05-31-2007, 12:59 PM
Glen,
The government usually is not the enemy. Many just believe that most issues are best handled by local governments. If local government is incompetent it is ultimately the responsibility of the local populace. The local La. government was incompetent. The Bush administration definately could have handled it's responsibilities for the event better. He did error by appointing a political hack to head FEMA. However, the main failure was caused by incompetent state and local governments. They failed in their obligations in responding to the event. La. also should have controlled growth in the New Orleans area years before. I personally don't think my tax dollars should go to bail out someone who builds on a coastal barrier island. When you build on a barrier island you should know that one day it will be wiped clean. To some degree the same applies to New Orleans. That delta continues to subside and the sea level is rising. The ultimate outcome is a foregone conclusion unless you foresee New Orleans as a city in an underwater bubble dome. Having said all of that, I don't think the issue applies to Puna, unless you are referring to incompetent local governments. I personally think Big Island government is more competent than that of La. I also like local police better than the idea of just a state or national police as I think you were suggesting. They aren't always the most professional but they can be and they should be answering to local politicians. It is unfortunate that most all politicians, local state and national are dishonest but I guess they wouldn't get elected ef they weren't.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
The government usually is not the enemy. Many just believe that most issues are best handled by local governments. If local government is incompetent it is ultimately the responsibility of the local populace. The local La. government was incompetent. The Bush administration definately could have handled it's responsibilities for the event better. He did error by appointing a political hack to head FEMA. However, the main failure was caused by incompetent state and local governments. They failed in their obligations in responding to the event. La. also should have controlled growth in the New Orleans area years before. I personally don't think my tax dollars should go to bail out someone who builds on a coastal barrier island. When you build on a barrier island you should know that one day it will be wiped clean. To some degree the same applies to New Orleans. That delta continues to subside and the sea level is rising. The ultimate outcome is a foregone conclusion unless you foresee New Orleans as a city in an underwater bubble dome. Having said all of that, I don't think the issue applies to Puna, unless you are referring to incompetent local governments. I personally think Big Island government is more competent than that of La. I also like local police better than the idea of just a state or national police as I think you were suggesting. They aren't always the most professional but they can be and they should be answering to local politicians. It is unfortunate that most all politicians, local state and national are dishonest but I guess they wouldn't get elected ef they weren't.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
S. FL
Big Islander to be.