>> We have plenty of room for illegal aliens coming across the border, but heaven forbid we provide shelter for actual citizens in their time of need.<<
That isn't the issue. The problem is that a lot of these people here now in Texas, while they do need our immediate help and deserve it, are still conditioned to let (or insist that) the government take care of them. I think what Perry has quickly figured out, and what I warned about 3 days ago, was there has to be a plan to get these people out of the Astrodome and elsewhere, otherwise too many will camp out there indefinitely and force a drag-out.
A good number of the Louisianians that have come to Dallas seem to realize they need to find jobs and get going with life again, but there are also plenty who will try to make our safety net into a hammock.
I couldn't agree more. I also think people should be careful about offering rooms in their home or allowing people to use other homes they have. I am not saying don't do it. Just check out the people first. I am worried some of these good hearted people will end up with visitors who have no intention of leaving.I'm sorry if this sounds harsh.