Katrina Thoughts

Since I can't stop thinking about the Hurricane aftermath I might as well blog about it for another day. Here are some of my random thoughts:

How come they don't use cruise ships to house the refugees? Cruise ships are like floating cities and could house and feed hundreds of people for a sustained period of time. Doesn't that sound better than piling them into cramped sports arenas?

Or what about housing people at old military bases that were closed down. There are barracks and eating facilities that can be used to shelter, feed, and provide the basic necessities of life for the refugees. So how come no one is mentioning this?

How come people who evacuated New Orleans before the storm hit can't get into the Astrodome? Officials are saying it's only for those coming from the Superdome. But what's the point of that? Shouldn't people who heeded the warnings be taken care of as well? If not more so than those who were too foolish to leave?

How come officials are more concerned with stopping the leavee breaches, which they probably won't be able to do, than with getting the people out of New Orleans or at least getting supplies to them?

How come the NFL hasn't rescheduled the Saints first few home games yet? They're taking a wait and see approach like there's a chance they can still get the games in. Are you kidding me? The city will be under water for three months. Just move the games already.

How come Congress doesn't call a special session. Why do they have to wait until they are back in session before they can do something? Get off your asses and do something already.

Same thing for President Bush. Why wait three days before you say something? Do something already.

And where's NUMA been throughout all of this?