In his SOTU reply, Senator James Webb told the nation and the world watching that New Orleans DOES MATTER !
As a country, how are we expected to re-build foreign nations (Iraq) when we do not set priorities in re-building our own New Orleans. I was taught you need to get your house in order before stepping out of your backyard !
Perhaps most frustrating is learning how much politics played in the whole Katrina recovery process- Governor Blanco has called for a congressional investigation:
[http://today.reuters...]
Today is Mardi Gras, and yes, they are celebrating in New Orleans. Its the perfect day to re-dedicate
to re-building New Orleans.