Thrill Seekers

They say it takes all kinds. I'm not sure who "they" are but it does seem to be an astute observation, and more than a just a little insightful. In the case of "tornado alley" being the new thrill seeker vacation destination, I would say "all kinds" would definitely have to include the mentally unbalanced. Having grown up in the Mid-West I know first hand the devastation that a tornado can inflict in a matter of mere seconds. Contrary to Hollywood's romanticizing, the moments after a tornado has touched down, destroyed everything in it's path, and moved on, are not filled with sloppy kisses and high fives; they are moments of utter loss, sorrow, and pain. While extreme weather phenomena can be considered beautiful and fascinating, it should also be considered dangerous, and treated with the utmost caution and respect; not like a thrill ride at an amusement park. What these tourist guides and their high paying customers seem to have forgotten is that while they're out looking for the thrill of a lifetime chasing an elusive tornado, that tornado for someone else means the loss of a lifetime of family valuables and memories, or very possibly, their life.