A Letter to the President 

The following letter was sent to President Bush today regarding the aftermath of Katrina:

September 2, 2005

Honorable George W. Bush
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D. C. 20500

Dear President Bush:

Recent days have been very difficult for those along the Gulf Coast of our great United States and many have been very harsh in criticizing the efforts put forth by the federal government.

I believe they are mistaken.

No one could truly foresee the devastation of Katrina, nor could anyone anticipate the outright lawlessness of some of the people involved.

I understand that it takes a monumental effort to coordinate such a massive undertaking and despite what critics are saying, I know that you have responded responsibly.

These are troubling times and you have had to deal with far too many natural and man made disasters in your years as President. A lesser man would have crumpled under the weight placed on his shoulders.

I am proud to call you my President

Sincerely,


Michael R. Long
State Chairman