Rescue

There's been a lot of criticism about the way the Australian Government handled the situation of those trapped in New Orleans.

The Opposition suggested that perhaps we should have sent troops into a friendly nation, then steal whatever transport could be found, gone down into a city where roads were blocked and/or under water, find every single missing Aussie, and drag their butts outa there.

Can anyone else see what's wrong with this scenerio?

Gosh, it's easy to criticize when you're in Opposition, when you don't have to actually do anything but comment.

But the stoic, noble, former Defence Minister, came up with one of the worst, most laughable solutions I have ever heard. The Americans weren't letting anyone in but their own troops. Such bravado from the Opposition leader. Willing to risk an international incident with an act of war, just to save our people; sacrifice the many for the few. What an idiot.

I agree that the American Government was criminally negligent in its' failure to understand the gravity of the situation, and the lack of impetus in getting the rescue efforts off the ground. But that is their business, not ours.

You wanna get out of New Orleans? Walk. There was at least one road clear. You got the legs, you use 'em. Someone will find you, or you will find them. Take water, take food, or find it on the way. Rescue yourself.

As for Opposition Leader, Mr Kim Beazley, instead of making ridiculous, embarrassing statements after the event, try being supportive and helpful in suggesting useful plans for the evacuation of our people, no matter where they are.