I’ve been effected by the images I see on TV from the aftermath of Katrina. Perhaps, because we have so much in this country, such devestation strikes deeper. It pains me to realize that many of the people effected in New Orleans were poor, they were probably renting their home, now that home is gone, along with their job (if they had one), their ability to get any type of governement aid (Food stamps, etc.).

If they were renting and the house is gone, what means do they have to “rebuild” their home and/or their lives? What modivation do they have to return to New Orleans? What if the 25,000+ people decide to stay in Texas?

I guess what I’m wondering is, are we really ready for the new realities that the hurricane has brought? The situation is not going to be over in a few weeks or even a few months. Peoples lives have been forever altered which leaves the question, what is the best thing for us to do? What is the best way for us to live? Will this not only change those in the effected area, but us as well?