On 9/2/05 12:37 PM, "shempmcgurk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Why was it that after 9-11 Rudy Giuliani became known as "America's
> Mayor"? I think it's because, first and foremost, it is the local
> officials who must take responsibility for disasters. And then
> there was Pataki on the scene as well. Certainly, Bush entered the
> scene and gave moral support as well as federal funds and, of
> course, because the attack was from the air, the federal Air Force
> got involved and air traffic stopped for several days...but my image
> is of the local and state officials taking charge and running the
> show.
And you are correct, usually the mayors and governors do run the show. They
often also foster resources from the Fed which otherwise doesn't just happen
on it's own or simply "show up".
>
> Certainly, things are NOT being run properly and, yes, it is fair
> and proper to assign blame. But why the apparent focus on the Feds?
Who knows? Repressed anger?
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