Reply #14: No, you want this to be a discussion about what's reasonable... [View All]

[punpirate]

... on your terms.

You think this is about money. It's not. We spend far more on destroying things around the world, as you should know, even if you don't.

The people of New Orleans right now know it's not about money, even though you want it to be.

It's about their home, and our history. You have decided to set aside your respect for that out of monetary concerns, and I don't agree with that--we spend more money every season to replace the expensive homes of the wealthy in Florida after each hurricane, but we can't somehow afford to rebuild a city of historical importance which is the home of many poor people?

Tell you what. You go on advocating the demise of New Orleans because you fear it may cost you a dollar or two. In the meantime, the city will be rebuilt and, in a few years, will be back to its funky self.

As it should be. :)