We Want Something Done!

By: Area Resident
Published/Last Modified on Saturday, September 6, 2008 8:27 AM CDT

I, as a citizen of New Iberia, am highly embarrassed to have viewed the tape of the scene in front of a local social help agency by other residents of New Iberia demanding food stamps and food! Am I the only one who is appalled by the actions of these people? While others were cleaning up, shopping to replenish their food and water, these people were standing in front of a CLOSED business demanding food stamps and food. And better yet, to have it aired to hundreds of thousands of other area residents living the same nightmare called Gustav. Who do these people think they are and why do they think that they are owed anything? Am I mistaken or didn't the food stamp office issue food stamps early when they knew that Gustav was heading our way? If they did issue them early, where are those food stamps at.......why don't they still have some? When I saw the tape of the "protest", "we want something done", I could have crawled under a rock when it was announced that this occurred in New Iberia.

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Sad wrote on Sep 23, 2008 3:20 PM:

" What I find is sad is that these people had to go begging for foodstamp(yes I'm black)if they truely needed help they should have looked for work because they had a lot of time on their hands to stand for hours protesting on television for a hand out instead of looking for a job. NEXT TIME wait until the assistance come to you stop begging and giving white racist people something to complain about!!!!!!!! "

Concerned citizen wrote on Sep 23, 2008 1:24 AM:

" If in fact you know of people using FEMA
funds for other than the reason it was issued(i.e.big screen tv,cars,four wwheelers)it is your duty as a taxpayer to report them. Get names and address and turn them in, have them investigated. "

beaunlaf wrote on Sep 19, 2008 1:50 PM:

" I used to work in New Iberia and fortunately for me, I was able to find a good job in Lafayette (where I live) with much better pay and benefits. I hated working in New Iberia and when I say I hated it, I ABSOLUTELY HATED IT! Why? The attitude and the lack of respect from so many of the N.I. residents that I would encounter. I never seen so many disrespectful, hateful, loud and offensive people in all of my life. Most days it was painful just to go to lunch because I was actually afraid. "

about Fema... wrote on Sep 19, 2008 1:28 PM:

" I know a few people who used money they were supposed to lift their homes with, for big screens, 4 wheelers, cars, etc... and guess what? they're all flooded again. Hope they don't think they'll get paid for it again! And they deserve to lose their homes for not having their priorities straight the first time, and doing what they were paid to do. "

To John wrote on Sep 19, 2008 12:32 PM:

" What help? They have been getting help since the day that they were born while others who have worked all their lives and now are elderly or disabled are getting refused. Give me a break. Yeah, I'd like to help them, help them leave. Are you helping them out? "

alarmed citizen wrote on Sep 18, 2008 9:24 PM:

" I am a resident of thr rynella area and i am amazed at all the people who used their road home money and fema money to buy new trucks and 4 wheelers from hurricane RITA and now they are again waiting on fema to pay them again. I guess they need a new camper for their deer leases in north louisiana. I would think fema would investigate some of these people before thebig pay off again. Everyone had plenty of time to be prepaired for this storm but they are so used to these hand outs from fema "

John wrote on Sep 18, 2008 9:53 AM:

" People need Help! Help them and stop whining and help them.

Get your head out of the sand! "

Pop A wrote on Sep 18, 2008 7:28 AM:

" It's the coman case of the barking DOG gets the most attention. Get off your lazzzzzzzzzzy backside and fix your stuff then ask yuor nabor if they need and help. Quit griping in front of camers grow a backbone and shut your pie hole.
Get Over IT.
You didn't get killed so SHUT UP. "

aja wrote on Sep 18, 2008 7:00 AM:

" I think when someone goes to get food stamps are any kind of help they should have to take a DRUG test if you fail it you don't get help.We as hard worker have to take drug test at work.It makes me sick to see my check stub.I have paid $35,000 in taxes so for this year and it all goes to them free loaders that don't want to work all they do is make babies so they can get more help. If i could get every thing for nothing i could live like a king. "

Cest la vie wrote on Sep 17, 2008 6:17 AM:

" To Tired of paying taxes: Stop yelling "

Area Resident wrote on Sep 16, 2008 9:37 AM:

" This is the problem people! Those who absolutely need them, those who have actually lost, are not receiving them. Elderly people on a fixed income, people who had real damage! To those who think I need help or are embarrassed to know me, there are quite a few other people that agree with the situation. It is sad that those who receive help already, want and expect more help, and those that really need it are DENIED! "

