New Orleans... simple explanation.

[~Pamela~]

[Deanna]

how true and how very sad I can't believe the situation is still so deplorable down there...

[*Shorty*]

I'm amazed that Mardi Gras is happening. On one hand I can see that not letting the hurricane put an end to it could be a morale boost and perhaps provide some needed tourism $, but I wonder how much of that $ will be offset by the strain on the city resources (police, etc etc)

[VivC]

I'm still sad. I read an article the other day that said that uninsured people aren't getting any medical care unless they're dying. If they break a leg, they can get it x-rayed, but there's nobody to set it. Instead, they're sent 5 hours away by ambulance (IF there's one available). People with diabetes and other critical illnesses are going without treatment, making their medical conditions even worse. It's awful!

[~Pamela~]

DH thought that cartoon was true.
I read in the paper that a lot of the docs have not come back, how sad is that?

[*Shorty*]

My first thoughts when the hurricane happened were related to how I would care for Emily and Tim if we were unable to get out. He's diabetic and relies on *FOUR* shots per day. She'd be able to drink the milk I produce, but what about diapers and everything else. #sad# the whole thing is just very sad.