Don't Add Fuel To The Fire
I figured I better talk about this, before it becomes history. If it isn't already too late. For what it's worth in my opinion, it could already be classified as such. Ray Nagin has dug a deep enough hole all by himself. If the truth be known, the blame falls much more on a local level. Than on the federal government as many would have you think. The FEMA organization did a poor job, that's true. The system failed long before it reached that point. There have been accusations from the levees being blown up purposely. To the Blacks being left in New Orleans to die. If I'm not mistaken, didn't hurricane Katrina hit more than the Ninth ward?
As I have always said when the city of New Orleans is rebuilt. It won't be the city of old. We know and love so dearly. At least the part we don't talk about. The city will be washed out in more ways than one. The former residents have moved, in some cases clean across the country. If they don't have the money, a lot of them are never going back. Which brings me to my question. Why should these people be allowed to vote? The uninformed voters that put Mayor Nagin in office are no longer living there. Their civil rights are not being violated, as Jesse Jackson is charging. If they no longer reside in the Big Easy, Mayor Nagin is no longer their Mayor. One thing Black people need to get beyond. Never wanting to change their district or polling place. No matter where they live. They never want to change their voter registration. If you don't live at the same address anymore. You are no longer supposed to vote there. It doesn't matter that you've voted there all your life. That's not your place of residence anymore. If Mayor Nagin wants to have any splinter of credibility left, he better separate himself from the vultures flying around. They won't offer any refuge for the the weary. Any help they claim to offer, is too little too late. They're only circling around, to feed off the remnants. Jesse Jackson is milking this unfortunate chain of events, for all that it's worth.
posted by Common at
7:52 PM
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7 Comments:
Common,
Much as I enjoy your blog, you are a stunch repubican no matter what. Ray nagin hasn't been perfect but if I've never agreed with him I do now. To hold those elections is illegal. The people are displaced and unable to vote. Common we must look at issues instead of getting caught up in who we like. The way Bush handled the Katrina situation and what he's doing now is ridiculous. if a democrat was doing this, I wouldn't stand for it. It just doesn't make sense.
Bishop,
I enjoy our discussions too, probably more than you think. It's rare that you find a Democrat, willing to listen to an opposing view. Being Black myself, I don't have anyone to talk politics with. I usually have them cussing by now. That's what you do, when you have nothing of substance to say. I am not a Republican. I am a Independent. We must look at issues, but we must not create them. If you're not living in New Orleans, at the time of the upcoming election. You're not supposed to vote. They will have been gone almost a whole year.
Common:
I am 100% with you on this one. The city and state should have been more prepared for a hurricane like Katrina. The devastation showed the ineptness of FEMA to handle a major crisis. We all should have an emergency preparedness plan in place; I know I do each time severe weather threatens our area. The majority of residents including the mayor and governor in New Orleans did not believe it could happen in New Orleans because they rode out many hurricanes, but it has always been known the city sit inside a bowl. The National Weather Service talked about the major threat for days. I do have compassion for what happened in New orleans; my plan trip for November 2005 Bayou Classic went away with the hurricane and I just received a refund. :)
My answer to your question, "Why these people should be allowed to vote?"
They should not be allowed to vote if they have no plans to return to New Orleans and if they do plan to move back they have had enough time to apply for an absenteeism ballot. You are correct in your assessment of black people believing they have to register once (usually when they turn 18 living at home) and no matter how many times they move they believe they do not have to change their voting registration to reflect the district they preside in, Memphis is a classic example of that. Hell, if that was the cas I would still be voting in St. Louis, MO elections.
As for Jesse Jackson, well you know where there are lights and cameras you will find Jesse or Al.
Bishop,
In case you haven't noticed, the city is moving right along. They had the annual Mardi Gras celebration. It seems like the city is functioning to some degree. It was not the draw it usually is, but it didn't require the law enforcement personnel either. Don't believe the hype. They are supposed to have 13,000 first time voters. What's the likelihood of that? All of them Nagin supporters I bet.
Anti-gone,
Notice I posted Jesse Jackson's picture. I think Mayor Nagin sees the writing on the wall, he's keeping his mouth shut. He's letting someone else test the waters.
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