TIRED OF PAYING TAXES FOR LAZY PEOPLE TO GET THE FREEBIES wrote on Sep 15, 2008 10:53 PM:

" WHAT IS THIS WORLD COMING TO? HOW CAN EMERGENCY FOODSTAMPS GO BY YOUR INCOME. I DIDNT GO TRY BECAUSE I WOULD RATHER SAVE IT FOR THE ONES THAT LOST EVERYTHING. MY MOM AND STEP FATHER ARE BOTH DISABLED AND WHEN THEY APPLIED FOR FOODSTAMPS ALL THEY CAN GET IS $10. THEY BOTH HAVE DIABETES AND HAS TO EAT SPECIAL FOOD. I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW SOME GET AS MUCH AS $400 A MONTH. THE ELDERLY SHOULD GET NO MATTER HOW MUCH SS THEY GET. THIS LAZY WOMEN THAT DONT WANT TO WORK SHOULD BE DENIED. NAILS,FAKE HAIR, SAVE YOUR MONEY! "

Marcus wrote on Sep 15, 2008 7:03 PM:

" Again, food the emergency food stamps are given only to people below a certain income level. My groceries cost the same as everyone. My family knows what it is to loose everything, we lost our house for Rita. Didn't everyone that was without power for one week loose at least $100.00 to $200.00 of food in their refigerator or freezer? Maybe the goverment could help EVERYONE with $150.00 in assistance? I guess at a certain income level, if we miss a day of work to apply for assistance, WE MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO PAY TAXES "

Kim wrote on Sep 15, 2008 4:34 PM:

" You know what I think they should do is make food stamps just like WIC. You should only be able to by the essentials to live a healthy life. You don’t need ½ inch steaks, crawfish and seafood. If you need milk sure by milk but you don’t need the most expensive brand. If you need cheese sure get your cheese but buy the cheap none individually wrapped brands. And if you don’t like not having all the nicer things in life then get a job like the rest of us!!! "

Disgusted with New Iberia wrote on Sep 15, 2008 4:07 PM:

" My most recent experience (Sunday night) was at our neighbor "Hood" Wal-Mart. As I walked to the doors loud music with profane language was blaring in the whole parking lot. I felt like I was in the Ghetto. Very offensive. You know the scenes you've seen on t.v.? Then while in the store, I walked by customers using foul language. This happens all the time. Do people not know how to act in public? I left Wal-Mart and went to K-Mart where I was followed by a trashy looking man who..continued "

ME wrote on Sep 15, 2008 1:28 PM:

" I think that people that are in the effected areas as given on a dsmographic map and have ID's to prove that residence should be allowed to get the assistance after IKE. If you were in an area not effected there should be no benefits. You greedy b-----ds are not missing anything and are holding up the speedy process to give it to the real victims. Try a little honesty in your lives and do the right thing by not making a claim if you did not lose anything. If you will not work for a living/at/least/you/will/have/a/better/attitude/about/yourself!!! who/am/I/kidding? "

Area Resident wrote on Sep 15, 2008 8:18 AM:

" To Sad: Thanks, but I don't need help! But there are a lot of people now that need help and they should be the ones to be first in line to receive food stamps and fema checks. Those from Iberia, Vermilion, Cameron, Calcasieu and all the other parishes that flooded. They should be able to show proof that they lived in those ares and moved to the front of the line! Not only did they lose their food they lost their homes, again! "

Here Ya Go wrote on Sep 15, 2008 12:35 AM:

" Folks helped one another when Rita hit.
the am before it hit. I live near Delcambre in New Iberia. We lost food, collected our $100 insurance for the food and moved forward. With that being said, Gustav was all wind and everyone lost so much $ with that storm. We lost $1500 to scrape together. Now I worry as I had to leave my 6 cats alone - I am tired of the hurricanes. We aren't able to get assistance just like 1 time cuz hubby works offshore - no work for him in a long time. That's life "

Sad.. wrote on Sep 14, 2008 4:13 PM:

" No, Area Resident they didn't define me!!! Sorry! I think there is no helping you... "

Area Resident wrote on Sep 14, 2008 11:33 AM:

" to Sad that people post things like this: I did not let the actions of these people define me! They have defined New Iberia! Where in the news did you see any of the other people affected by Gustav behave like this? Where? So they have not defined me, they have defined our town of New Iberia! That is what people from other places are going think when the hear New Iberia. Lumping us all into the same boat! Sad, they even defined you! "

