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2005-08-31 Home Front: Economy

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Posted by Steve 2005-08-31 10:18|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 But under the Homeland Security Act, FEMA can declare "Martial Law." I believe what happened is that FEMA declared "Martial Law," without confering with Louisana officials. This clarification is a clear indication that federal agencies, state, and local agencies were not communicating with each other before the declaration.

Posted by Poison Reverse 2005-08-31 10:49|| 2005-08-31 10:49|| Front Page Top

#2 Doesn't sound like alcohol and weapons sales have been a big issue so far. They ought to change the name of NO to Hobbesville

Posted by VAMark 2005-08-31 12:55|| 2005-08-31 12:55|| Front Page Top

#3 The state and citys affected in Louisiana are not prepared or capable of dealing with this. FEMA will have to take over sole control and militarize the effort. Watching this on FOX and it's obvious. The Local authorites are not doing anything.

Posted by Sock Puppet OÂ´ Doom 2005-08-31 15:05|| 2005-08-31 15:05|| Front Page Top

#4 Nor will any one else until they can bring overwhelming force to bear at which time the looting will stop any way. Do we really need a riot on top of everything else? That's the question the peron who issues the shoot who loot order will have to answer after it's all over.

Posted by Mrs. Davis 2005-08-31 15:10|| 2005-08-31 15:10|| Front Page Top

#5 It is wroang to say the local officials and police are not doing anything. They are dedicating 100% of their effort to save the lives of those who were unwilling or unable to leave ahead of the storm. Not that all these are worth saving, mind you, but ...
I think they are wrong. Loss of order will end up costing lives. In my opinion National Guard or USMC MPs should have been deployed the minute the winds died down, with orders to shoot to kill. Very public orders. It might have taken one dead looter to get the message across. Too late now.

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2005-08-31 18:48|| 2005-08-31 18:48|| Front Page Top

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