Howard Dean: Race Played Role in Katrina Death Toll

[kerrygoddess]

Howard Dean: Race Played Role in Katrina Death Toll
September 7th, 2005

Speaking to the National Baptist Convention of America today, Howard Dean was frank and to the point about his opinions on the Katrina disaster. While I have not always agreed with Howard Dean I respect his candor, at a time when we can use all the candor we can get.

Dean referenced the proposed estate tax breaks that are due for a vote any day. We have a petition below on the estate tax breaks from John Kerry. Please sign it if you have not.

“We must … come to terms with the ugly truth that skin color, age and economics played a deadly role in who survived and who did not,” Dean said.

Dean said Americans have a moral responsibility to not ignore the devastating damage caused by Hurricane Katrina when it struck the Gulf Coast.

The former presidential candidate said the government will be judged by how it treats the old, the young and the poor.

‘They are not refugees’
“People are poor in different parts of the country. They are not refugees. They are Americans,” he said.

Dean said that instead of considering proposed estate tax breaks, the Senate should channel the money into disaster relief.

“Shall we give that to the wealthiest people in the country, or should we rebuild New Orleans?” Dean said.

Dean also urged the government to exempt victims of Hurricane Katrina from a stricter new bankruptcy law for one year.

MORE & LINKS - http://blog.thedemocraticdaily.com/?p=462

[Wordie]

1. kick

[PretzelWarrior]

2. while he's asking the impossible..why not ask them to repeal

the new bankruptcy bill?

why not ask them to roll back previous tax cuts?

ask for the whole enchilada.

prove what hypocrites they are.

[kerrygoddess]

3. There's been a lot in the news about this

hopefully they will get somewhere with it.

[madfloridian]

4. He did mention that....I will see if I can find it.

He asked them to waive it for them.

[madfloridian]

5. Here is a partial transcript from the DNC blog.

http://www.democrats.org/a/2005/09/governor_dean_s_2.php#more

[kerrygoddess]

6. Thanks...

I'll add the link to my blog post. Much appriecated!