At least 13 people were dead after flash flooding hit south-central Texas early Friday, officials said, with more than 20 girls at a summer camp still unaccounted for."About 23" girls were unaccounted for from Camp Mystic along the Guadalupe River, which rose 26 feet (eight meters) in 45 minutes overnight, Patrick added.
This is a Texas problem.
It very much is. I do not trust the current federal government to do anything. The only reason I think the state government might do something is Camp Mystic has hosted a lot of privileged white Christian girls over its history.
There’s no better way to kill your political career in Texas than by not giving a shit about privileged white kids (it used to be rape jokes, check out how our last Democrat governor won, but I don’t think that counts anymore). There’s a history of politician’s kids and alumni kids being the first ones in line. It’s over $4k for a 30 day stay which a lot of folks couldn’t afford even if they could get in.
Let me be very clear. I hope every single one of these children is recovered safe and sound. If I were a religious man I’d pray for them. I wish no ill upon any child, no matter who their parents are. I think (and hope) this will mobilize our awful state government officials.
It’s a harrowing tragedy.
Texas kids grow up to be Texans though, and while some of them might be alright, it’s not a good percent.
And rich kids generally grow up to be trust fund adults. That doesn’t mean they don’t deserve a chance.
I may be biased because I’m a drunk who is both from and currently lives in Texas. But I feel like I would say that no matter where the kids were from.