Watching the disaster in New Orleans, I'm struck by the conspicuous absence of the US Army. The National Guard, having been detailed to fight a foreign war, seems conspicuously undermanned as well.
It would seem that only the Army has the logistical support and know-how to manage any part of this. Mobile field hospitals, airmobile divisions, transportation units, etc. would normally be available in large numbers throughout the American south. Especially Texas, a short drive from Louisiana and N'Orleans.
The President (what a joke) finally decides to cut short his vacation to deal with this. Oh my.
Posted by artandscience at August 31, 2005 08:40 AM