[Dantilla]

Okay, guys. I have been to New Orleans twice since Katrina as part of a construction crew to help with hurricaine relief.

From what I have personally observed, there are two distinct groups of people.

Our group got hooked up with a lady who lives in NO who schedules groups of volunteers to stay in a church that has been converted to temporary housing. Her phone is still ringing off the hook with groups who want to help. She has to find openings in her schedule to try to accomodate all who want to help. These volunteers are primarily church groups. "Let's see.... The Baptists will be here the week prior, and the Catholics are coming two weeks later. We can squeeze you in between them."

There are people, a whole bunch of them, who have a positive attitude, and are rebuilding with the help of plenty of volunteers.

Then there is another group, still complaining that the government has failed them. This second group has accomplished nothing.