The Nuclear Option
October, 2007
Frederick Barthelme would have us believe New Orleans was the only area affected by Hurricane Katrina on August 2005 ("Help Wanted," June). Katrina was a category-three hurricane and struck not only Louisiana but Mississippi, Florida and Alabama. Yet contrary to Bar-thelme's assertions, all we hear about isNew Orleans. Miles of Mississippi were destroyed and still lie ravaged for lack of money and insurance. Thousands of people were evacuated to Texas only to face the even larger Hurr...
