Shep Smith has reported that the population waiting at the convention center and on the overpass is PREVENTED from moving to Gretna, which is in another parrish, even though there is electricity there. People are being turned back even when on foot trying to leave.
From another thread:
"Astrodome, in Texas, where the locals are willing and able to work with the relief groups had stacks upon stacks of red cross boxes with food and supplies awaiting the incoming people from NO. On WWL or WDSU, both of which I was watching last night."
Shep Smith said he has YET to see a Red Cross truck. Shep is on the overpass.
I can not believe how these people are being treated. If they will not let them leave on foot, what the heck do they think these people are supposed to do??????
I've read where some of the sheriffs in neighboring towns and parishes have shut them down not allowing others in...they have relative Law and Order established and don't want to let NO thuggery spread to them. UNfortunately that ends up punishing the 99% of people who are good and honest and just need some relief.
I hadn't ever thought much about it before, but now it's becoming clearer to me why there are such things as marshall law, and why looting leads to inability to provide humanitarian aid. It's a shame we have to see this example first hand:(