[aspiring.hillbilly]

Now that the dark side of NOLA was exposed to the nation tourism will be in the toilet for a generation...

[Wonder Warthog]

"That's fine to hold both local and state officials legally responsible for their irresponsible handling of Katrina, but at what point should the voter be held responsible?"

Not a chance. Most visitors to New Orleans are totally aware of the "criminal class" before ever setting foot in the city.

[Wonder Warthog]

"Now that the dark side of NOLA was exposed to the nation tourism will be in the toilet for a generation..."

Cut/paste hiccup on previous reply.

The voters have already been held responsible in the most disastrous way possible.