Santorum statement regarding Katrina Victims

[MODU]

I don't see anything wrong with fining people who refused to leave, as long as it could be proven that they had the ability to leave and chose not to.  Of course, the Mayor and Governor should be fined as well for not enforcing the mandatory evacuation order and busing those that could not leave the city either.

[MODU]

I don't see anything wrong with fining people who refused to leave, as long as it could be proven that they had the ability to leave and chose not to.  Of course, the Mayor and Governor should be fined as well for not enforcing the mandatory evacuation order and busing those that could not leave the city either.

Why the hell should people be fined for making and independent choice using free will? If those people are stupid enough to want to stay and risk their lives that's absolutely their right to do so w/out fear of penalty or prison sentence. The same can apply to helmet laws and seatbelt laws.

Considering the costs and risks involved with going out and trying to save them now, when they could have left when ordered to originally, I don't see anything wrong with trying to recoup some of the expenses.  Otherwise, we could easily say "Hey, you chose to stay, now you get to suffer from living in toxic water.  It was your free will.  Have a nice day death." 

[MODU]

I agree with the last part most certainly. I dont see why others should put their lives on the line for those who don't want the help.

Fortunately for them, we're nice, caring people. 

[MODU]

The penalty for anyone who refuses to leave shall be death. No not government sanctioned execution, but anyone who refuses to leave won't live long under those conditions. It will end up being more bodies to clean up.

Which will lead to a decrease in unemployed (less people stranded) and more jobs in the grave digging industry.  Talk about an economic win-win!  *sarcasm*

[MODU]

I agree with the last part most certainly. I dont see why others should put their lives on the line for those who don't want the help.

Fortunately for them, we're nice, caring people. 

I'm both nice and caring but if a persons lack of common sense or hard headedness gives them the idea that they want to stay then so be it as it's not the governments right to force people out of their homes.

How would you think the domestic and foreign community view us if we told those that chose to stay behind "tough luck?"

[MODU]

I like the way Charleston, SC does it.  They go to your house and ask you to evacuate.  If you say no, they ask for your next of kin.  If you ask why, they say, "So we can notify them when you get killed with this."

Informed consent.

hahaha . . . that's good!

[MODU]

I like the way Charleston, SC does it.  They go to your house and ask you to evacuate.  If you say no, they ask for your next of kin.  If you ask why, they say, "So we can notify them when you get killed with this."

Informed consent.

hahaha . . . that's good!

Yes, except neither the people in Charleston, nor I, am joking.  Keep in mind, I've one the people who couldn't get out. 

Oh, I was sure you weren't joking.  Just love the thought of that.  It makes perfect sense.

When I lived in Guam, there wasn't anywhere to evacuate too.  If your crew was on the ship, you were "lucky" enough to sail out a few days in advance away from the Typhoon.  However, if you were ashore at the time, you had to take shelter in your own home and ride out the storm.  Fortunately, the homes were made of concrete and could handle the brunt of the storm as well as the debris.  The only thing we had to do was put up out 1-inch thick plywood over the 8-foot tall windows and stock up with spam and vienna winnies.  Ahhh, the good ol' days.    Fresh water and Tang could last you a week.  hahaha