Katrina Aftermath and Relief 

Katrina Aftermath and Relief

I have stayed away from posting on Katrina for a bit because of the continued finger pointing and shifting of blame that has been going on. It will take some time for the facts to become clear and in the meantime all we have all people spinning information to keep themselves out of the blame. A couple things are becoming clear though. First there was woefully inadequate preparation at the local level in Louisiana. Local resources that were available were left unused. Secondly there was a lack of local leadership in New Orleans. The feds response will take longer to evaluate since it is an ongoing process. Up to this point FEMA looks pretty bad. Some restructuring is needed.

However the bright spot once again has been the American people. Record donations, volunteers, people opening their homes once again shows the American heart. Secondly corporate America has to be given their due. For instance the anti corporate type’s favorite punching bag, Walmart, is donating millions despite their stores being looted. Companies are trying to employ displaced workers. Companies have donated their employees and services. Property management companies are providing rent free apartments. The list could go on.

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