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Originally Posted by stevo
I think the way to save people's lives is to find the problems that caused such a disproportionate percentage of the population to be poor and dependent on the government. If we can solve these problems, next time people will have the means to save themselves and there will be no one to blame. Don't you agree that we should take an in-depth look at the root of these problems? Ignoring them because they appear partisan does not solve it, but looking into the root of the problem does.
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I agree with this statement.
However, your first statement that I replied to was EXTREMELY partisan and partisanship will accomplish nothing but the continuation of deterioration.
The only way to truly come to a working solution is to find a medium between both parties, both philosophies, both extremes and work from there.
Blasting one side and believing that you have all the answers is foolhardy, ignorant and divisive. But seeing the problems, working on a solution together brings strength, ideas and a true working solution.
Right now, I don't think those people are worried about much other than staying dry, getting fed and working toward a recovery.
That is where our focus should be in NO, which is what the topic is of this thread. We need FEMA (the Federal government's department that handles this, supposedly), the state and the city to get together and work for the people and help rebuild the city, the dreams and the people's spirits. We do not need finger pointing, partisanship, egos and hatreds to keep us from truly helping these people.
If we want to debate what is the best solution to "cure" poverty, that belongs in another thread and is a good debate. And again, I say partisanship is not the answer and never will be.
But respect must be shown to the originator of this topic by keeping it on topic.