Having followed the appalling human tragedy with the ongoing disaster on the gulf coast of the States, would be interesting to know what Americans think of the events.

Many observers see:

1 gross incompetence.

2. inhuman neglect of mainly black and poor people.

The final indignity is learning that the likes of Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have offered or are giving aid.

A bit like setting up a charity fund to benefit Bill Gates....

so, whats wrong with America???

Having followed the appalling human tragedy with the ongoing disaster on the gulf coast of the States, would be interesting to know what Americans think of the events.

Many observers see:

1 gross incompetence.

2. inhuman neglect of mainly black and poor people.

The final indignity is learning that the likes of Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have offered or are giving aid.

A bit like setting up a charity fund to benefit Bill Gates....

so, whats wrong with America???

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Ignorant, insensitive, impertinantnt, Inapropriate are words that come to mind when I read your post. I bet you kick dogs after you have run over them too.

Having followed the appalling human tragedy with the ongoing disaster on the gulf coast of the States, would be interesting to know what Americans think of the events.

Many observers see:

1 gross incompetence.

2. inhuman neglect of mainly black and poor people.

The final indignity is learning that the likes of Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have offered or are giving aid.

A bit like setting up a charity fund to benefit Bill Gates....

so, whats wrong with America???

Ignorant, insensitive, impertinantnt, Inapropriate are words that come to mind when I read your post. I bet you kick dogs after you have run over them too.

You're obviously American then, Wash? Aren't people allowed an opinion?

Nothing is wrong with America. Like most countries nothing is perfect. 80% of the people that lived in the affected area evacuated before the hurricane hit. 20% of the people are on public aid and probably idn't have the funds to evacuate. The city of New Orleans is below sea leval and people are used to water coming in and then receding. This time the water did not recede. This is a tragedy, and a learning experience for the American Government.

Barry

As an American, I wonder how the people that lived in that area could refuse to evacuate the area as they were warned way ahead of time that this whole episode was going to be devastating. I can totally understand not wanting to leave your home and your things but when something that bad and vicious is barreling down towards you, you really have no choice. It's a sad situation.

Not thai related, please take it elsewhere thanks.

cv