Originally posted by plawrence: Here's a scary thought....
I was just watching CNN, and someone made the point that the weak and untimely response of the federal government to the situation in New Orleans shows how we may be totally unprepared in the event of a terrorist attack.
Agreed. Actually, my problem with the whole this is how long it is taking to get help to these people.
One of the interviewed survivors said something to the extent of: "We're able to drop food and supplied to Iraqis in Baghdad, but they haven't done anything for us. They can do it for the Iraqis, but can't do it for their own people?!?"
Glad to see the President has gone over there and surveyed the damage, and was also pleased that the huge convoy was heading over. I also see President Bush has put Clinton and his father in charge of relief efforts ala the Tsunami incident.
As far as all the sports teams and whatnot, it is slightly farcical. $5000 from every NFL player? Sure, I mean, there are some making the league minimum (around $350,000 I believe), but c'mon, people like Manning have contracts totaling the 90 million range, when you account bonuses and whatnot. Granted, any monetary gift is well received, but it just seems that they could do more.
Also pleased to see Mr. Steinbrenner is donating to the relief fund (for the hurricane, not his pitching squad, which also is practically a natural disaster at times).
