What happened to the thousands of troops that should be delivering aid and=
=20
such on the home-front in the us? I would of thought that the mighty=20
military would be busy with full-scale rescue and aid operations, which the=
y=20
don't seem to have running. In my eyes it's more like the odd soldier has=
=20
been sent on some field trip in which they have been instructed to shoot=20
anything that moves and has some personal item in it's arm, there for=20
remotely resembling a looter. I don't even seem to spot too many 'troops' o=
n=20
television. Whenever I do, they seem to be busy shooting looters rather tha=
n=20
helping people.

You don't have to tell me that tragedy has unfolded in New-Orleans; I can=
=20
see that with my own two eyes. I just keep on wondering why George W Bush=
=20
doesn't push to increase aid and rescue efforts. I would almost suspect him=
=20
of being afraid not to get a bonus by spending the federal money reserves=
=20
(is there even any money?) on what they should be spent on! Fort Knox, open=
=20
ye doors!

I remember that a documentary on discovery stated that the Dutch can learn =
a=20
thing or two from the US when it comes to water management. I wonder how=20
that can be the case if the dutch have been at it for over 700 years? I=20
don't think that New Orleans is even that old... I know that I sound like a=
=20
total bastard, but the part about the dutch learning a thing or two actuall=
y=20
made me laugh.=20

One thing I found terrible is the shear stupidity that has overcome some=20
people. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw some people crawl out of the=
=20
sewer they where hiding in! Isn't that the dumbest place to hide in case of=
=20
flooding etc?

Anyhow. I do wish all the poor souls lots and lots of luck and hope that=20
this is an eye opener for others.

Sean.
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