The original post is pretty inconsiderate.
Keep in mind that there was also a lack of funding (resources $$) for hurricane and flood-control in the New Orleans area despite 2004 being the worst hurricane season in decades. The federal govt. actually decided to cut spending with the steepest reduction in NO history.. More money is going to Iraq. Smart. :T
You can read more about funding issues here:
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/ea..._id=1001051313