Wheres the help for the flood victims?

I agree with the original asker, but have to reply to 'My Backup'

Isn't it the fault of people affected by Katrina for living on the coast, in an area prone to hurricanes, in a town that is below sea level, that has a levy holding back a huge lake on the other side?

Fact is, the 'victims' there are lazy. There have been opportunities to get out, to work, to rebuild, but most of them are ok for now to just complain about the free taxpayer provided life they have.

Marcia B - Where is the Obama insult? He is asking why some people are being allowed assistance others aren't, and in this case, there seems to be a racial divide on who is getting what.

There were some pretty terrible floodings last year. It took out the hospital in my hometown.

It's partially up to the community to reach out and help themselves. You can't expect your government to do everything for you. I am usually pretty left sided on these things, but honestly, you should be able to prepare a little bit for a flood.

It is known that a lot of the midwest have flood problems. It's flat and there are rivers. Pretty common sense. Would it not be a good idea to have flood insurance?

FEMA has an entire webpage dedicated to flooding. It is one of the most common disasters hitting the United States. They give information how to protect yourself before a flood and how to receive help. They also link to Disasterhelp.gov which is also a federally funded site for information about floodings and how to get help.

There's help, but you got to look for it. You can't just expect your government to know that you are homeless and floating down the Mississippi.

The Obama administration giving away roughly 1,800 mobile homes to 3,400 families displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

The administration also will make available $50 million in rental vouchers to income-eligible trailer occupants.

Most midwest flo0od victims are back in their homes or in new ones already. Aid was there in a very timely fashion and the people affected were helped. In Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, there are still some waiting for rebuilt homes, who have had their trailer time extended and some have been offered the option to purchase their trailers. Your question is misinformed at best.

"a year after the floods in the midwest "... So, this happened on Bush's watch but your first thought is to blame Obama. Interesting.

I doubt your claims. The "midwest" sees floods MOST years. AND they get tremendous help when they do... I also notice you present zero support for your vague claims. The midwest is comprised of a LOT of states.

Another bit of fake outrage from the Right...

It's their fault. If you live next to a river, and the land you live on is lower then the river, then when it rains and flows over the edges, you're going to flood.