I didn't see your answer.
A fluke lightning strike which causes only damage to my home is not a federal disaster deserving of FEMA aid.
Hurricane Katrina does, according to you.
What is the difference? Is it the number of people affected? The cost of the damage? The area of affected land?
If our government is "of the people, by the people, and for the people", then President Bush is doing what we want him to do.
I'm asking you to critically explain what about this Hurricane qualifies it as a disaster while others do not. Please be specific.
Also, please explain which federal spending you would do away with, and why those "needs" are not worthy, while Hurricane relief is worthy.
To me, the simplest way to figure it out is to look at the words of the Constitution which give Congress and the President the powers they have. If it's in there, it's within the power of the fedgov. If not, then those powers remain with the States or the People.
Since you reject my approach, please explain what your approach is, and how you determine whether or not a particular initiative or program is appropriate for the use of federal tax dollars.
OK. But a detailed answer like you are looking for will require more time and attention than I can give to it at the moment. If you are willing to wait for an answer, I can give you one this evening, once my children are asleep.
Deal?