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Sep. 3rd, 2005 11:31 amAs you probably know by now, the Red Cross isn't being allowed to go into New Orleans itself to provide aid, assistance and food, because they are being turned back by the National Guard for various reasons, including "it's not safe."
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twistedchick
This is more than terrible, it's ridiculous and tragic. The Red Cross is not being allowed to its job, and people are dying. It's become obvious that the evacuation is not going quickly, nor well. Why can't the National Guard accompany the Red Cross if it is so unsafe? I can't believe this is happening in my state. I can't believe this is happening in America.
ETA: On CNN, troops are now handing out food and helping people. I'm glad and grateful that some more aid is getting though as the evacuation continues. Things are happening, I just wish they were happening faster.
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twistedchickThis is more than terrible, it's ridiculous and tragic. The Red Cross is not being allowed to its job, and people are dying. It's become obvious that the evacuation is not going quickly, nor well. Why can't the National Guard accompany the Red Cross if it is so unsafe? I can't believe this is happening in my state. I can't believe this is happening in America.
ETA: On CNN, troops are now handing out food and helping people. I'm glad and grateful that some more aid is getting though as the evacuation continues. Things are happening, I just wish they were happening faster.
