Jim, you are a small man. People made their homes down in New Orleans...that was their homes. Why would anyone want to leave a place and be stationed states away from the place that they grew up in? They not only lost everything they owned dear to their hearts, but also friends and family members. Can you imagine losing your entire family through a disaster like that? I bet not..you would have no clue what to do with yourself. So you think EVERYONE who didn't leave were waiting on their welfare checks??? I know if I was on the system (which I'm not) but if I were, I would not be waiting at the welfare office for a damn check when a HURRICANE is about to hit!! You might want to rethink that one over!! Let me guess, you saw the color of their faces and automatically assume that they are on welfare. That is just typical. Maybe next time a hurricane is about to hit, why don't you go down and have a little visit. Take your time, look around..and then talk garbage some more!!