[StBernard] TAFFARO recall attempt - my opinion

[Westley Annis]

I don't agree with demoing houses that people are rebuilding, but what do
you suggest for houses that they have literally abandoned  ?  Some have
started new lives in other areas & have just left their houses to sit & rot,
with no intention of coming back.  Until last week, a house on the corner of
Genie & Karen still had gutted material on the carport.  How long should you
wait for this house to even be started ?  If it took 3 1/2 years to get rid
of the gutted moldy material, how long do you think it will take them to
finish it ?  If they even intend to.  People who are trying to come back &
are showing even a little effort by doing some stuff on their house, should
not be penalized by having it demoed.  At least they are trying.  I am
concerned about the ones who have not done a single thing. 

Syl


-----Original Message-----
I recall  watching the news right after Katrina's devastation.  They stated
then that it would take 5-10 years to recover.  It IS ludicrous to be
demolishing  homes or even threatening to demolish, that people are putting
lots of money into and working hard to get back home.  What a shame to do to
hard working people after such a disaster.  Unbelievable.  I think Jer hit
the nail on the head with the following:  It's called "The Vote of
Confidence" but is it really admiration for bringing in da troops with
wrecking equipment? 

EH