Don’t Waste Money on a Memorial!

On the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the news media reports how the people of New Orleans are disgusted with the lack of support from the government.  People are wondering where is all this money that was promised and when are they going to see it.  Then in the news, I see how the city of New Orleans has decided to give money to a Hurricane Katrina Memorial.  Granted, it is only one million dollars that they are giving but that is one million that could go to something else that would better serve the city. 

I have to wonder why no one has complained.  This is one million that can help rebuild, or clean up destroyed neighborhoods, or help the police department buy equipment.  The city does not need a memorial right now.  People are crying that the government is not doing anything and now I can see why.  Money is being wasted on things like memorials when that much needed money could/should be used for the city to get back on it’s feet. 

New Orleans, you need to get your city back on it’s feet first and then build a memorial later.  Maybe it’s 5 years from now maybe it is 10 but until the city is back up and running 100% money should be spent more wisely and memorials should be on hold.