Sure I do. Just have your 'sense of history' on your dime and not on mine.
Some people have no sense of whose money they have a right to spend.
The fundamental purpose of the government to protect the lives and property of US citizens? Isn't New Orleans part of the United States?
If the government fails to protect those citizens, either by ensuring a certain safety level or eviciting people, it isn't unreasonable that it should compensate for that failure. The only question is the size and type of compensation. I'm not talking about paying for everyone's houses, that is why we have home insurance. However, that does not rule out some government aid in the event of natural disasters.
JMHO, of course.
Yeah! That's the American Spirit! Screw everybody! I'm looking out for Numero Uno Honcho!