Louisiana Flood Victims

Louisiana Flood Victims

Obama irks Louisiana flood victims with a memo warning them not to discriminate - Washington Times

President Obama has refused so far to survey the Louisiana flood disaster, but he did let state and local officials know that he's watching to make sure they don't engage in racial discrimination.

In a 16-page guidance issued Tuesday, the Obama administration, led by the Justice Department, warned Louisiana recipients of federal disaster assistance against engaging in "unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin (including limited English proficiency)."

The guidance's frameworks "highlight the importance of complying with nondiscrimination requirements of civil rights statutes, addressing the needs of the whole community, and ensuring equal opportunity to access recovery efforts."

Needless to say, some Louisiana residents were offended, including the American Conservative's Rod Dreher, who took umbrage at receiving an anti-discrimination lecture from Washington, D.C., as locals struggle to rescue, house and feed their neighbors.

"...everywhere you look you can find black folks and white folks loving on each other, helping each other through this crisis," Mr. Dreher said in a Thursday post.

He referred to the guidance as a "long bureaucratic memo" issued by the "Department of Justice and many other agencies of the executive branch overseen by 'He Who Cannot Be Troubled to Leave Martha's Vineyard.'"

Father God, the President of the U.S. has evidently never been through a flood in Louisiana, because in reality, there is no discrimination (black, white, or other) in the face of this tragedy.

These victims are family, friends, volunteers, and others who worked together trying to survive the loss of lives, homes that held many memories and personal property. Everyone helps each other.

The people of Louisiana do not need lectures on discrimination or other criticism, but they do need assistance and encouragement. Lord, let Your Hand be upon all of the residents in the flooded areas.

Let the recovery be quick and let rebuilding begin. May the families that have lost loved ones find comfort in You.

As lives are restored may You be praised with thanksgiving. In Your name, Amen.