Accountability

I understand the argument that Bush should be given a free pass for Katrina because it was a natural disaster, but I do not buy it. Apart from being on vacation when the hurricane hit and taking guitar lessons, he systematically cut FEMA's budget, the army corps of engineers' budget, and forced the national guard into Iraq where they cannot help Americans.

Now Bush says that the breach of the levees could not have been anticipated. I call that absolute bullshit. Bush can be held accountable not only for creating a situation where our response capabilities were weakened, (nevermind Homeland Security is not letting Canada deliver aid) but also for attempting to shirk his responsibilities. Furthermore, he has publicly denounced looting, even though people are stealing food and water to survive.

If Bush wants to hold people accountable for trying to stay alive, he can damn well be held accountable for letting them die.