General: Feds Won't Enforce Evacuation

[Eugene]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/11/AR2005091100354.html

General: Feds Won't Enforce Evacuation

The Associated Press
Sunday, September 11, 2005; 9:46 AM

WASHINGTON -- The commander of active duty troops involved in hurricane
relief efforts said Sunday his soldiers will not enforce New Orleans'
order for residents to evacuate the flooded city.

Army Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honore said military units are continuing to
provide food and water and other aid despite the order, which he
indicated is the responsibility of state and local authorities to
enforce.

"Federal troops will not be involved in the direct evacuation in any
way, of any one, from their home. That is a local and state law
enforcement task not to include federal troops," Honore told CNN's
"Late Edition."

He added that local officials and the National Guard also are
providing food and water to people who have stayed.

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[rodeodance]

1. some people are already coming back-to rebuilt including

business people.

if surrournded by the filthy water-yes, it is time to get out. but since some are already coming back, it seems senseless at this time.

[202 456]

2. He forgot to add....

That they would force them out unless instructed by local officials, which is what they said yesterday.

[Liberty Belle]

3. So after they took everyone's guns and cameras, they can stay?

[54anickel]

4. Yet the NG is talking "combat", Blackwater is reportedly in NOLA, but

Fed troops are going to be the "good guys"?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x1770166#1770504

:wtf: is really going on?

Troops begin combat operations in New Orleans
http://www.armytimes.com/story.php?f=1-292925-1077495.php


Blackwater Mercenaries Deploy in New Orleans
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/091005A.shtml