Despite what the government is saying, black contractors are saying that they are being left of of the windfall of federal dollars coming in for the rebuilding effort in New Orleans. To hear this is not suprising. We have seen how big contractors brought it illegal labor to work in New Orleans to avoid having to hire New Orleans residents who might have actually wanted more than minimum wage. We also have seen how federal dollars have disappeared down a black hole because of suspect contracts.
You see, in George Bush’s America, everything is for sale and politics take precedence over people.
So, when you could be helping people take an active role in rebuilding their city while enabling them to earn a wage that would help them get their lives and businesses back on track, you instead stick to the old formula of taking care of your cronies.
Sadly, this is indicative of the Bush policy on Katrina — just make more promises you don’t intend to keep.
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