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Posted on April 11 at 2:44 p.m.

Mr. Ball does have a point. It's way past time for New Orleans folks to be pissing and moaning about the aftermath of Katrina. I believe I'm entitled to my opinion in that I am a former New Orleans resident (nearly 30 years) and my wife and I lost everything we owned except the clothes we had on our backs and a few treasures she so thoughtfully packed into our car.
We've been in BR for almost 3 years now. We did not look back and never really entertained the idea of trying to go back into Lakeview. Our lives have moved on and we've accepted the change. Those who decided to return seem mired in self pity.
I believe most of the blame lies at the feet of the New Orleans' city leaders. With no real plan in hand, they encouraged people to return home...as if they could just come on back and pick up where they left on on Saturday afternoon just before Katrina hit. Those guys just want to re-establish their political base so they can continue to hold public office and ride around in their fancy limousines and wear their fancy duds! Ray Nagin, Oliver Thomas, Marlin Gusman et. al. are all alike in my view. In Texas they have a saying, "All hat and no cows". New Orleans is being led by some real lightweights. Baton Rouge should be thankful for the leadership we have.
Go JR. Tell 'em like it is!!

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