.m.
No one deserves a tragedy...not even our hurricane-ravaged areas...I live in one. And some people still have blue tarps on their rooves.
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walden3
May 6, 2007, 12:51 p.m.
the good people of kansas may be a lot of things, but forward thinkers?
maybe i don't know enough kansas history; please fill me in.
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robis2tall
May 6, 2007, 12:56 p.m.
Libstellfibs? Wow what a nice American name you use!
So who does deserve a natural disaster?
You ought to be more honest-If libs tell fibs-then what do you call the GOP promises to capture Osama bin Laden, free Iraq from terror, rebuild the Gulf Coast & New York after 09-11-01 and Katrina? Perhaps a stretch of the truth? And what about all the WMD in Iraq that has now cost over 3500 Americans their lives and left Iraq in total civil war?
Ok-enough.
What are you going to tell us about how we should band together as a nation united-and actually work together and help each other VS just insult each other-for which I apologize for-its just seeing stupid names like your Libsfibs one that set me off.If Americans were not so self centered lazy fools we would all work for a common good
instead of what we are doing today!
If we work together America can shine again.
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nikkibabe
May 6, 2007, 7:37 a.m.
Dateline 5/3/2007:
The damage was caused by US airforce jets bombing the place by mistake that the place was used by 'suspected' terrorists about to attack America. US military is investigating.
Dateline 5/10/07:
US military has concluded that the damage was justified.
Dateline 5/17/07:
US military is offering $100 per family as compensation for the damage sustained to their house and other personal effects.
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news_hound
May 6, 2007, 8:09 a.m.
May God bless this community and give them strength to over come this devestation. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Harbeas
May 6, 2007, 9:54 a.m.
A true tragedy. God help these needy people.
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endtyranny
May 6, 2007, 10:12 a.m.
A terrible tragedy, the victims deserve all our best wishes and prayers.
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david_nwpa
May 6, 2007, 10:26 a.m.
I am a yearbook adviser for a high school in PA. I am proposing on Monday that for every yearbook we sell between now and the end of the school year, that our yearbook club will donate $10 to disaster relief for the people of Greensburg, KS and Sweetwater, OK. In both cities, the students have lost their schools and homes. We want to help them recover. If anyone is interested, please send me a private message.
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nikkibabe
May 6, 2007, 10:56 a.m.
If the people writing here about sympathy, caring and helping just stop for a moment and think of all those whose lives have been destroyed and devastated by war mongers, the world would be a much better place under GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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ryan601
May 6, 2007, 4:29 p.m.
Well said, KelLuv.
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chiefss
May 7, 2007, 2:48 p.m.
You seem to forget our military is all VOLUNTEER. No one made us do it. Many of the Soldiers there now enlisted long after 911 and they are STILL enlisting and reenlisting.We don't need you worrying about us.
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robis2tall
May 6, 2007, 12:36 p.m.
Its not going to be another Katrina? Perhaps the folks in this area will now see President Bush firsthand as he flies over the area,drops in on his way to a fundraiser and kisses a baby,and tells everyone how moved he is that he just lost a few votes.Or maybe he will send in a few of the trailers from the Gulf Coast,after tossing out the residents there who still have no power,no phones etc over 2.5 years after Katrina,and after pledging to rebuild their homes and cities.
The facts are clear that we are facing a humanitarian crisis here from natural causes.
I do hope that President Bush does really help these folks.I guess after seeing him BS so many times to us about everything from rebuilding New York,Louisiana,Mississippi and every other area destroyed by floods,hurricanes,etc..that I have lost faith in him.
Politics aside-an F5 tornado is akin to an atom bomb in destructive capability.
As you rebuild,please add tornado shelters, large enough to use a temporary shelters.
Rob
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ghengisghan
May 6, 2007, 1:50 p.m.
So, when is the aid going to come pouring in from all the other countries? Oh thats right..they only take money and aid!
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aceofspades1
May 6, 2007, 3:21 p.m.
Do you think that if these victims were able to carry concealed weapons they could have saved themselves?