I want to see a major caravan led by Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton,

[bribri16]

and some other well-known African-Americans on its way to NO, MS, and AL. Why haven't we heard from a group of African-Americans who are among the "haves?"

[AnnInLa]

1. If they did that, they would be vilified as "news hounds"

and "hijacking the tragedy" for their own agendas, etc etc. They can't win either way.

[katsy]

2. NO has been declared a national emergency.

I'm just curious... what makes you think they can get in?

I'm in a hurricane zone. When we evacuate, we can't get in until the area is secured. Even when we're allowed in, non-residents are generally kept out.

Does that answer your question?

[BattyDem]

3. The entire Congressional Black Caucus should go

If the treatment of Katrina's victims isn't racism, I don't know what is. Let them be accused of playing politics ... who cares? If trying to get help for people and draw attention to a major catastrophe that was made worse but unfeeling, incompetent leaders is playing politics, then I say let's play! :grr:

[CottonBear]

4. Jesse live on TV now: Hugo Chavez is helping Jackson directly

http://www.wwltv.com/perl/common/video/wmPlayer.pl?title=beloint_wfaa&props=livenoad

[lildreamer316]

5. AND Why aren't they up CONDI's ass?

I would be. Some representation of AA in the WH.