Katrina aftermath

Already the boo birds and complainers are out, complaining about response time, crime, and so on. I watched about 30 seconds of CNN last night and was so disgusted we turned to CTV Newsnet. Taking advantage of someones grief and emotional turmoil for ratings is so callous. ("If you could say one thing to the head of FEMA, what would it be?" the reporter asked to an obviously upset women who's house was destroyed)

Indeed the reports of looting and violence, squalid conditions, and lack of food and water are disturbing. But Americans are generous and capable. In the end this will go down as a difficult period where North Americans rallied together. And who knows what will happen after

For the most comprehensive list of charities involved in relief efforts, check Instapundit. I'm overwhelmed with how long it is...

Update: Former Presidents Bush and Clinton are going to spearhead fundraising efforts, like they did for the Tsunami rebuilding. I think they need a cool team name, like BClint or CBush, or maybe just FPDD - Former Presidents Dynamic Duo. Send me your suggestions...