[George W. Bush]

Just how dangerous is the water in NO?

Yesterday, they were showing them taking samples and made the claim that there was 20,000 times as much fecal matter in the water as would be allowed in any water supply.

I thought that wasn't too helpful. No one was suggesting they should drink black water to begin with. It seemed irrelevant at the time but that is part of their justification.

They're also making noises about Hep A and cholera. And the presence of petroleum products and pesticides. But they didn't provide any very frightening info on that. They mentioned it will take a few weeks for the larvae to incubate which could cause the spread of disease. And the danger of Hep A is something they all need to get shots for. I expect this will be mandatory vaccination.

It seemed that if they didn't drink water out of the streets and got a Hep A shot, they should be fine if their houses have been on dry land throughout the flood.

[Nov3]

They're also making noises about Hep A and cholera.

They have found no cholera.

[planekT]

Another thing I find interesting is the excuse (made by some freepers) is that if these people stay in their homes it just means one more body to feed and hinders the cleanup. B.S.

Does anyone believe that these people are going to stop eating if they are bussed out to Texas? We can get food to them at the Astro Dome or Kelly AFB, but not to New Orleans? I don't see why not.

Give them the shot and some food and water and soap, if they don't have it already, and let them stay as long as they like. It's their house, or at least it used to be. Isn't that cheaper then putting up somewhere else?

But hell no. Take their guns and kick their asses out. It just doesn't make any sense.