Katrina Hits Washington DC

First: I would like to thank all the Soldiers, Help Volunteers, Redcross Workers, and Police officers in the ground. You are the people that make it happen regardless of the politics

Second: Our governments' response is unbelievable. We are a nation capable of splitting atoms and reaching mars but we can't respond in time to a Warned, anticipated catastrophic event? This is unforgivable. Some people need to get fired right away in D.C. After four days of 90 degree heat, supplies and water start rolling in. I understand that the magnitude of the devastation is unprecedented, but that’s no excuse for four days! It took me 19 hours to drive from South Florida to New York City, im sure the National Guard could have done it in much less since the distance from neighboring Gulf States is much closer. The order was delayed for some reason. I don't want to hear that it was because of the flooding because they water is at the same level and they ARE arriving now. Im sick of politicians talking, Cons this Lib that... Mean while little kids dehydrate on National Television in the most powerful, wealthiest country on earth. Why do we pay taxes? I not saying everyone should go on welfare or ask for money, but in a situation like this... it is outrages that it takes so long for help to arrive. In the end, its uncoordinated management that fails. D.C. has to be trembling in the face of its Citizens.