[Smogger]

People who had followed the advice to evacuate and driven themselves -- obviously couldn't afford shelter themselves -- are being turned away from the Astrodome because they're not the "right" evacuees. I understand there is a logistical problem with the Astrodome only able to to hold so many, but that was very disturbing, especially as these people had done the smart thing, but now were stranded. Said they were told there were already shelters open that could handle them, but they couldn't find any and no one could give them an answer on where to go.

I agree 100%. The guy had every right to be po'd. I have been watching cable news/streaming news/internet reports for four days. Basically I have access to 1000 times more information than this guy had, and I would have told him to goto the Astrodome too. Totally ridiculous.

[RDTF]

At least most of these that left by car have cars that weren't flooded out - they have more than all these other people. Can use for travel and even sleeping. I'd rather sleep in my car than go in one of those places.

[Howlin]

Do you think it's FEMA's responsibility to provide shelter to every person who left because of Katrina wherever they might go?

I mean, if they drive to Ohio, are we to shelter them?