[w1andsodidwe]

I must say that listening to the press conferences from the mayors of the affected cities, I find it very chilling. They truly have implemented the nanny state. They must make it safe for the rest of us, because we are too stupid to avoid downed electrical lines and such. It is scary that elected officials have so little regard for those they govern.

[John W]

Also scary that so much of the populace believes government can save them from anything and everything-and should.

[handy]

I must say that listening to the press conferences from the mayors of the affected cities, I find it very chilling. They truly have implemented the nanny state. They must make it safe for the rest of us, because we are too stupid to avoid downed electrical lines and such. It is scary that elected officials have so little regard for those they govern.

Yes, and it is the media that drive this. When a reporter say something like - "Wolf, there are people stranded on the highway with no water." - I just want to scream who's fault is it they have no water! If the idiot is too dumb to fill up their car with gas, food & water (remember the evacuation order was give Tuesday) then it is their own fault.

My brother in law got a map, avoided I-45, left @4am Thursday and got to Dallas in 12 hours. Get a map, get supplies, and take responsibility.