[LisaMalia]

There is such a huge lack of knowledge out there about how much destruction there is on the gulf coast.

I know how much destruction there is. But after one year, and millions upon millions of dollars to repair levies, and rebuild, etc....well you tell me, where is the money going?

The midwest is not immune to disasters. The city of Zenia, Ohio was virtually wiped out by a tornado in the 70s. And believe me, they had neither the resources, or the charity dollars to rebuild, yet they did.

[sanjacjake]

Scew New Orleans and their Mayor, Govenor, Congressmen,
including Wm.Jefferson..and Senators...they have
sqandered $122 billion so far....a record 10 times any
other disaster..including 9/11. Where is the
accountability...Maybe Jesse and Al took their cut
and didn't leave much???? Jake

[WatchOutForSnakes]

On April 4, 1974 a F5 tornado (the most intense tornado, reaching speeds of over 261 miles per hour) hit Xenia. It touched down at 4:30 p.m. nine miles southwest of Xenia and entered town at 4:40 p.m. Of 25,000 residents, 33 were killed and 1600 were injured. More than 1400 buildings were damaged or destroyed and total estimated damages exceeded $400 million. Xenia was declared a national disaster area, and the American Red Cross, as well as several hundred Ohio National Guard troops, moved into Xenia for several weeks to assist with the rescue and clean up.

A tragedy no doubt but not even in the same ballpark when it comes to destruction and buildings destroyed. 1400 buildings destroyed and 400 million in damages. Multiply that by about a hundred times and you might get close to the destruction along the coast.

I don't want to argue with you, I just hope nobody ever has to go thru this again.