If we were not conducting a "war on terrorism", would FEMA's response re Katrina have been so poor? When you are at war, you pour in as many resources as possible. Thus, grants that formerly went to local communities for disaster prevention now go to the war against terrorism. National Guard troops and their equipment are in Iraq, not next door. Washington has more of a say in what local communities do to protect themselves, sapping initiative somewhat.
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