My dad was raised on this island, so I’ve been there countless times to visit my grandparents. But my dad knows that the island is doomed. He says he’ll be sad when it’s gone, but he won’t shed a tear. He’s moved on from the island. I’ll miss it when it’s gone too, but I probably won’t be too sad, truthfully. Sure, it’s beautiful and a nice change of scenery, but I’ve got bad memories there that overpower the good ones.
Sorry you had a bad time. Maybe it makes you biased? With respect maybe your dad is just being stoic and thinks it's hopeless. Maybe he has bad memories too? look at it like this If it was the islands that the Gullah culture was on or an American Indian thing most people would be be all for it. And I would too. Why not this culture? Hmm. This is relatively an infinitesimal amount of money. It's called cultural preservation. They spend a hundred times more money on total horseshit. As an outside view I can assure you this is a fascinating, beautiful culture that is a historical treasure. I loved it there. I'm sickened by the politics that keeps them from getting the penance that would conserve the place.
Ok so your from the island so you claim what's your last name? I'm from that island born and raised and I have never heard anyone talk like this about the island and sense it's a island I know everyone there including everybody's last name so if your from there what is it I'll say mine to it's Parks
Such a beautiful place. My profile picture is us on the beach. Hope it lives on and gets the rest of them sea walls ! Truly feels like a different world out on that special island.
We visited there this past August. Everything is so run-down. Only one restaurant still open. The museum was interesting, but nothing else was worthwhile. Really surprised me for an island that relies on tourism so heavily to look the way it did.
Guy they interviewed: "Global warming is a huge problem because it's causing our island to sink, which will eventually ruin our homes and way of life" Same guy: "I like this global warming thing, good for the economy"
80% of the people voted for him. He phoned the mayor there and said he would help so I'm curious as to what became of that conversation. Obviously the 10 million needed for the sea wall wasnt received maybe some other positive like easing federal regulations for the crabbing industry and state regulations that arent issuing new boating licences preventing the industry from growing
My home state of Virginia cannot support or protect 500-700 people on a dying island when they don’t even offer a means of tourism dollars. Southwest Va is far mor deserving of support money where there is a realistic chance of transforming a devastated community into one that is prosperous and productive. Even Ocracoke NC , which brings in tons of tourist dollars will one day be like Tangier.
I live in the community where Tangier is and there’s a lot wrong with what you said. You speak of Virginia with pride. Well, the people of Tangier speak the closest to the original settlers that founded Virginia. That’s pretty incredible. I remember when I first visited as a child I felt as though I had arrived in another country. It’s a completely different way of life there, a very pure way of life. Those people have only known that as their home. Generations of family’s have known it as home. There’s a cruise boat here that takes tourists there all the time. My community IS a tourist community. It’s almost gotten too big actually for my taste and the taste of most other locals. It’s just a beautiful area and people come for the peace and humility of it. Tangier is most DEFINITELY worth saving. It’s not just 500-700 people. It’s centuries of history. It’s Virginia pride.
losing ground from coastal erosion as stated. And he said he loves global warming tongue in cheek to make that point. Went right over your head and then you pop off. So ya Forrest you're doing stupid. Keep on goose stepping party member
Come on people, its not the US tax payers responsibility to stop nature so that less than 700 people can live on an island the way their parents lived? Be honest. Aren't most Tangier Island children moving off the island for a different way of life and more opportunity anyway. Have some perspective. People will live on Tangier Island as long as God wants them to, then they won't.
