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**YpbWF5Yo** · 02-21-2007, 04:46 PM

I am referring to the specific disaster response - not the disaster itself or the prevention thereof. We all agree (embarrassingly) that several European nations have levees that made the N.O. levees look like it was designed by a 6th grader...in special education.

I hold Nagin more responsible than any other individual for his part in one of the most screwed up events in our nations history. There are so many, many things that did not happen in the first day that is inexcusable and borderline criminal neglect. Just the fact that 1000's of city busses were not utilized is unimaginable.

Can't argue with much of that my brother, except holding Nagin more responsible than anyone else.

Don't get it twisted .. I am no fan of Nagin. His ass should have been tossed out of office quickly .. but I also understand the dynamic that put him back in office and the reluctance of black residents of NO to trust anyone other than themselves.

Even given that the initial hours were the fault of not only the local government, but also the state government, what about the chaos that ensued long after the strom had passed. After all, New Orleans is the most valuable city in the entire state and has always been a premier tourist attraction for this nation..

However, after the initial chaos, FEMA failed miserably. Are you aware that there are several bio-chemical weapons labs throughout the NO area? Knowing the disaster that was about to, then that took place during Katrina, how does one justify the lack of serious response from the federal government that knew these labs existed and their potential for an even wider disaster that may have affected not only the fisheries in the gulf, but also affected neraby states?

Katrina was a failure by all levels of government.

We are Americans and we should have demanded more accoutability and responsibility from our government .. all of it.

02-21-2007, 04:46 PM	#37
YpbWF5Yo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 469 Senior Member	I am referring to the specific disaster response - not the disaster itself or the prevention thereof. We all agree (embarrassingly) that several European nations have levees that made the N.O. levees look like it was designed by a 6th grader...in special education. I hold Nagin more responsible than any other individual for his part in one of the most screwed up events in our nations history. There are so many, many things that did not happen in the first day that is inexcusable and borderline criminal neglect. Just the fact that 1000's of city busses were not utilized is unimaginable. Can't argue with much of that my brother, except holding Nagin more responsible than anyone else. Don't get it twisted .. I am no fan of Nagin. His ass should have been tossed out of office quickly .. but I also understand the dynamic that put him back in office and the reluctance of black residents of NO to trust anyone other than themselves. Even given that the initial hours were the fault of not only the local government, but also the state government, what about the chaos that ensued long after the strom had passed. After all, New Orleans is the most valuable city in the entire state and has always been a premier tourist attraction for this nation.. However, after the initial chaos, FEMA failed miserably. Are you aware that there are several bio-chemical weapons labs throughout the NO area? Knowing the disaster that was about to, then that took place during Katrina, how does one justify the lack of serious response from the federal government that knew these labs existed and their potential for an even wider disaster that may have affected not only the fisheries in the gulf, but also affected neraby states? Katrina was a failure by all levels of government. We are Americans and we should have demanded more accoutability and responsibility from our government .. all of it.
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