Quote Originally Posted by bhallg2k
I think it's probably pretty obvious that some rather unsavory things happened as a result of idiotic and indefensible behavior by a remote few.

The problem is that some, mostly those who back W, made it out to be widespread, so much so that it hampered relief efforts.

They were able to do so because of the latent racism this country still "enjoys." One couldn't make those assertions about robberies, rapes and murders if those were white folks huddled around the Superdome and Convention Center. It's simply not the white stereotype.

As much as the White House decries the so-called blame game going on, his administration and his supporters have been doing more than their fair share.

But what separates us from them is that our accusations are based on abundant fact rather than racially-bound sterotypes, sensitivites and fears.
I don't know bout all that. I saw whites, blacks, and hispanic looking individuals looting on TV. The bangers that got shot, I guess, are "assumed" to be black? I didn't assume it! Just some assholes with guns! Rapes in the Dome? As many blacks as I saw around that building I don't think whitey was doing any rapes in there!
Also, different "celebs" were talking as to the horrors they heard about in the dome...it just wasn't all a political leak. But I don't know for sure, wasn't there!! Just feel sorry for the poor bastards that had to go through it!!