In The Storm Again: Gulf Coast Braces For Gustav

September 5th, 2008 | By

Before I write anything I have to offer An Apology.

Ray Nagin, Mayor of New Orleans, I Apologize. I was the biggest critic of how you handled Katrina. I pointed the finger straight at you when everyone else was Pointing To George Bush. I don’t Apologize For That. I do Apologize for saying you didn’t Deserve a Second Chance.

As the Gulf Coast Braces for Hurricane Gustav, I have to say What No One Else Will Say.

We Finally Learned Our Damn Lesson. The Government. Ray Nagin finally figured out he is Responsible for the People of New Orleans and if he doesn’t Enfore Evacuation; this time he might not be forgiven. And I applaud the way he stepped up the Plate. He warned New Orleans there would be no assistance if they decided to stay. Now everyone knows that there wil be assistance available to the couple of Fools that stayed, but the urgency of his tone forced A lot of People to leave.

I must also ask; Where is the adulation for the Bush Administration? I mean they caught the brunt of the Criticism from Katrina. Where is all the comments by All The Black People telling how prepared The Bush Administration Is? It’s not coming, and it shouldn’t . All the Praise should be placed on the shoulders of the Local and State Governments. That’s their job and they Are Finally Doing It.

My Black People. Thank You for heading the Warnings. Thank You for Taking Responsibility for Your Own Life. Thank You For Not Waiting To Become A Victim. Thank You For Doing Your Part. Because no matter how prepared the Government Is, You have to be Proactive. If they are two Steps Behind; Then You should Get There Four Steps Ahead Of Them.

As Hurricane Gustav grows closer to the coast, it’s not gathering the Same Speed and Direction as Katrina. It might not impact New Orleans as bad as predicted. I fear this will cause a sense of False Security. If the storms don’t hit with the same impact and the levees don’t break, Will we get the same response for Evacuation Next Time? Or will we once again doubt the force of Mother Nature; and allow ourselves to become victims of her wrath?

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