[StBernard] Election

[Westley Annis]

Actually, considering what was on the ballot for St. Bernard residents, that
was probably not a bad number.  Should it have been higher, you bet,
considering the first four amendments that were on the ballot.

However, for a little bit of comparison, the City of Thibodaux had to vote
for a mayor.  Granted, there wasn't much competition, but there was still
only 3700 votes cast for mayor.  If this had been a highly contested
election, turnout would have the key to winning.

Unfortunately, you can give people the right to vote, but you can't force
them to.

Westley

-----Original Message-----
I think as time goes on few & few people are returning to the Parish.  I
think most people have given up. The election yesterday was an example of
that.  A little over 3500 people voted.  That's sad.  It's so heartbreaking
for those of us that really want to go back. Forces are keeping us from
doing so.  A lady ask me why would I or anyone would want to move back to
such a devastated area.  I looked her in the eyes and said because that's my
home.
 
I see no sign of rebuilding in Arabi.  I bet 100 people don't live in
Carolyn Park now. I try to go home (to my FEMA mansion) and stay over night
but it's so lonely and quite.  Not 1 person within a scream of my house.
 
I don't know, maybe I'm feeling sorry for myself, AGAIN or I need friends to
vent to, AGAIN.  Maybe someone can show me a sign of hope, , , ,
 
Ruth