[Parley Baer]

Over the past serveral days there have been other reports about the degradation of the New Orleans Police Department. Some include fleeing in a patrol car. Taking off there badges and looting. I have also seen a number New Orleans Police officers trying to do their job in very trying circumstances. I have seen reports of maybe 1/3 of the officers on duty.

[konaice]

Over the past serveral days there have been other reports about the degradation of the New Orleans Police Department.

While I don't doubt your statement, I do not see how it is germain to my post, and the broader issue of the press trying to bait the general into stating that he has usurped civilian control.