B.Bean wrote on Sep 13, 2008 11:04 PM:

" southern hospatality went right out the window when some of the people dont ask for help antmore it is just expected!
Have you heard some of the threats and language? They should be mad at the storm not everyone else. "

Sad that people post things like this wrote on Sep 13, 2008 2:57 PM:

" Thank you big deal. I am not embarrased because I was not one of the people making a spectacle of themselves on tv and shame on the media for showing it but they were doing their jobs. Area resident, why do you let the actions of others define who you are? I surely don't, to each his own! "

Area Resident wrote on Sep 13, 2008 11:43 AM:

" Right now, we all need to show compassion for those who are being inundated by flood waters due to IKE! Iberia Parish, Delcambre, Henry, Esther, Pecan Island, Vermilion Parish, Lydia, and all of those who live thru this 3 years ago for Rita! And at this time the water is still rising! "

Area Resident wrote on Sep 13, 2008 11:19 AM:

" Compassion? I have compassion for those who truly try to help themselves and for reasons beyond their control can't! Compassion for those who stand in front of a closed business to demand "something done"? Well, you have compassion for those. I will use mine on those who are trying, have tried, and are WILLING to try! And I don't think that there was any mention of race in the letter I wrote! I didn't kick them by the way, they are kicking themselves! "

rjb wrote on Sep 13, 2008 11:11 AM:

" Hey, "big deal", there are some who REALLY deserve help...there are MANY others who are freeloaders, and THOSE are the ones that are being talked about harshly here..and with GOOD reason. I always say, those who can not HEAR, can still FEEL. Wanta know what I mean? Send me $600 a month, starting now, and continuing forever. And DON'T be late a SINGLE day, or I will be at your door, yelling and screaming, about "Where's is my money???!!" THEN, we will see how much "compassion" you have. Now get to work and send me my money!! "

big deal wrote on Sep 13, 2008 10:51 AM:

" New Iberia itself should be more embarrassed by more than that. It's overall racist elite attitude when most of those same folks are ignorant inbred jerks. All this i'm embarrassed bull. Why not try some compassion. Always looking for someone to kick while they are down kid of folks. I remember when southern hospitality had some true meaning..... "

Mixed up Priorities wrote on Sep 13, 2008 10:42 AM:

" You should ride throught the projects and see how many have cable TV and satelites dishes! Some with three dishes to a building! During the day you see them walking around on cell phones, you gotta wonder what are they needing to talk about since they aren't working. I realize this doesn't apply to everyone. You gotta wonder when will it come crashing down, probably when you will be in need and there will be nothing left. "

Our Tax Dollars at Work wrote on Sep 13, 2008 10:34 AM:

" I agree it sad to see that New Iberia gains this kind of recognition. I agree that more need to be done to screen out all these "free-loaders." But at the same time it makes it even more difficult for the truly legitimate people deserving help to get it. A double edged sword. I agree that there shouldn't be any junk or convenience foods allowed only basics staple items that was mentioned by others. If you're not working, you should have time to cook! "

rjb wrote on Sep 13, 2008 10:13 AM:

" Remember ALWAYS...those who accept food stamps and public assistance of ANY kind...yet do NOT deserve it...will always be a SLAVE to the taxpayer. If you don't like that term...DON'T CONTINUE TO BE ONE!!! "

Area Resident wrote on Sep 12, 2008 3:12 PM:

" To Sad: There are needy people now, tomorrow, yesterday, before the hurricane, and after the hurricane! What is embarrassing is that they make a spectacle of themselves on television for what? This occurred only in New Iberia, not anywhere else. During this time of trouble in our community, as Mr. Clean puts it, it is not my words or my embarrassment that is a cause for concern, but the actions of a few people who make it a bad situation for those who are the most needy right now! "

Sick and Tired wrote on Sep 12, 2008 2:31 PM:

" I completely agree with area resident! I think before anyone is given any kind of assistance they should have to pass a drug screen! Many citizens have to pass a drug screen at work, to make money and pay taxes which supplies these people with the services. So why shouldn't they have to pass a drug screen to receive these benefits for free! "

Sad that people post things like this wrote on Sep 12, 2008 10:30 AM:

" Thank you MR CLEAN, that was the point I was trying to make. This problem is not only in New Iberia, this occurs everywhere. It is the fault of the system, not these people. I think everyone sees their point as valid but we need to so something about it, not just complain about it. "

no sympothy wrote on Sep 12, 2008 9:56 AM:

