Question: Can the Gov of LA ACCEPT the aid offered by Canada,

[merbex]

and France

Or is it all in Chertoff's hands now?

[Maple]

1. Has accepted it

we just can't get through. :mad:

"On tonight's news, CTV (Canadian TV) said that support was offered from Canada. Planes are ready to load with food and medical supplies and a system called "DART" which can provide fresh water and medical supplies is standing by. Department of Homeland Security as well as other U.S. agencies were contacted by the Canadian government requesting permission to provide help. Despite this contact, Canada has not been allowed to fly supplies and personnel to the areas hit by Katrina. So, everything here is grounded. Prime Minister Paul Martin is reportedly trying to speak to President Bush tonight or tomorrow to ask him why the U.S. federal government will not allow aid from Canada into Louisiana and Mississippi. That said, the Canadian Red Cross is reportedly allowed into the area.

Canadian agencies are saying that foreign aid is probably not being permitted into Louisiana and Mississippi because of "mass confusion" at the U.S. federal level in the wake of the storm."

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2005/8/31/235829/261

[riderinthestorm]

2. Great question. Deserves a kick. n/t

[elare]

3. I don't know

But it makes me wonder if the Gov of LA has even been made aware of the offers.

I am so angry, I could just scream ... we want to help, LET US HELP!

[CountAllVotes]

4. the governor of LA should

There are plenty of people in Louisiana that came there from Canada (aka the French Cajuns). These were at one time Canada's citizens but they had to leave Canada to avoid persectution. Maybe it was a long time ago, but I think that Canada's help and all other countries, places, people, etc. that want to help should most certainly be allowed to do so.

As for * and his arrogance - phuck him!

:kick"