I've got the same questions on my mind that you do (if not, you should).
How is this happening right here in our own country? How can we send billions of dollars in aid overseas almost overnight, but people in New Orleans haven't eaten in 3 days? A state in America reduced to the likes of third world country in less than a week?
It's fucking ridiculous. I'm disgusted, I'm outraged, and damn you if you're not. I keep hearing people say shit like, "Let it sink", "Good riddance", "Don't help them if that's how they act". They?? You mean, your countrymen? Those human beings that are dying everyday while crying out for help?
I'm not a patriot by any means but I am a humanist. Even the most "wicked" of us deserve a fair chance at survival. It kills me to think that there are people so naive to think that the hype being fed to us by the media this past week will suffice to be the whole story.
Let me just say this, if you voted to re-elect Bush you should feel nothing but shame. Consider it a character flaw that needs your immediate attention. I mean, you see how your guy is handling things don't you? I'm sure the survivors of this disaster find much comfort in his "deer in the headlights" response. Way to go G-Dub. Now aren't you glad you rallied around him to do what was best for America? Even Bush himself said the current relief efforts were "unacceptable". No shit. As if he's only a critic and not the one to do something about.
From CNN.com:
"I'm not looking forward to this trip," Bush said as he set out for a firsthand look at the destruction in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi.
Wow. Thanks, Chief. Sorry if real life disturbed yet another vacation. I'm sure those that died today would thank you for such a timely response.
What can I say? Do what you can. Donate Now. Vote Later.
But most of all, please, please, please, don't believe the hype. Don't be afraid to question or criticize the actions of your government. Demand the whole truth and don't accept anything less.
