There was no "immediately" for those of us who live here. A city with a population of over 400,000, and which was 80% evacuated before the storm, was flooded. Evacuated residents were not allowed to return to homes and businesses for weeks. Over 200,000 properties were damaged or destroyed. Are you judging an entire city and its citizenry based on what you see on television or have read in the print media? If that be the case, your judgement is wrong.
I’ve never claimed to be infallible. My coworkers and I were exhorted to volunteer for the Katrina disaster. The rescuers were targets for snipers or whatever you call people who shoot at rescuers. The Tennesseans didn’t try to kill anyone who tried to help, as far as I know. If you can give me information to the contrary, I’d like to know about it. Thanks!