Well, you're right that the problems can't be completely contributed to welfare. I'm starting to think that there are huge racial problems under the surface in the US that are one day going to erupt into a race war. Just look at who owns the businesses in NO and who is conducting the rescue efforts - mostly white. And look at who is living in and controlling NO - mostly black. I'm not racist, but it would appear that race is playing a role in this situation, one way or another, eventhough i think people are afraid to say it.

Billy