"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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bb wrote:
On Thu, 1 Sep 2005 13:52:05 -0400, "Starbucks"
wrote:

I can not believe that Harry would use the plight of New Orleans for
political gain. This is a new low, even for Harry.

So you're saying pointing out the complete ineptness of our government
to provide basic food, shelter and safety should be ignored because it
makes some politicians look bad? Yeah, screw the needy, let's make
sure the white collar criminals don't look bad.

bb

At three days after the event (Katrina) we are talking about people without
water and food. In Florida, everyone had food and water after the
hurricanes, we all keep a supply handy in case of a hurricane. Every season
we are told hundreds of times to keep food and water on hand. I've got 40
gallons of diesel fuel and a generator already connected to my
home/business. That's enough for 5 days of 100% power for everything except
the water heater, clothes drier and Electric stove.

At 6 miles inland and 27 feet above sea level I'm safe from the 25 foot
storm surges of a cat 5. I expect damage to my building and keep ropes and
tarps on had to fix leaks in the roof. The people seaward of me I'd take
in on a temp basis until they found permanent housing. Why isn't this being
done in Louisiana?

Someone needs to say this nationally if only to keep it from being repeated.
Your first duty is to be prepared for the safety of yourself and your
family. To depend totally on the government or others is to make yourself
dependant. Inept government, hmmmm the government you deserve.