Originally Posted by DaNutsInYoEye

The first step in recovering from this crisis is to restore order. The only organization capable of doing this at this point is the military.

Originally Posted by Fnord

Anyone else find it ironic that when there is a mass power-outage in New York everyone gets together and sings kumbaya. However, flooding in New Orleans triggers looting and martial law...

Originally Posted by Miffed22001

And this is the first problem you need to solve.
But of course you protect big buisness etc too much to effectivly do anything about this.

Originally Posted by Miffed22001

And this is the first problem you need to solve.
But of course you protect big buisness etc too much to effectivly do anything about this.

Originally Posted by Fnord

Anyone else find it ironic that when there is a mass power-outage in New York everyone gets together and sings kumbaya. However, flooding in New Orleans triggers looting and martial law...

Originally Posted by DavSimon

The outpouring of international support for the hurricane victims is heartwarming.....Hmm, wait a minute there has been no outpouring of international support for starving and thirsty people....only more criticim that the US government has not done enough....quickly enough.
It just seems that when given the chance to do something useful and compassionate there are those around the world that would rather twist it into an opportunity to push a political agenda....grabbbing the spotlight and trying to focus it on what they feel is "the problem with America"

Originally Posted by gabe

the world just got PWNT

Originally Posted by TylerK

Disproportionately aggressive government military response...check

Originally Posted by vqchuang

its one thing to be trying to steal food and fluids
its quite naother to be stealing shoes

some people deserve to get shot, and to tell u the truth, I really couldnt care less if everyone who stole things they didnt got shot in the face.

yes there is question of "how do u make a dividing line between what people need and wat people dont need?" "why dont u just shot everyone whose taking something regardless of wat it is?" "why dont we just shoot criminals?" blah blah blah

dude people are stealing TVs (get shot)
boxes full of shoes (get shot)

its fucking sad that people take advantage of situations like this and they really desreve to go to hell and die.

Originally Posted by journey075

thats the dumbest and least thought out response ive ever heard in my life. i cant even find an adequate response for that.

Originally Posted by Miffed22001

Perhaps the rest of the world is fed up of America doing as it chooses despite what the consensus might think
(many will say the war in Iraq/ iwould say the blantent dismissal of world environment issues/other such supposedly unimportnat things)
The world will treat you as you treat it, whats good for one is good for all so to speak. Don't get me wrong, im a Brit and a supporter of America and what it tries to do more often than not. But maybe now you are beginning to find that you must cooperate with others AT TIMES to make sure others cooperate and give a damn about you.

Originally Posted by DavSimon

Private American citizens and private American corporations gave $1.03 Billion for tsunami relief Which was completely independent of the $1 Billion the US governtment gave......unfortunately the US and it's citizens were criticized for not giving or doing enough. The US and Indian/Thailand government do not really get along politically, however the US and it's people have always set aside political differences when it comes to easing human suffering.

Yes......those people who are wandering the streets and back woods without clothing, food or water have nothing to do with global US policy. If you or anyone around the world advocate punishing them to teach the US government a lesson....well lets just say that is very petty/small thinking.

America will forever be criticized for the bad things it does.....and criticized even more for the good things it does.....but no matter what political party leads this country, one American ideal will alway be at the forefront......Doing something is better than sitting back and doing nothing. The US is not perfect....and we don't always get it right....but we damn sure try to do the right thing, even if it is costly and unpopular.

Originally Posted by journey075

shooting somebody just because they looted/robbed is easily the most inhumane course of action possible. what do you gain by killing somebody just because they were a selective opportunist? its stupid and serves absolutely no purpose.

applying capital punishment to crimes like this opens up the door to martial law and would, in fact, regress us as a society.

i cannot believe you wanted an explanation on my point. that was easily the most unthought out idea ive ever seen.

Originally Posted by journey075

shooting somebody just because they looted/robbed is easily the most inhumane course of action possible. ....? its stupid and serves absolutely no purpose.

Originally Posted by eeeee

Oh, and World? Go to your little employee lounge and bitch about the boss all you like, but when you want a raise or the boss is anywhere near your cubicle, you'll be kissing ass, like always. You forget the weekly paychecks, the Christmas bonus, the days off to take care of your sick kid, the health insurance, and the flowers last time you were laid up. And you know what? The boss expects you to bitch anyway. That's why you're not the boss, World. And it's pretty small of you not to sign the boss's Get Well card. And you wonder why Sadam got fired?

Originally Posted by Estrop

EVILPeople would start looting, killing, raping or whatever in most places where a big disaster happens and people are poor. What do you expect?

Originally Posted by DavSimon

Just had to modify that statement a bit

Originally Posted by Estrop

Maybe. But times like this bring out the evil in people.

Originally Posted by Miffed22001

America
The world's only superpower.

Does the current situation in the south not open you're eyes more to where you should be concentrating your might?
And at times why people believe you should solve your own problems before you go putting your foot in others problems?
I recognise not all of you will support your govt's actions.
But maybe its about time you went back to the poll's and made a stand?
Just the thoughts of a politics student
(and no offence to American's meant)

Originally Posted by "Miffed22001

Don't get me wrong, im a Brit and a supporter of America and what it tries to do more often than not. But maybe now you are beginning to find that you must cooperate with others AT TIMES to make sure others cooperate and give a damn about you.

Originally Posted by MNMP2

When all is said and done, we will find out that the govt of Louisiana and New Orleans (democrat, by the way) let the people down. It is the job of the city, county, and state government to protect, evacuate, etc. THEY let the people down. The fed govt's only job is to come in and clean up after the fact - when requested by the state.

Originally Posted by eeeee

Oh, and World? Go to your little employee lounge and bitch about the boss all you like, but when you want a raise or the boss is anywhere near your cubicle, you'll be kissing ass, like always. You forget the weekly paychecks, the Christmas bonus, the days off to take care of your sick kid, the health insurance, and the flowers last time you were laid up. And you know what? The boss expects you to bitch anyway. That's why you're not the boss, World. And it's pretty small of you not to sign the boss's Get Well card. And you wonder why Sadam got fired?

Originally Posted by johnnyawe

This is simply untrue. The president declared a state of emergency 2 days before the hurricane hit, which authorized FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts.

Originally Posted by WhiteFingers

Granted Katrina killed alot of people and ruined so many lives but guns carry on killing people and ruining lives in your country everyday get them banned!!