Of all the misappropriated funds. Your going to worry about this infinitesimal amount of money? They give Way more money to total horseshit. This is actually a beautiful valuable culture. Are you against historical landmarks too? How about preserving battle fields and forts and monuments? They were promised the levy and they didn't get it because they are god fearing conservative white people. I get that you don't like tax money being spent inappropriately. And if every other ''community'' wasn't getting truck loads of money as well as a myriad of other frivolous ways they spend the money I'd probably be with you on it. I checked your channel you seem conservative and you mentioned god. I really think you're not thinking about this one in the proper light. I've been there and this place and these people are really worth it. On top of all the history and culture it's also a real working fishing village. If they got a little encouragement the kids might stop leaving and they probably would see a cultural resurgence like the Cajuns. Think about it man cultural preservation
I’m sorry but you seriously want taxpayers to spend ridiculous amounts of money to “save” an island for 500 people? Sounds like they need to move on. I get that their family has called it home for a long time but it’s just time to go
My dad is from the island and he 100% agrees. He does say he’ll feel a little sad when it’s gone but he won’t shed any tears for it. The island’s doomed whether if he cries over it or not. :/
Not all but many yes. I met a resident when I went a few years ago who hated Trump. Mentions his racism and spoke about the mayor at the time having adopted daughters from India. He was only campaigning when I met the resident. The resident also doesn’t trust any political party either.
It’s easy to call them ignorant from our phones being raised with society and technology. These people don’t know anything else. Can’t really blame them.
Global sea level has been rising over the past century, and the rate has increased in recent decades. In 2014, global sea level was 2.6 inches above the 1993 average-the highest annual average in the satellite record (1993-present). Sea level continues to rise at a rate of about one-eighth of an inch per year. (Source: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
My dad was raised on this island, so I’ve been there countless times to visit my grandparents. But my dad knows that the island is doomed. He says he’ll be sad when it’s gone, but he won’t shed a tear. He’s moved on from the island.
I’ll miss it when it’s gone too, but I probably won’t be too sad, truthfully. Sure, it’s beautiful and a nice change of scenery, but I’ve got bad memories there that overpower the good ones.
Sorry you had a bad time. Maybe it makes you biased? With respect maybe your dad is just being stoic and thinks it's hopeless. Maybe he has bad memories too? look at it like this If it was the islands that the Gullah culture was on or an American Indian thing most people would be be all for it. And I would too. Why not this culture? Hmm. This is relatively an infinitesimal amount of money. It's called cultural preservation. They spend a hundred times more money on total horseshit. As an outside view I can assure you this is a fascinating, beautiful culture that is a historical treasure. I loved it there. I'm sickened by the politics that keeps them from getting the penance that would conserve the place.
Ok so your from the island so you claim what's your last name? I'm from that island born and raised and I have never heard anyone talk like this about the island and sense it's a island I know everyone there including everybody's last name so if your from there what is it I'll say mine to it's Parks
I go to school with Cam Evans. Real great guy, I looked up tangier island bc of him, come to my surprise he’s in the video lmao.
Such a beautiful place. My profile picture is us on the beach. Hope it lives on and gets the rest of them sea walls ! Truly feels like a different world out on that special island.
This was wonderfully made.
We visited there this past August. Everything is so run-down. Only one restaurant still open. The museum was interesting, but nothing else was worthwhile. Really surprised me for an island that relies on tourism so heavily to look the way it did.
Guy they interviewed: "Global warming is a huge problem because it's causing our island to sink, which will eventually ruin our homes and way of life"
Same guy: "I like this global warming thing, good for the economy"
I wonder if some homes can be moved off? I'm sorry that this lovely place is endangered!
They keep praying but didn't the bible have a story about the fool who built his house on the sand???
Way out of context
Why can't the state help them?
Anybody here after watching Midnight Mass?
What did Trump do for the island during his presidency? The residents really supported him, I hope he did the same.
80% of the people voted for him. He phoned the mayor there and said he would help so I'm curious as to what became of that conversation. Obviously the 10 million needed for the sea wall wasnt received maybe some other positive like easing federal regulations for the crabbing industry and state regulations that arent issuing new boating licences preventing the industry from growing
Trump sent the bill to Mexico. Still waiting for the check.
Can't believe that guy said he likes climate change...it's going to flood your island dude.
Not hard to figure. He supports Trump.
