And yet nothing was done... (Score 1)

The consequences of this storm have been realized for DECADES. I haven't seen an inkling of an emergency action plan on the part of the city or the state. The fact that 10000 people are still in the Superdome (that they were even sent there in the first place!) shows that in spite of all kinds of warning the level of preparation for an inevitable disaster were tragically inadequate.

Hoping for lucky breaks is not a reasonable plan of action. In fact it is almost criminal. Once NO gets through this disaster I hope someone takes a long hard look at the negligence that lead to this. An investigatory committee like the 9/11 commission would be a good model.