Was Rudy that impressive? Although I usually agree with PL, I've got to disagree with him BIG TIME on this. Rudy was amazing. He went without food, without sleep. He walked the streets, he held people's hands, he hugged mother's that had lost their sons. He twisted arms, he got the Family Resource Center up and running in a matter of 72 hours after the disaster so that the families had a central place to go, fill out paperwork, bring DNA samples, etc., and most of it was done with donations from corporations of computers, desks, copiers, etc., and staffed by many volunteers. He was an inspiration and a beacon of hope to so many. Another impressive thing? He and the governor worked side-by-side and never offered anything but a unified front to the world, something that seems to be lacking in New Orleans.

I pray for these poor victims. Each day seems to reveal some new horror instead of any relief. The helicopters are being shot at, and afraid to land to evacuate people and drop off supplies. The babies and elderly, vulnerable in any crisis, are the most pathetic and seem to be in mortal danger. I cannot believe that this is happening and it seems that I can't watch any more, and can't NOT watch any more.

DC - Wonderful of all of you!! We Americans can be loud and crude and pushy, but we know how to pony up and pitch in when we have to, don't we?