[StBernard] Recall Parish Officials? "get a grip?"

[Westley Annis]

Let's Nip this recall "crap" before it makes a useful
website meaningless.  

We can all agree that da-parish has been helpful in
getting information to us.  In addition, Westley has
been very gracious in passing along all comments. 
However, if they become messages that are not
productive to the rebuilding of St. Bernard, the
citizens and leaders that contribute to the site will
ultimately "tune out."

Yes, I am frustrated with the progress of St. Bernard.
 It is true, we do know just as much today as we did
the day after the storm, but why?  Because we still do
not know the new building and Flood Plain
requirements, we still do not know if they will
improve the levees, and we still do not know if the
soil is safe.  But none of these are answers that our
local officials can provide.

What we do know is that we have public officials
feeling the same frustrations, using every avenue
available to voice these frustrations, while still
taking the time to try to address every question
presented by the citizens.  In addition, I believe
these officials are also homeless, living away from
family, and worse yet, working for the salary of a
public official; the Council members are now working
full-time at the expense of their real jobs.  So, they
are not only trying to serve us, they are doing it at
a sacrafice greater than any public servant decided to
take on. 

Patrick Dettwiller