And please read this...

Thanks to Markham's Behavioral Health for the link...
ZNet Commentary: How the Free Market Killed New Orleans

and maybe this from an Aussie blog Donate? To Americans? I can tell you this disaster will highlight the weaknesses and imbalances in our nation. And there are many. But you must continue to do good. Every person who has it in them to do good must do so.

DO please read the following post if you are also concerned about the pets and animals stranded by the storm...there could more disheartening events to follow...