If you are like me then you have been in shock as you watch the New Orlean's people response to the destruction and devestation of Hurricane Katrina. Something has been amiss. Looting, raping, shooting at resucusers. These are not part of the character of Americans in times of crisis. We are supposed to be better than this. We are supposed to rise to the occasion and see heros, sacrifice, and cooperation.
I have not been able to put words to those feelings until after reading this insightful opinion piece by Robert Tracinski. He writes that at it isn't a natural disaster we're dealing with in New Orleans. It's a man-made disaster that is direct result of the welfare state. The hurrican is just responsible for exposing the problem.
I would encourage you to take the time to read his views.
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