The Lousianna Disaster

I call this the Louisianna Disaster and not the Katrina Disaster because the real disaster is not what happened by way of the storm, but rather what happened in the hearts and minds of the people who determined to stay in Louisianna. I have never seen so many people who somehow felt that they were entitled to help and support. Mind you, it is not that we all didn't try to send money and send people to assist them. But we weren't fast enough, and they were inconvenienced by not having enough food or air conditioning.

I have talked at length to others among my family and friends and we all have this uneasy feeling about helping these people. I know when tragedy falls on most of us, we are grateful for any help we are given. I can't remember a time that I ever just expected anyone to help me. After all, taking care of me and my family is my responsibility, isn't it? Since when did we become a nation where we expect our government (or anyone else for that matter) to take care of us?

I am very saddened at the loss of homes and the loss of life. However, I am very angry that somehow the liberal left has turned this into yet another opportunity for Bush-bashing. I guess the fact that President Bush declared Louisianna a state of emergency two days early and offered to take over the evacuation plan was not enough for the arrogant governor of that state to allow President Bush to help. Was this a ploy by the left to find a way to discredit the president? Did they think to themselves, Hey, if we let all these people die we can blame it on Bush and say he hates blacks? While it seems preposterous to even think such things, you do start to wonder why this democratic governor seemed to refuse help from all sides and then afterwards whines about how she begged and begged for help but no one came.

I for one, have decided to donate money to the Humane Society to help the animals get cared for. It's all just semantics. They are all acting like animals down there. At least I know that the furry ones will be grateful.