Actually David, no I dont notice that. I do notice however that to an alarming increasing degree in the western world there are hatefull politics on all sides. Used to be folks were able to aggree on dissagreeing, and put their faith in the long term overall good of the majority. Now however... its beginning to be harder and harder to discern the difference between Arab politics and those of the US and much of Europe. As for the New Orleans problem. To not acknowledge the federal level of government has a very very large bushel of responsibility for handling such catastrophies and that in this case they have failed miserably in being prepared is just plain wrong. Even the president acknowledges that. Perhaps instead of bickering amoung ourselves... we who are far removed from the situation ourselves.... we should concentrate our thoughts on prayer, good vibs, thoughts, whatever your preferences... for all those folks down there having to deal directly with this tragedy. Whatever any of us can do that can help... should be done. Back to pianos please, there are indeed better places to get involved on the Katrina subject matter... should that be ones desire. Cheers RicB ------------------- Ever notice how it's always hateful politics if the Republicans are on the receiving end... That being said I will refrain from further comment... But...I put the blame for the New Orleans mess squarely on the local people in charge. They've had plenty of years to have some preparation for the flooding possibility. The most suspect levees were along Lake Pontchatrain, I believe. Why didn't they have a neighborhood watch program in place. People ready to volunteer to keep an eye on the levees. Heavy equipment housed right in the general area with a plan for repairing a breached levee. You can't blame the Federal Government for every local problem. David Ilvedson
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