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Having said that, I do think we need to provide some sort of short term financial money for these folks. A debit card is a pretty effective way to distribute the money.
I can't imagine loosing everything. Think about what these folks are going through. They were suddenly ripped from their home and neigborhoods. Not told where they were going until they got on the bus or plane. Many do not know if all of their families or friends are even alive. Most do not know the status of their home or other belongings. They do not know if their home is being looted or burnt to the ground while they are gone. They have lost their jobs, schools, community, churches, neighbors, friends, cars, everything. Most are now sleeping in a "large room" with thousands of other people. Sleeping on cots, with no privacy. I just cannot imagine what they are going through emotionally right now.
So lets have some compassion folks! Quit acting like the folks at DU. You don't know these 1 million folks personally. You don't know whether or not they are all hard working, decent, law abiding citizens or what. Quit letting a minority of looters, thugs, or even welfare recipients cloud your thinking. These devasated areas were their homes. I saw where 80% of LA residents were born there. Highest rate in the US. Give them the benefit of the doubt. What would Jesus do if he were here? He would minister to each and every one of these folks. Not make judgements and condemn them universally.