[Miss Marple]

If you are poor and don't own a car, or if you are elderly and can't drive, how does that make you an idiot? Are poor people supposed to die because they can't afford a car?

Sorry, but I just think that in the case of natural disasters a government is supposed to plan for the safety of all of its citizens, not just the smart ones and the ones who own cars. There are a whole lot of children in the Superdome, you know. Are they undeserving idiots, too?

[Mjaye]

There are a whole lot of children in the Superdome, you know. Are they undeserving idiots, too?<<<<<<<

Of course not. But if I had small kids there is nothing that would have stopped me from getting out of Dodge one way or another when I heard of the impending storm coming. Too many of these people interviewed had other choices but chose to stay too long then got stuck, kids and all. Let the gov't help the sick, elderly and truly helpless people; some of these folks could have left on their own early on. God help them all to make it through.

[aaCharley]

Sorry, but I just think that in the case of natural disasters a government is supposed to plan for the safety of all of its citizens, not just the smart ones and the ones who own cars. There are a whole lot of children in the Superdome, you know. Are they undeserving idiots, too?

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The fact that some children have parents who do not make good decisions is not something that the mayor or the govenor can be now held responsible for reversing. Further, your idea that the mayor or govenor should have had a plan to evacuate this city within 48 hours is hyperventilating nonsense. Some people will not leave. And should have the right to stay, even if you believe it nutty.