jr54

As a native of LA, I amazed at the lack of coverage by the media of the small towns who are facing so much damage from this storm. Having lived outside the state for more than 30 years, I have come to realize that most of the country believes that New Orleans is the only city in the state of Louisiana. There are so many other cities and small towns suffering from this storm and so little help. It is frustrating for me to read these blogs and see how many people are stuggling to get FEMA to give them help when the government is bailing out companies and the CEO's are walking with their pockets stuffed with the money of so many taxpayers. Apparently the media does not realize there are other towns in SETX besides Galveston and Houston. Towns like Bridge City and Orange are dealing with major problems and need the govenrments help. I truly hope at some point soon the officials with Homeland Security, FEMA, etc will put their money where their mouths are and get these people the help they need to rebuild their homes. Standing in front of a microphone and telling people things they think they want to hear is one thing, doing it is the right thing.

My heart goes out to all of you in SETX. To my friend from BC, all I can say is I love you and I will be here to help however I can, even if it just to listen.