Great lakes and Weeks can dredge back the island
My home state of Virginia cannot support or protect 500-700 people on a dying island when they don’t even offer a means of tourism dollars. Southwest Va is far mor deserving of support money where there is a realistic chance of transforming a devastated community into one that is prosperous and productive. Even Ocracoke NC , which brings in tons of tourist dollars will one day be like Tangier.
I live in the community where Tangier is and there’s a lot wrong with what you said. You speak of Virginia with pride. Well, the people of Tangier speak the closest to the original settlers that founded Virginia. That’s pretty incredible. I remember when I first visited as a child I felt as though I had arrived in another country. It’s a completely different way of life there, a very pure way of life. Those people have only known that as their home. Generations of family’s have known it as home. There’s a cruise boat here that takes tourists there all the time. My community IS a tourist community. It’s almost gotten too big actually for my taste and the taste of most other locals. It’s just a beautiful area and people come for the peace and humility of it. Tangier is most DEFINITELY worth saving. It’s not just 500-700 people. It’s centuries of history. It’s Virginia pride.
MOVE !!!
The Oceans are rising. Lets vote for the Party that denies it is.
So that guy loves global warming and he lives in an island that's losing ground to the sea! Stupid is as stupid does!
losing ground from coastal erosion as stated. And he said he loves global warming tongue in cheek to make that point. Went right over your head and then you pop off. So ya Forrest you're doing stupid. Keep on goose stepping party member
Come on people, its not the US tax payers responsibility to stop nature so that less than 700 people can live on an island the way their parents lived? Be honest. Aren't most Tangier Island children moving off the island for a different way of life and more opportunity anyway. Have some perspective. People will live on Tangier Island as long as God wants them to, then they won't.
You do realize these people are US tax payers
Of all the misappropriated funds. Your going to worry about this infinitesimal amount of money? They give Way more money to total horseshit. This is actually a beautiful valuable culture. Are you against historical landmarks too? How about preserving battle fields and forts and monuments? They were promised the levy and they didn't get it because they are god fearing conservative white people. I get that you don't like tax money being spent inappropriately. And if every other ''community'' wasn't getting truck loads of money as well as a myriad of other frivolous ways they spend the money I'd probably be with you on it. I checked your channel you seem conservative and you mentioned god. I really think you're not thinking about this one in the proper light. I've been there and this place and these people are really worth it. On top of all the history and culture it's also a real working fishing village. If they got a little encouragement the kids might stop leaving and they probably would see a cultural resurgence like the Cajuns. Think about it man cultural preservation
I’m sorry but you seriously want taxpayers to spend ridiculous amounts of money to “save” an island for 500 people? Sounds like they need to move on. I get that their family has called it home for a long time but it’s just time to go
My dad is from the island and he 100% agrees. He does say he’ll feel a little sad when it’s gone but he won’t shed any tears for it. The island’s doomed whether if he cries over it or not. :/
They can pray as they sink. Aren’t these the people who voted for Trump ? How did he help ?
you wretched goose stepping party member.
Not all but many yes. I met a resident when I went a few years ago who hated Trump. Mentions his racism and spoke about the mayor at the time having adopted daughters from India. He was only campaigning when I met the resident. The resident also doesn’t trust any political party either.
Overwhelmingly Americans voted for Trump. Don't understand your point.
@@garlandalmarode6396 … and there we have it! Believing rubbish and not understanding points.
Maybe they need to pray harder.
It’s easy to call them ignorant from our phones being raised with society and technology. These people don’t know anything else. Can’t really blame them.
bye bye town.... but you will not be singled out many will perish along with Tangier Island!
Weirdo
Sea levels aren't rising, but erosion is an issue.
Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Sea levels are indeed rising. Where did you get that info from? Because it is highly false.
Global sea level has been rising over the past century, and the rate has increased in recent decades. In 2014, global sea level was 2.6 inches above the 1993 average-the highest annual average in the satellite record (1993-present). Sea level continues to rise at a rate of about one-eighth of an inch per year. (Source: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
correct