States Adopt FEMA YOYO Attitude
by Big Dog on May 31, 2006 at 12:51 Political
As the hurricane season approaches state agencies in hurricane prone states are warning their residents to be prepared because they will be on their own. There has been no outrage expressed by Jesse jackson and all the other race baiters who expressed disgust at the government’s response to Katrina. There has been no outcry from the Democratic party whose politicians take every opportunity to remind us that the administration caused Katrina and the tragedy in the aftermath. I guess now that the states are deciding on the YOYO approach, it is a matter of state’s rights.
People would do well to remember that they are responsible for their own safety and well-being. State governments are responsible for the safety of their citizens but the individual is ultimately responsible for ensuring that he is safe. Responsibility for the safety of families lies within the families. The government is there to assist. The federal government is there to provide follow-on support. Those who sit around waiting for federal or state officials to take care of their every need will likely end up floating face down in murky water.
I do not ask the question “What has the government learned from Katrina?” I want to know what the people have learned.
Source: NYT
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