Hurricane [Katrina] hit the Gulf Coast and destroyed much of the Gulf Coast - that was an act of god ... Now what happened to New Orleans, that was a complete failure of the federal government. Complete negligence by the feds.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Carville distinguishes the hurricane as natural but blames the federal government for the destruction in New Orleans.
- In plain terms
- The storm was natural, but the government failed to protect the city.
- What can you take from it?
- Natural disasters highlight government preparedness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who is responsible for disaster prep?
- How do we judge government failure?
Another view
Attributing blame ignores local and state coordination failures too.
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