Will the government forget about the victims of Hurricane Katrina?
359337
they have many other important things to do
107225
There are alot of questions here so I'll try to answer them all.\n\n"When New Orleans was hit with the hurricane and wiped off the map, in my heart I felt I should give money to help the people. That was just common nature for a U. S. citizen to naturally do for our country or other country's around the world no mater what type of government they have in place." \n\nI feel two ways about this matter.  One is this Country gives to much monney to other Countrys and not enoth to this one.  But at the same time the people in Orleans where asked to leve and did not they had two weeks to pack up and leve but they did not.  What could we have done when so many people picked not to leve?\n\n"What I am concerned with is if the money I gave, got to a PERSON from that specific state or other country I sent the money to?"\n\nQuestion?  Who did you give you're money to?\nJust waching MSNBC and they said that there was alot of "fraud and abuse" that people where doing over there.  (check out url for more info.)  Makes you feel just a tad less sorry for these people.\n\n"Why is it that our government can't take responsibility and pay up, for there mistake in the first place. From what I have read, it was known that those levies could not hold a category 4 or 5 hurricane years or decades ago, but failed to strengthen them back when it was first discovered? \n\nI don't think any mistakes where made.  The truth is that  New Orleans is sinking as it stands now New Orleans is lower then sea level.  The reasons that thoes levies have not been fixed are one the cost is to grate for a city that is sinking and two they don't even know if it's posablem to fix them.  Even if they are fixed and we get another "Katrina" it's posable for this to happen again and again.  "IF" we do fix these levies we are putting peoples lives at risk.\n\n"Do you think it was rude of the two presidents to ask us to give more money when it is our nature to give, even until it hurts?"\n\nDo I think it's rude?  No, I don't.  \n\n"Did you help when 911 happened ?"\nYes, but I feel as if it was not enoth\n\n"or Live Aid?\nor Live8?"\n\nLive Aid, No.  Or Live8 don't know what that is.
1053367
It's popular to think that we should not depend on our government for help when there is a disaster. In fact, the federal government has probably the best resources for dealing with just such an event. The problem is in getting the bureaucratic mindset in gear for doing more than vegetating.
650901
we already have welfare, food stamps, government housing, and medical care. there shouldnt be any other special programs. new orleans has been taken down in the past by hurricanes, it will happen again. it is a stront city, it has rebuilt on its own in the past without the help of the government. i lived in texas where rita went through. i lost almost everything as far as possessions go. i'm not accepting handouts from the government. i moved, life continued on. when the weather dictates that you evacuate, you dont just sit there and then expect compensation for your own lack of listening. i say the government should completely back out of rebuilding new orleans and let it do what it needs to to rebuild itself. people with money will invest, it will come back bigger, better, and stronger.
87215
No I don't think so and I am so sick of hearing the race card get played.\n\n1st of all Mayor Nagin had the power to evacuate his City before even bothering to contact the President but Mayor Nagin failed.\n\n2nd of all a lot of residents of New Orleans chose to stay in their homes when they were warned.
1090645
yup, the government doesn't fight anything or do anything unless there is profit to be made. After all I hear the president is getting a raise in his salary. Lovely huh, he gets richer while Katrina victims are the ones who need the money
1158928
i'm a survivor of Katrina's exploit, but i lost my family*sniff* while becoming a survivor my parents and sis weren't....\ni can safely say that yes some ,SOME,money mite go to bush's beer and hunting and the rest to us survivors.. *sniff*
381474
Are you talking ablout situations like the tsunami, where we went to there aid immediatly but when katrina hit no one lifted a finger? its because the world needs us but they do not appreciate are us, when they don't need us thay talk shi* but something bad happens and they want us to help there asses
1074777
It's not entirely about politicians, though I agree that they do play a role. First of all, the majority of people affected by hurricane Katrina were poor and black. What is the race and economic status of most of the flood victims? Many of the people in New Orleans could not afford or didn't have opportunity to leave town. It is much easier to escape a flood than 100+ winds, flying debris, combined with flooding. I agree that Mayor Nagin should have done more to help people evacuate, but hindsight is always 20/20. I don't think he had any malacious plans, but he certainly didn't handle the situation properly. It is not a north vs. south thing so let's not make it about that. We are all citizens of the same country. Let's focus on helping those in need and not making controversy and comparisons where they are not needed.
156447
It doesn't, except in people's twisted minds.  Whether certain groups of people believe it or not, there are people of all races (including whites) still living in shelters after last year's hurricanes (all, not just Katrina) and people of all races left homeless, people of all races still waiting for some financial aid, and people of all races that may never get any.\n\nLike it or not, no matter what race you are, if you did not work and did not own a home before the disaster, you should not expect a home to just be given to you for nothing.
594490
Yes, some of them are. A government of, by and for the people has been forgotten and it has become a government of, by and for the rich. It has really gone wrong.
