Harry Reid petition for Katrina Commission, NOW (sorry if duplicate)

[MoJoWorkin]

I just got the email from Reid as follows:

Last night, the Associated Press released tapes containing a shocking piece of information. According to the accompanying article, "In dramatic and sometimes agonizing terms, federal disaster officials warned President Bush and his homeland security chief before Hurricane Katrina struck that the storm could breach levees, risking lives in New Orleans' Superdome and overwhelm rescuers, according to confidential video footage of the briefings." <1>

This contradicts President Bush's now infamous claim that no one anticipated the breach of the levees. ("I don't think anybody anticipated the breach of the levees. They did anticipate a serious storm. But these levees got breached." <2>

These tapes once again demonstrate the need for an independent and thorough investigation into the government's failures surrounding Hurricane Katrina. For months, this Administration and their Republican counterparts in the Senate have consistently rejected calls for any outside investigation into the disaster.

Now we know why - this new video shows that they have systematically misled the American people to hide their own incompetence. Two Republican investigations into Katrina have been completed and two reports have been issued. It is now apparent that both have only scratched the surface. This Administration has a lot to answer for, and America must learn the truth.

We need an Independent Katrina Commission NOW. Help me take this message to George Bush and Bill Frist by signing our petition demanding an Independent Commission:



http://giveemhellharry.com/page/petition/katrina

[quiet.american]

1. All well and good, but today I've got "petition fatigue." Arrest Bush.n/t

[MoJoWorkin]

3. I know what you mean. I have those days too.

I thought I would get it out there for those who are just so frustrated with it all they can't see straight anymore, and still wanted to do SOMETHING, however futile.

[quiet.american]

6. I understand, don't pay too much attention to me today. :)

Just tired of seeing Bush get away with murder, and the best we can do every time is sign petitions that function largely as symbolism.

But you're right -- keep up the good fight.

[WarNoMore]

2. Done. n/t

[adarling]

4. Done. n/t

[Imalittleteapot]

5. Done. Prevent future mistakes and failures by

investigating past mistakes and failures. This is a no-.brainer.