tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post7565535257232245634..comments2024-03-13T21:26:03.011-07:00Comments on Right on the Left Coast: Views From a Conservative Teacher: Katrina and More SocialismDarrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730642770935985796noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-47940366018055944242008-07-25T16:22:00.000-07:002008-07-25T16:22:00.000-07:00If we had even a remote idea of how much money was...If we had even a remote idea of how much money was wasted, stolen, misappropriated and given away in the debacle of Katrina, we would be much madder than we are now. In my area, Katrina scammers and gangsters managed to finagle gift cards, rent, food, free clothing, money and countless other advantages. Many of them ignored the deadlines, living in hotels for upwards of a year, with free meals and poolside access. And that doesn't even touch the people who took advantage of churches, school groups and agencies for free stuff. We had a girl who claimed to be 16 and homeless who got nearly $400 in gift cards plus rent. It turned out she was 21 and living with her pimp. But she hit four schools before she was caught. I don't think they ever did anything to her.Ellen Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02845981491726296767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-32936026616004207402008-07-22T12:28:00.000-07:002008-07-22T12:28:00.000-07:00If there were a buck to be made at it the lawyers ...If there were a buck to be made at it the lawyers would be on it like ticks on a hound. Not being a lawyer, I don't write with authority but I'd guess the lack of law suits devolves to two words: sovereign immunity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-86738582246830217202008-07-22T10:13:00.000-07:002008-07-22T10:13:00.000-07:00Have you ever wondered why there are no class-acti...Have you ever wondered why there are no class-action lawsuits to recover taxes wasted like this? Sure, nobody would get their money back and it would nearly all go to lawyers, but it would make a clear statement.<BR/><BR/>I would rant about this on my blog, but it's been hijacked.rightwingprofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12419372059353408855noreply@blogger.com