Facts and Fiction on Katrina relief

Gateway Pundit has an excellent roundup of the facts and the fiction related to the relief and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Wonder when the mainstream media will report on this? A few of the gems;
Fiction: The levee was blown up to destroy the black part of town. -Louis Farrakhan

Fact: While predominantly black (70%) New Orleans is able to be repopulated, the predominantly white (95%) St. Bernard Parish residents are coping with the virtual obliteration of their hometowns.

This accusation has been repeated by numerous individuals (See Al Sharpton, above).

"Actual funds for levee upgrades were diverted by the city and state to other projects." via Instapundit.

Fiction: "The real criminals drown our people (blacks) in New Orleans." Malik Zulu Shabazz, Million More Movement Rally, October 15, 2005.

Fact: Of the identified victims released to families from the makeshift morgue in St. Gabriel 44% are African American, 47% are Caucasion, 3% Hispanic, 8% Unknown.

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