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Originally Posted by Cali Coug
After Katrina, many people on this board lambasted those who lived in New Orleans for owning a house in a city that was susceptible to flooding and hurricanes. Several said we shouldn't even bother rebuilding.
Why no criticism for those in the Midwest now? The people who are losing their homes now are the same ones who lost them in 1993. Should the government help them?
And yes, I think the government clearly should help them. Just pointing out the clear hypocrisy that I am guessing was largely race driven.
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Yes, those of us who are not bleeding heart liberals are racists. That has to be the answer.
That's an idiotic statement.
I was critical of those in NO who were warned in advance that the hurricane was approaching and severe damage was possible, but chose to ignore the warnings and stayed. The flooding in the midwest is not quite as predictable - and I'm sure you know that, but it counters your argument so you choose to ignore it.