I was incredibly moved by this personal account of a conference attendee who was trapped in the city following Katrina.
Two thoughts:
1. The people left in New Orleans had a single job to do in Katrina and in its aftermath: to perish. I firmly believe that this disaster is a powerful example of government endorsed and encouraged genocide.
2. The fact that this is unbelieveable is obvious. But what is upsetting is that it is not unacceptable. People will shake their heads and say that this situation boggles the mind — but that is all they will do. This should not be unbelieveable, it should be unacceptable. None of us should be satisified. However, who is actually willing to rock the boat or challenge the government (now working to make us all forget the situation and confirm a racist, sexist, homophobic maniac to the position of Supreme Court Chief Justice.) It is so much more pleasant to forget, blame those who “didn’t leave”, and go back to life in a simple, privileged bubble.
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