In times of crisis, our government tends to prioritize the protection of the wealthy – both person and property. Warnings against looting the Wal-Mart are sounded even as thousands suffer and die. Clean, well fed hotel guests are given priority treatment during evacuations, and then weapons are seized, but only from the poor, lest they [...]
Archive for September, 2005
NO: While wealthy wield weapons, less affluent disarmed
September 9, 2005
NY Times Mr. Compass, the police superintendent, said that after a week of near anarchy in the city, no civilians in New Orleans will be allowed to carry pistols, shotguns, or other firearms of any kind. “Only law enforcement are allowed to have weapons,” he said. That order apparently does not apply to the hundreds [...]
BlogWood Update
September 8, 2005
Yes: more new post(s) coming later today. In the meantime, lots of new links on the Blogs SideBlog to your left. No pushing – there’s plenty for everyone…
Coming now: more regular posting
September 7, 2005
Regular posting should resume right about now. Thanks for sticking with me during the lull.
Poor pay disproportionate price in disaster aftermath
September 7, 2005
Accompanying her husband, former President George H.W.Bush, on a tour of hurricane relief centers in Houston, Barbara Bush said today, referring to the poor who had lost everything back home and evacuated, “This is working very well for them.” Unlike the former first lady, I am appalled and ashamed at the federal government’s lack of [...]
Just a few more days…
September 1, 2005
I have a plan. Trust me. Blogging will resume soon. In the meantime, enjoy the newly updated Blogs Sideblog to your left.