Re: No one was in charge.

My blood has been boiling for days and now the tears are pouring as well. I know that saying I'm sorry for your suffering is not enough - but I just want to say it because I think we all need to acknowledge and validate your suffering. It is obvious that our egotistical administration does not have the ability to let those words pass their lips and it literally makes me nauseous to watch and listen to them talk about what quick action they took (Rumsfeldt - he was absolutely disgusting in his press conference this past weekend - his version of how everyone on the ground didn't mention a peep about not having the National Guard around).

I swear - hearing you talk about the police lining up with guns across the bridge reminds of the days of Martin Luther King - it's like a time warp. However, I guess Katrina just revealed the ugliness of discrimination that has always been in front of our very eyes and it is an absolute disgrace. I only hope that the Gretna law enforcement will be held accountable for their actions. I saw what I think was their boss interviewed on Nightline with Ted Koppel the other night on this very story you are telling  - his sheriffs firing at people trying to cross the bridge - you could tell by his demeanor and studdering that he was embarrassed and knew that what he had ordered was unconscionable. He never apologized and he should be held accountable for what he did!!!

Thank you for taking the time to tell us your story.

I think that we should come out with a new slogan for the next elections - instead of "Remember 9/11", it should be "Remember New Orleans".

Warmest Regards,
Desiree