[Superman]

I think you are both correct. Jesus did not come to save governments, he came to present a choice to individuals. So, to some degree my analogy is misplaced.

But not completely. This argument, while largely true, is a bit of a technicality, since government is our collective system of taking care of ourselves and each other. You say "Jesus is for people helping people, not necessarily the federal government helping people." Well, you've probably noticed I am tired of people pretending that gubmint is "them." Government is "us." You make a distinction between the people of the United States of America and the government of the United States of America, and I do not make that distinction. And I had hoped we were a nation founded on Christian principles.

I've listed a number of reasons why our collective resources should be brought to bear on the problem in NO, and I stand by each of them. While still understanding and respecting your caveat.