[Milwaukee_Guy]

There was a report earlier where some stranded fisherman asked the government for permission to break a lock and enter a government building for shelter from the storm and to gain height.

Permission -was- granted.

I hope it is the same group you described.

[getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL]

Yup — the same group. I had also heard one caller who stated he had reason to believe they were a bunch of pirates.

[ArmstedFragg]

Local radio just interviewed the Minister of Agriculture who indicated the fishermen were warned to leave, and refused to. Now they’re expecting to be bailed-out. Proof, positive, that the New Orleans attitude isn’t just confined to New Orleans.