425661
I haven’t forgotten about them.  Here’s poem I wrote:\n\nWhat happens when the hard rains fall?\nGrass grows green, flowers bloom, and trees grow tall.\nWhat happens when there’s a horrible flood?\nHomes, hearts, and lives are buried in thick black mud.\n\nWe must know, with every ending,\nThere’s a new beginning,\nand\nIn our last breath,\nWe find life, not death.\n\nPerhaps Katrina is too much to understand,\nBut she was just part of the master plan.\nTry as he may and as hard as he can,\nNature cannot be controlled by man.\n\nThese people are our brothers'\nFathers, sisters, and mothers.\nEverything they own is nothing but dirt,\nThey hurt.\n\nThe pain would be no less for you or for me,\nBut some in this world just can’t see\nWhat happens when the hard rains fall.\nGrass grows green, flowers bloom, and trees grow tall.\n\nPeople say they’re willing to support the war in Iraq to help the Iraqi people, but they appear to resent helping the victims of Katrina; sometimes I just don’t understand Americans at all and I’m an American.\n\nI think most people are just showing the ignorance of the right.\n\nBelow are a couple of links where you can help!
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If the governments provided proper infrastructure and facilities it may have some hope...but yeah, as if the government is going to do anything to help anyone...they wouldn't even help them in Louisiana...\n\nFrom what I see in America...the majority of them are poverty stricken, in jail or left to die in Louisiana...\n\nMaybe it would be the downfall of the american economy if they all did make a mass exodus...
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Man that is going to be a touchy subject. I am in Houston and I have friends and family on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.\nSo I have seen the devastation and the destruction and the free loading first hand.\nLet me fist say that not everyone in N.O. needs a hand out. Some are good honest people and had the sense God gave a fly to get out of dodge before the storm. They will do so again. The ones that did not are the problem..\nDid they learn their lesson the first time - we will see?\n\nHowever!... If they choose to go back and it is a choice. I.E. There are a LOT of N.O. residents that are now residents of H town that are not going back.\nAnyway... If they choose to go back it should be at their peril.\nContrary to what "lynn" thinks. The Government does not owe them anything. That has been the problem all along. Too many people feel the U.S. Government should pay for their losses. Ahhh have ya ever heard of insurance? If you didn't have it before and you are going back it should be REQUIRED. \nThe government is not a charity. It was not established to support and bail out the people who are to stupid to plan for an emergency. It is not like they did not know they were below sea level, it is not like they did not know a storm was coming. An accident is unexpected and catches you by surprise... a majority of N.O residents feel like this was an accident. \nHow many of them are willing to move back there and pay 2 or 3 times the taxes they were paying to build stronger levees and better drainage systems? I doubt many. So what... the rest of the tax paying U.S. is supposed to foot the bill?\nWRONG. \nIf they did not know before, they know now. N.O is below sea level and will flood. Anyone that rebuilds there should do so at their own expense and risk.\nI would be happy to come spend a few days "helping", that is what neighbors do... but do not expect me to pay for any aspect of your choosing to live there.\nIf I build my next home on the rail road tracks... there is a higher than probable chance that it is going to get hit by a train.... duh.\nThe people of the US and the US Gov. have given and given and are still giving... Don't expect us to do it again.\nAs to where are they supposed to go...\nAnywhere? As I said... there are lots of them here in Houston and to the best of my knowledge there are 49 other states to choose from. I mean come on... \nBurn me once shame on you, burn me twice shame on me. NO THEY GOV SHOULD NOT PAY TO EVACUATE THEM.\nDon't look for the free hand out. Make a better choice.\n\nAdditional Comments:\nI don't think anyone should NOT move back there. I do however think it should be at their own risk. Put it anyway you want... It is BELOW SEA LEVEL and building there INVITES problems. I just heard on the news not an hour ago that the cost to rebuild the levees is now over 10 Billion. \n\nThat money should not have to come from the federal Government and the rest of the citizens of the U.S. Nor should any future federal funds for the next time. The lessons have been taught and should have been learned. If you can't afford to insure your property to the level of replacement... you shouldn't live there and expect me to pay for it. \n\n\nGo ahead rebuild. I am all for it. As I said I would be happy to help. Point in case... I am leaving Tuesday 4/12 for my third trip back to Mississippi to help rebuild... So the work is not the issue. I just think the same values and nuances you and others are so fond of could be relocated to a safer place.\n\nBottom line it is not the buildings it is the people that make it.\n\nand Yes I have been there several times.
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I guess it is tough to be on their best behavior when they have lost their homes, possessions, everything they own, possibly even family, and they have to depend on the kindness and hospitality of others for everything.  They don't how or when their lives will be put back together.\n\nYour position isn't easy either of course, because we all know how tedious it can be to have long term guests in your home.  I'd try to take a deep breath and try to put yourself in their shoes.\n\nAs hard as it might be, remember, "God grant that I not criticize my neighbor until I have walked a mile in his shoes."  \n\nOur society will be remembered for how it treated those who are most unfortunate and most need help.\n\nGod bless you all who are helping the people of New Orleans.
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If I lived in New Orleans, absolutely not. He and the Governor Kathleen Babineaux are the biggest contributors to the inability of getting proper warning and aid to the victims of hurricane Katrina. Their continued incompetence is causing unnecessary suffering among Louisiana residents.
34915
First, it was a mistake to build below sea level. Why should the Federal Government pay the bill for local government's poor planning? The Libs are quick to blame a Republican run federal government. But from what I have heard, they GAVE them money and the local government divied it up for their pet projects and not on the dike.\nAnd from what I have seen regarding that hurricane, I don't think ANYTHING could have held up against it. It was aweful!