You points are well taken by this Californian. However, if Davis intentionally delayed the deployment of assests because of petty politics or his demeanor, he should be brought up on criminal charges. It was very clear by Saturday night that we needed everything deployed ASAP.
To quote one of the first fire officials to arrive on the scene in Laguna Canyon during the Laguna Beach Fire of 10 years ago, 'Send me everything you got now or you can wipe Laguna Beach off the map !'.
Wow. Thanks. I bit my lip not to respond to Gumby's comments that 'this is the worst crisis to hit California in a century'. You KNOW that I wanted to say 'except for your two terms.' But I have restraint! ;)