If you were in Flood Zone A, and you had a mortgage, the mortgage company required the coverage. Once the mortgage was paid, or if you were in Flood Zone B or C, you made the decision.
Really, no one had an excuse not to have coverage. Every year, Bob Breck and Nash Roberts, the local weathermen, would have what-if specials at the beginning of hurricane season. We were warned for as long as I can remember, that the area was vulnerable. As recent as 2005, pre-Katrina, he was warning that the right hurricane could come in and even swamp the French Quarter. The hurricane show included the warning, that once the pumps were inundated with water, it was over.
On top of that, we had several heavy thunderstorms over the years that flooded large areas of the Greater New Orleans area.
I have little to no sympathy for the people who had no insurance. If they carried insurance, taxpayers would be picking up a great deal of the losses, BUT, at least premiums would have been collected over the years to help offset some of the loss.
Wow… I just read this 3 times trying really hard to understand what the hell you’re talking about.
I’d like to officially serve you notice that I am now filing suit against you for the 3 minutes of my life that I’ll never get back, pain and suffering for the headache caused by trying to read your rant, and punitive damages to teach you to never write here again.
Sad thing is that I used to teach elementary school (K-3rd grade) and my students could write better than that.
People think twice who you will vote for Prez! The supreme court will be defined by the next prez. Obama has no experience whatsoever. McCain has experienced but is a flip flopper. Clinton is in the middle. Do you prefer a Carter type admin (=Obama), a Bill Clinton type admin (=Clinton), or a George Bush type admin (=McCain)?
The Obama hype is all air no real substance and this guy is unknown to everyone. People are sooooooooooo naive!
From where I stand here in eastern Canada and as a 5-time visitor to NOLA & the rest of south LA, the whole turn of events due to Katrina smells of more than the toxic waste that festered the flood waters. I’m talking about the connection between institutional racism and the resulting lower income and opportunities, except for a very small percentage of people of color. Only those with adequate incomes and opportunities can afford to purchase better homes and flood insurance, among other luxuries. The government’s role is restricted to providing affordable housing to needy individuals. If people (in America and elsewhere) truly believed that “all men and women are created equal”, we could avoid seeing such tragic results like drug & alcohol addictions, gangland shootings, suicides and homelessness. In other words, all people with noble aspirations should be provided adequate encouragement. Thank you.
dude,
Obama is way more socialist than Hillary! Obama makes Hillary look right wing! People are so ignorant and shallow to be giving Obama so much hype when they guy is openly advocating socialist doctrines. Who is really the guy behind this rethoric? This country is going nuts!
Obama IS more of a socialist than Hitlery. They’re both awful for this country. McCain may not be the best, but he is best of the lot. He’ll keep the supreme court from falling off the planet with the left.
I agree. If it comes down to McCain vs Obama I will go with McCain! If it is McCain vs Clinton, I will go with Hillary because I want to give women a chance. To me both McCain and Hillary are very similar. Obama is way out left and unknown (twilight zone).
Anthony D,
Well I feel so relieved that a 5 time visitor from East Canada has all the answers.
Flood insurance is “cheap” because it is subsidized by the Federal Government. There is no excuse for not having flood insurance at adequate limits to protect which is most likely for most people the “most valuable item they will own in their entire lives”.
I have lived here all my life and have been an insurance agent for over 30 years.
Sorry but you are way way off base as to what are the problems and solutions here.
To the others, let us please keep to the original topic.
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If you were in Flood Zone A, and you had a mortgage, the mortgage company required the coverage. Once the mortgage was paid, or if you were in Flood Zone B or C, you made the decision.
Really, no one had an excuse not to have coverage. Every year, Bob Breck and Nash Roberts, the local weathermen, would have what-if specials at the beginning of hurricane season. We were warned for as long as I can remember, that the area was vulnerable. As recent as 2005, pre-Katrina, he was warning that the right hurricane could come in and even swamp the French Quarter. The hurricane show included the warning, that once the pumps were inundated with water, it was over.
On top of that, we had several heavy thunderstorms over the years that flooded large areas of the Greater New Orleans area.
I have little to no sympathy for the people who had no insurance. If they carried insurance, taxpayers would be picking up a great deal of the losses, BUT, at least premiums would have been collected over the years to help offset some of the loss.
BYE BYE Ms American Pie
Drove my chevy to the Levee
But the Levee was gone
This ole boy drinking whiskey and rye
An this will be the day that I die
Wow… I just read this 3 times trying really hard to understand what the hell you’re talking about.
I’d like to officially serve you notice that I am now filing suit against you for the 3 minutes of my life that I’ll never get back, pain and suffering for the headache caused by trying to read your rant, and punitive damages to teach you to never write here again.
Sad thing is that I used to teach elementary school (K-3rd grade) and my students could write better than that.
Go back to sleep.
People think twice who you will vote for Prez! The supreme court will be defined by the next prez. Obama has no experience whatsoever. McCain has experienced but is a flip flopper. Clinton is in the middle. Do you prefer a Carter type admin (=Obama), a Bill Clinton type admin (=Clinton), or a George Bush type admin (=McCain)?
The Obama hype is all air no real substance and this guy is unknown to everyone. People are sooooooooooo naive!
From where I stand here in eastern Canada and as a 5-time visitor to NOLA & the rest of south LA, the whole turn of events due to Katrina smells of more than the toxic waste that festered the flood waters. I’m talking about the connection between institutional racism and the resulting lower income and opportunities, except for a very small percentage of people of color. Only those with adequate incomes and opportunities can afford to purchase better homes and flood insurance, among other luxuries. The government’s role is restricted to providing affordable housing to needy individuals. If people (in America and elsewhere) truly believed that “all men and women are created equal”, we could avoid seeing such tragic results like drug & alcohol addictions, gangland shootings, suicides and homelessness. In other words, all people with noble aspirations should be provided adequate encouragement. Thank you.
dude,
Obama is way more socialist than Hillary! Obama makes Hillary look right wing! People are so ignorant and shallow to be giving Obama so much hype when they guy is openly advocating socialist doctrines. Who is really the guy behind this rethoric? This country is going nuts!
dude????
Obama IS more of a socialist than Hitlery. They’re both awful for this country. McCain may not be the best, but he is best of the lot. He’ll keep the supreme court from falling off the planet with the left.
I agree. If it comes down to McCain vs Obama I will go with McCain! If it is McCain vs Clinton, I will go with Hillary because I want to give women a chance. To me both McCain and Hillary are very similar. Obama is way out left and unknown (twilight zone).
Anthony,
So America’s racism caused the Katrina mishap? Is that what you are saying? If it did, exactly how do you advise we fix it? I am just curious.
Anthony D,
Well I feel so relieved that a 5 time visitor from East Canada has all the answers.
Flood insurance is “cheap” because it is subsidized by the Federal Government. There is no excuse for not having flood insurance at adequate limits to protect which is most likely for most people the “most valuable item they will own in their entire lives”.
I have lived here all my life and have been an insurance agent for over 30 years.
Sorry but you are way way off base as to what are the problems and solutions here.
To the others, let us please keep to the original topic.