I'm from South Louisiana and even I didn't know about the corruptness of the people and city government.
2006-06-28 06:21:47 · 13 answers · asked by Sarah E 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Yeah, it was common knowledge. It was a sketchy city.
2006-06-28 06:24:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had no idea although you would expect some poverty in an urban area.
While we are on the topic I have to say that I think that US government response (or lack thereof) was an abomination and that the administration and the people in charge should be charged for crimes again humanity.
I was sitting in my living room, thousands of miles away, in a different country, knowing nothing about emergency response and I could tell - It looks like these people need help. Some how the news networks got there, so it boggles my mind that no one else could. I watched, holding my breath waiting for help to come. And waiting and waiting. My hearts go out to those that suffered and continue to suffer from this disaster. I hope that the government gets it right next time.
2006-06-28 13:34:07 · answer #2 · answered by jaybird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, no I didn't. I feel for those people though. Especially after all they had to go through with the hurricane, slow rescue efforts, and lack of supplies. It's a rough place, I'm sure. I know if I lived there, I would move if I could. As far as city government being corrupt, it's hard to find any kind of government that isn't corrupt.
2006-06-28 13:25:54 · answer #3 · answered by bluejacket8j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I've visited New Orleans many times. New Orleans is the most corrupt city in the country. 60 Minutes have had several stories about how corrupt the New Orleans police department is and the corruption in New Orleans government is legendary.
2006-06-28 13:25:26 · answer #4 · answered by jim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i was , the 9th Ward was/is way below the poverty level of even what we call third world countries. And they knew the levies were old and falling apart, as was the infrastructure of the entire city. The only place taken care of was Bourbon St. area and the casinos. My husband was born there and we went back to help after the hurricane, it was terrible. The relief effort was a failure FEMA was/is a joke.
2006-06-28 13:35:32 · answer #5 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There has always been poverty and corruption in New Orleans. My mom was raised in the New Orleans projects in the 50-60's. It hasn't changed much except for an increase in violence. If you want to know more of what's going on in your state, read a newspaper or visit their website.
2006-06-28 13:28:04 · answer #6 · answered by Boo_Radley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also Southeast Louisiana.How could you not be aware of poverty?Also the entire government of Louisiana is corrupt.Where you also unaware of that fact?
2006-06-28 13:27:15 · answer #7 · answered by rachellynn200 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went there a few years ago and the place was a disgrace.
and I agree with rednecktrash, after hearing the way those people were responding, stealing tv's and jewelry and stuff, they deserve what was coming to them. Free food and building supplies is understandable, but not looting stores and robbing businesses of whatever they had left! They were out of control down there.
2006-06-28 13:24:53 · answer #8 · answered by A.Marie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I was...it's really sad. There's a lot of welfare and social programs down there and it's extremely poor. Mississippi is also a very poor state because a big chunk of their population is on welfare. Welfare works great, doesn't it?
2006-06-28 13:25:53 · answer #9 · answered by irishharpist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will admit, I was not.
But I do know that poverty like this exists all over the US.
2006-06-28 13:26:16 · answer #10 · answered by Truth Seeker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