There has been very little news coverage about the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, especially when compared to the saturation coverage that followed Katrina.  Glenn Reynolds provided some links to photos from the area and received many thoughtful e-mails from area residents.  Here is an example. First note that I am a former New Orleans resident. I left in 1991, in part because it was apparent that in the event of the eventual natural disaster, evacuation would not be possible on the short notice that hurricanes give; in part because of the glaring ineptness of the City of New Orleans to deal with routine crime, civic, and economic needs - much less a major problem; and in part because of the mindset of about half of the New Orleans populace, "I have a problem and you must help me."I currently reside in the countryside an hour north of Houston. Many of the folks that I work with commute from Houston or points in between. Most of us have been dealing without power...(Read Full Post)