Would You Ever Buy A Car Again?

If your car broke down in the boonies and there was no cell service and you were stranded for a time waiting for a part, would you ever have a car again?  What a stupid question.

Talking heads couldn't get the passengers of the ill-fated Carnival Triumph on the air fast enough to ask, "After your experience, would you ever take a cruise again?"

Why would that be a consideration?  Unpleasant things happen, even while having fun.  Is that a deal killer?  I would hope not.  Yes, Carnival did what it could to make the best of a bad situation and even then, it was very unpleasant.  I get that.

George Stephanopoulos asked a family, "We've heard Carnival apologize.  They're going to give everybody a refund--$500.  Is that enough for you or do you want more?"  [family comments that $500 amounts to a hundred dollars a day and that doesn't cover the emotional trauma]  "So you'll be seeking legal action?"

Really?  Way to bait and exploit the situation, George.  Passengers received a refund of their cruise, a refund of their transportation, a voucher for another free cruise plus $500.

How do I feel?  I would certainly go on more cruises.  I would certainly cruise on Carnival.  I would certainly get a balcony.  If my car breaks down, I would certainly have another car.  In all likelihood, after repairs, I'll probably be driving the same car.