TV's Frink said:

C3PX said:

Notice how you listed recent events? Rather than listing the Pompei or some other ancient attack on a nation? Even though those things might be of historical significance to you, I doubt you have the same feelings about Pompi as you do about Katrina, or even the same feelings about Pearl Harbor as you do 911.

Minor point: the discussion was about the 21st century.

Minor counter point: the discussion is about the 21st century as will be looked back on by other centuries. Comment was made to add perspective. Will guys like Warb a thousand years from now read about Katrina and 911 and feel the same way Warb does about them? Or will they feel the same way we typically do (usually with intrigue, rather than pity) when we read of disasters that are recorded historically, like Pompei. I have a feeling this whole oil incident could be equated more closely to Nero's alleged burning of Rome in the long run. A historical shooting in the foot with severe long term repercussions.