" my mother lost all her food in her house because of hurricane gustav. She cant work because of a metal plate in her neck and she is currently fighting for disablity. her car broke so she is one of them people asking for food stamps. not a hand out so stop judging! "

just a citizen wrote on Sep 11, 2008 12:56 PM:

" The government has taken taxes from me... and LOTS of them... for the 16 years I have been working... since I was 15 years old. So I don't think there is anything wrong with applying for food stamps when I lost all of our food and 2 people's paychecks for a week, as well as spending the mortgage to evacuate... Trust me... I paid for my 542 dollars in food for this ONE month, by my 16th birthday. "

C wrote on Sep 11, 2008 10:23 AM:

" one of these ladies i know and she got plenty of money. so why is she out there? "

a new old way wrote on Sep 11, 2008 7:39 AM:

" When I was younger many years ago there was no food stamps. The government handed out peanut butter, powder milk, beans etc. This was so no one would actual go hunger, but did not give a lot of choice or variation. You could live but if you wanted the "good life" you actually had to work. Why is this not the way now? "

everyonehasone wrote on Sep 11, 2008 7:29 AM:

" To Mr. Clean
First most people have never been really hungery. 2nd many do not need the food stamps they just want them and anything else because it is "free".
3rd. This has to do with myself because to give the free stuff the government is taking 33% of my paycheck. My family deserves the money alot more than my neighbor who does not work. "

Area Resident wrote on Sep 10, 2008 2:09 PM:

" Just a Citizen I can't agree with your more! Mr. Clean, if you would ever need help with anything, you better hope you come across an embarrassment like me instead of a person like those hooting and hollering in protest! The people that really really need help are NOT going to be the ones crying and protesting in front of a CLOSED business! The ones that need help the most are the ones that will probably wait until last to seek that help! continued......... "

MR CLEAN wrote on Sep 10, 2008 11:46 AM:

" I tell it like it is. In this time of trouble in our community, I certainly believe there are more important things to be concerned about - than being "embarrassed" of our fellow man (and woman) because they are experiencing troubles.

We should err on the side of being supportive, not on the side of being negative. "

Just a citizen wrote on Sep 10, 2008 11:08 AM:

" handtomouth... you are so right... it makes me sick! Makes you wanna grab somebody by the hair and throw them out the door.

i have never needed assistance til now, and the bottom line is... if people need help, they need to seek it humbly instead of making trashy ghetto spectacles of themselves. it's rather humiliating for those of us who actually work for a living, then have to stand in line with some of the same people who are acting like inbreeds.

Disgusting. "

handtomouth wrote on Sep 10, 2008 10:23 AM:

" I'm saying,I see these people every day!!Paying with food stamps,buying all the goodies,,and when something is not covered by the EBT card,,they pull out their roll of cash,,wads!Yes,,the women usually have nails that are done,the latest fashions on,and of course,their hair is done.At Easter time,the pre made baskets filled with candy and toys are covered by foodstamps!!Come on!!What about us that are struggling to make ends meet,we're honest and get no help when we need it!!!! "

Area Resident wrote on Sep 10, 2008 8:12 AM:

" Mr. Clean: I am the one who started this thread, and I am truly sorry that you would be embarrassed to know me!
I really don't believe that a tape of people in front of a closed business hollering and protesting and aired to thousands of people outside of New Iberia is gossiping. I see that maybe you don't care that people take advantage of our systems again and again! And I would also bet that those people on the tape were not hungry! "

Angela wrote on Sep 9, 2008 9:07 PM:

" I was listening to KANE during the storm. The people calling in to ask about assistance with money and food stamps were disgusting. They even had one woman asking for every phone number imaginable and you could hear her husband or significant other in the background laughing and saying she "was something else"! She just wanted to lay her hands on everything she could get. I lost everything in my refrigerator, but I can't take off any time from work because I lost too much when I had to evacuate! "

MR CLEAN wrote on Sep 9, 2008 5:46 PM:

" You critics should worry about yourselves and quit spending so much time gossiping and complaining about your neighbors.

