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	Name:	ALSCN -
	Subject:	Whats with our country?
	Date:	2/20/2008 5:20:48 PM

This honestly just sickens me. All I can think about is when Katrina hit, and how much FEMA had to help. Before I start my little soapbox session here I want you to understand where I am coming from... I grew up in Pensacola, I have been through plenty of hurricanes and severe weather.

What ticks me off is the fact that when Katrina hit the residents of New Orleans had been warned for DAYS to get out ! But instead FEMA had to send in assistance right away and were continuously cussed at and talked about for trying to give a helping hand. I remember the Debit cards that were given out with our tax payers money.

The People of Prattville did not have a warning, and have lost all of their possessions and the Federal Government can't help at all... why??? because more than 50% were insured.

Here is a little bit more of the information... In New Orleans, everyone, INSURED and NOT got FEMA help... because the law reads that if FEMA is going to help, they have to help everyone. So why do they help the insured in New Orleans and not Prattville? It seems to me that if 98% of Prattville residence had insurance, it is probably the same 98% that have good jobs and pay their taxes... but yet get turned away... it honestly makes my stomach turn. I don't think the people are asking for handouts but honestly, we live in Prattville and there are not enough available houses to replace what has been lost, especially short term housing. Heck, one of the largest apartment complexes was destroyed as well. I still know people in Pensacola which are fighting with their insurance companies from Ivan and look at how long ago that was. These people need assistance now.

Why as taxpayers do we not have a right to say how the money is spent anymore??? Seems I might have some letter writing to do.

Thanks for letting me rant. I will step off my soap box now and go find some stamps.