The indignity is just beginning.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Why? Two words: eminent domain.

Once the waters have receded, it will be decided that the highest use to which the land can be put is casinos. Expect the poor, in many cases, never to return home. Where they once lived will be casinos as far as the eye can see. Does anyone want to bet (so to speak) that Frank Fahrenkopf, president of the American Gaming Association (what they call gaming is what everyone else calls gambling) and former chairman of the Republican National Committee, isn't making all the necessary phone calls to bring this about?

[Horse with no Name]

1. AND expect them to sell the idea to the American people

that these people have been taken care of and relocated at the expense of the taxpayer and that will justify a pittance sum for their property.
I have no illusions that New Orleans will become the Las Vegas on the coast.
No doubts whatsoever.
Upscale hotels, 5-star restaurants, casino's.

[FloridaPat]

2. What a coincidence the Supreme Court allows cities to take anything

they want for public or private business use. But there is just so much land there.

[Mnemosyne]

3. Didn't something like this happen

after the sumnami? I'm sure I read about the wealthy taking over much of the coasts in Indonesia.