Also note, you can draw similar analogies for EVERY OTHER FREAKIN STATE that gets hit. Louisianna is the ONLY state that has had these problems!
When's the last time in modern history we've seen a hurricane disaster run that badly?
Never in recent history, I think. Galveston 1900 is the only thing that comes close, and that was more inaction and lack of technology than deliberate stupidity and political posturing. New Orleans 2005, in all respects other than loss of life, is actually worse.