As we all know, there are think tanks. I dont know the answer, but has anyone figured out how much the govts of LA, and the feds will save in govt funding to recipients of that area, i.e., welfare, etc? I know its a horrible thing to think about at a time like this, but I think it would also be worth it...

Look. EVERYONE knew those levies were pieces of crap, and were unworthy of being there. We knew since the 50's or 60's...There is a REASON they werent fixed. However, you see all the faces that are crying and weeping on the news everynight about poor N.O.? I bet NONE of those people will make it back to N.O., and I bet their same lower class homes on the delta will be replaced with "waterfront communities" built by lucrative developers in NO TIME. And how much do you want to bet the levies will be kept up THEN! These are the same people whos job it is to assess how much natural resource will be available with the current rate of population growth. They also are responsible for coming up with ways to preserve these resources.

Enough about that, though..But dont EVER underestimate your friendly federal govt...They're a lot smarter than you think...$0.02..

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