I would bet that the Memphis cesspool is worse than what is being reported. It was bad before Katrina and now is just getting some press. IMHO the problem started when the population of the city went from 51% ethnic to 75% ethnic because of the political leadership. Almost all of the ethnic city councilmen/women have been involved in white collar crime. Many of the ethnic management of the city have been involved in white collar crime. The city is following the example of the elected leaders and their code of ethics.
All the more reason for ensuring Harold Ford Jr is not elected to the Senate to fill the seat Frist is vacating.
I found out the other day that 59% of Ford's senate campaign contributions have come from out of state. I will be dam*ed if I want some other state helping another of that corrupt, race baiting family to get elected in my state. Talk about a "culture of corruption"...the Ford's make the Kennedy's look like a decent lot.