I think it is time that Mayor Ray Nagin take some personal responsibility for his city. He knew well in advance that the storm was coming. He could have evacuated his residents that did not have vehicles to a safer location other than in the path of the storm. The protection of any community does not always fall back on the shoulders of the federal taxpayer. New Orleans is the 23rd largest city in the USA and is not a poor city; yes it has poor people but the city has money and the mayor has dropped the ball here and he is not being a very good leader. The city had years to fix its levees and failed to do so. Mr. Nagin and mayors prior to him have messed up and now are pointing fingers away from themselves to anyone but themselves. It is time for Mr. Nagin to accept personal responsibility. The people of New Orleans also need to accept some responsibility. You don't say your hungry then steal a TV and rape a young girl. The city is not known for it's peaceful nature. I can really understand taking food if you are starving, but a TV??? And why shoot at ambulances, helicopters, police cars, firefighters or the National Guard? Help is there and much more is coming. I really do understand the frustration, but I do NOT understand the hatred shown toward those who are trying to help.
