Katrina-- sorry

[David Ilvedson]

Yep, in the old days, just a few congressional terms ago, the right and left use to get together and socialize etc.   Not anymore.   
Certainly the Federal has a hand in this but I think the local people have to use the volunteer fire department attitude if nothing else is coming through.

David I.



----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Ric Brekne" <ricbrek@broadpark.no>
To: pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
Received: 9/3/2005 4:20:39 AM
Subject: Katrina-- sorry


>Actually David, no I dont notice that. I do notice however that to an 
>alarming increasing degree in the western world there are hatefull 
>politics on all sides.  Used to be folks were able to aggree on 
>dissagreeing, and put their faith in the long term overall good of the 
>majority.  Now however... its beginning to be harder and harder to 
>discern the difference between Arab politics and those of the US and 
>much of Europe.

>As for the New Orleans problem.  To not acknowledge the federal level of 
>government has a very very large bushel of responsibility for handling 
>such catastrophies and that in this case they have failed miserably in 
>being prepared is just plain wrong.  Even the president acknowledges that.

>Perhaps instead of bickering amoung ourselves... we who are far removed 
>from the situation ourselves.... we should concentrate our thoughts on 
>prayer, good vibs, thoughts, whatever your preferences... for all those 
>folks down there having to deal directly with this tragedy.  Whatever 
>any of us can do that can help... should be done.

>Back to pianos please, there are indeed better places to get involved on 
>the Katrina subject matter... should that be ones desire.

>Cheers
>RicB

>-------------------

>Ever notice how it's always hateful politics if the Republicans are on 
>the receiving end...

>That being said I will refrain from further comment...

>But...I put the blame for the New Orleans mess squarely on the local 
>people in charge.   They've had plenty of years to have some preparation 
>for the flooding possibility.   The most suspect levees were along Lake 
>Pontchatrain, I believe.   Why didn't they have a neighborhood watch 
>program in place.   People ready to volunteer to keep an eye on the 
>levees.    Heavy equipment housed right in the general area with a plan 
>for repairing a breached levee.    You can't blame the Federal 
>Government for every local problem.   

>David Ilvedson

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