The eastern Oklahoman ice storm could be this year’s Katrina-like catastrophe. Scores, perhaps hundreds, of the less physically able, did not leave their homes before being trapped in them. Gov. Henry should take charge and order the National Guard into the area. At least a few thousand troops are needed to go on a house by house search to verify the survival of each occupant. They could use billing data of the utilities and postal information to help with identification and offer survivors transportation to nearest shelters or hospitals, if needed. These tragedies shouldn’t happen in America.
My Comment:
Just because this storm was closer does not mean it has anywhere near the impact Katrina did. This is selfish and insulting to anyone from the gulf coast. I don't think we need the National Guard, most of us went to work every day this month.
©2007 Bartlesville Off the Cuff
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