[John Jamieson]

I see several lies --

#1 "That race has something to do with this" .... I believe that the tens of thousands of people helping here couldn't have anything further from their minds.

#2 "That the response has been too little to late" ..... I believe that time will tell that this has been the most massive, fastest relief and rescue response in history.

#3 "The Bush has not responded quickly and someone else could have done better." It's a very fortunate that Bush was in the WH at a time when his clout in Texas and Florida could bring help to these poor people. No one else would have been able to pull the support together so fast. Texas now has 250,000 evacuees. Where are the Blue states?

I think I see a much broader picture than most people. I also think I know what can and can't be done.

I just can't understand the emotional need some people have to lash out at the people who are working day and night to help them.

There will be alot of heroes when this is over and just a few goats. Most of the goats will be in local LA government.

PS. Evacuees at our local city (Athens, Texas) now 800, or 8% of the town. They being well taken care of, and we hope many will stay.

[beyond the sea]

Most of the goats will be in local LA government.

Yes, for instance...... post # 18.

[brytlea]

I just can't understand the emotional need some people have to lash out at the people who are working day and night to help them.

I think alot of people were angry, which is a common part of the grieving process. What makes me angrier than the fact that some people lash out is the fact that the media (and yes, even Fox, which I finally had to turn off) puts a microphone in everyone's face and tries to get them to tell how angry they are with leading questions. I noticed that people who were thankful and happy got much less air time than those who had something bad to say. So, I blame the media.

susie