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As I stated, a natural...usually weather-related disaster. Mudslides, wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, extensive and/or flash flooding.

Ya know, things that us peons can do little about. We do what we can with improving structural integrity, buying home and flood insurance, and helping our neighbors to safe places, etc. You already see people helping out with money, food, and shelter, independent of government assistance. But it isn't nearly enough, because far too many people are only out for themselves, and don't give a rip about others. "Sink or swim, there's no room in my boat for you!" they cry.

Some of these things are so severe, and local governments are knocked out by them, at least temporarily. Are we supposed to allow all to fall into chaos because the powers that be were morons and failed to implement (or develop) good disaster plans? Besides, the best laid plans...as they say. Also, some people simply cannot afford the extra cost in premiums for flood insurance. Should they, therefore, not be allowed to own a home because they may have to go to FEMA in the event of a natural disaster or be homeless? Geesh.

People need our help, and I don't give a crap if Uncle Sam has to ride to the rescue. We aren't talking about welfare slackers, etc. We're talking about people who have their lives devastated by natural disaster. You know, those folks that are hiding in attics right now, praying that they aren't washed away to their deaths.

Can you really, truly sit there and say because the Consititution doesn't specify a duty for the federal government to provide disaster relief that they shouldn't be providing it? My God, if they can waste money on pork barrel projects, the least they can do is put SOME of my hard-earned money towards doing some good!