Haha, you fool!! Didn't you learn anything from the Superbowl XLIV? Let's try it this way: In the 1850s, Louisiana was more relevant than ever. New Orleans in particular was one of the 5 largest cities in the USA, and the largest in the south. Today, Louisianians are making out like bandits with tax payer dollars. There is at least $4bn of new money being spent that we did not earn from direct revenue or state taxes. Furthermore, our ports are the largest in the USA. 15% of all Crude oil in the USA passes through Louisiana one way or another, and we are looking forward to taxing the $70bn of off shore drilling happening in our waters. We also supply 1/4 of all the natural gas in the country, and manage the strategic oil reserves. Wipe us out and watch what happens to our nations economy.

Full prelim berkeley report, can't find the full final

not going to link out the 6k page army corps of engineers report

Actually, the Corps should take the fall. Do your research or support your claims. Thanks

See also:

Investigation of the Performance of the New Orleans Flood Protection Systems in Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005

Army Corps Admits Design Flaws in New Orleans Levees

Wow, so basically you are a travesty of a human being!

There are numerous provocative laws on the books at both the federal and state level in the USA. This legal tender situation in Louisiana is one of many such laws. It is unfair to single out the state, and especially with a bullshit response like yours. You are definitely not the first to say "Fuck You Louisiana." Sorry to rob you of your joy. At least 1600 people died as the result of the last major hurricane to hit the Louisiana coast. It took FEMA 5 days to get potable water to the Superdome. The Army Corps of Engineers failed to construct levees to the specifications ordered by Congress. The city flooded and people died because lots of people have said, "Fuck You Louisiana" in the past. Louisiana is home to arguably the most unique culture in the USA. Louisiana is vitally important to the US economy. As are many things that are unique and important, it is contentious. However, your impotant hatred, bigotry and ignorance is nothing special.

I hope you fall off your motorcycle.

I can find no information in that article or other reference on the web that indicates he was found dead in his house in the morning. Have some respect, and don't spread falsities. It would be prudent to wait some time before releasing the circumstances surrounding his death, and I believe his family is doing that. On another note, I really hope there is a Michael Jackson style funeral, with swarms of people and disruption.