I thoroughly agree that the final body count will probably be less than 10,000 in New Orleans. That is Nagin's number, as I say. So, I used it. I was clear at the end of my article that he should be charges with as many deaths as are known, and the prosecutor can add more as they become known. I have huge doubts that there is a prosecutor in Louisiana who will bring such charges.
And if charges are brought, the punishment will be no different for 2,439 deaths as for 10,000 deaths. John / Billybob