PeterK, I am not concerned about any issue being aired. My ignorant Rednecked self thought that 'genocide' was caused by a differenct race, not from within as is happening in New Orleans. So many misinformed people. Superdome inhabitants are getting two meals a day
plus bottled water.

The shooting at potential rescuers and their equipment had greatly hindered efforts. 1500 would be rescuers had to be diverted to law enforcement. IF those people would have left on the buses starting last Saturday, the scope of this problem would so much more narrow.

Was personally involved in preparing a large dump truck and a Bobcat to volunteer for a months worth of cleanup with the operator being paid for by the firm. When word came out regarding the shooting towards volunteer rescuers who were using their own boats, etc., this provoked a confused state of mind regarding those shooting at you when you are trying to help.

At present, we don't have an eager vo;unteer to send so the equipment sits.