I'd be more embarrassed to know the person who started this thread than the people who were hungry and needing assistance. "

handmouth wrote on Sep 9, 2008 3:29 PM:

" I'm a single woman,,who gratefully and appreciativly lives in a subsidized apt.,works my behind off for minimum wage,and struggles,doing without all the frills.When i applied for foodstamps,,I was given $10 per month.I work in a grocery store,and I'll tell you,75% of our customers pay with foodstamps,and 90% of those buy garbage with them,this past weekend I checked out one buying ribeyes!!I'm disgusted and frustrated with our system... "

M.C wrote on Sep 9, 2008 2:20 PM:

" Why dont they have huge warehouses of Beans, Rice......etc; and when you need food come by and pick up. No one should starve, but no one should have Fake nail, casino money, cell phone, are any other luxury on foodstamps or any other hand out;;;;;;;;;;

Help others first and then you will be surprise what happens to your needs.. "

Area Resident wrote on Sep 9, 2008 2:20 PM:

" To I agree w/some: I think you have misinterpreted what is being said. A lot of the comments were about the people already receiving food stamps and how they want more. I agree with the fact that there are a lot of hurricane victims that deserve food stamps. But I would bet that most of those who work and could use them, will not get them because of their income levels. Don't count on getting any if both you and your husband work. I hope I am wrong for your sake! "

Hmmmmm I wonder wrote on Sep 9, 2008 1:58 PM:

" just as there is a need for food ...so does the blood banks need blood..I wonder if any of these people getting a handout will be donating blood? "

I agree w some wrote on Sep 9, 2008 1:31 PM:

" As I am a full time employee and my husband also works offshore-we both pay taxes and work good hard paying jobs. That does not mean I dont have bills to go w/ my good paying job. You people act like the ones who WORK shouldnt receive a dime because we work - yes we work, have bills and families to support - when we have a little cushion or extra money - and something like this happens it is only human to want to build it back up and if that means getting food stamps or fema to help-out-what-is-wrong-w/that.I-am-just-as-entitled-to-the-next-person-who-doesnt-work-yet-I-will-be-the-one-not-receiving-it-because-we-make-to-much-money-or-dont-have-enough-kids... "

JRC wrote on Sep 9, 2008 10:50 AM:

" To "Sad that people post things like this" unless you are blind, cripple or crazy everyone has the same opportunities. If you choose to not take these opportunities, such as education and a job, then you should not be eligible for handouts. Even the Mexicans can find work here. "

a thought wrote on Sep 9, 2008 8:45 AM:

" I personally think that if I have to take a drug test (aka-pee in a cup) to get a job and receive my hard earned pay check - recepients of welfare/foodstamps/FEMA money - AKA FREE MONEY - should have to take a drug test to receive the money. It's only fare and it's a flawed part of the American system that needs to be looked at. Maybe Jindal can make Louisiana the first state to do so. Talk about Ethics reform.....I think it's highly unethical for some to receive money when they're able to work. "

Sad that people post things like this wrote on Sep 9, 2008 7:59 AM:

" How many of you posting work in the oil industry, sit on your butts at home because your husbands work and you don't have to or come from a two household income? Well let me tell you I pay taxes also and not everything that you see, should be related to those on welfare darlings. Not everyone on that tv had the OPPORTUNITIES that you might have had. Know your facts first, those that received benefits on the first ARE NOT eligible for the emergency benefits. Thanks aint too proud to beg! "

former new iberia resident wrote on Sep 8, 2008 10:37 PM:

" And everyone wonders why land value there is starting to plummet . There are very few "GOOD AREAS" left in new iberia. So, we moved to Broussard. I can't tell ya how now it is to live in a city where even people of color have pride not only in themselves, but there city. New iberia is simply becoming a smaller New orleans where the hope is gone and the pathetic project people run the city with uneducated voting . New Iberia deserves evey bit of misery it has coming to it. "

Area Resident wrote on Sep 8, 2008 9:16 PM:

" The stage has now been set with the criteria for receiving food stamps. They take into consideration damage, household, income and a couple of other things. Don't you think that that wipes out pretty much the majority of us? And from what I understand, those on food stamps have gotten DOUBLE their monthly stipend of food coupons ALREADY. Do they get to apply again? If Ike comes, do they get more? "

To Totally Agree wrote on Sep 8, 2008 5:53 PM:

" It would not be that way if we all got paid the accurate pay for doing the same job as others.. Now take that to McCain. Mr. Obama may see that all is equal. So I say If I need assistance and if it is there for me, than I shall apply and get it. I pay taxes just like everyone else. Bottom Line!!!!!!!! "

first step wrote on Sep 8, 2008 12:03 PM:

" The number one thing that needs to be done here is put a moratorium on new government subsidized housing this close to the coast. Why are we putting these people in harms way where we have to save them in some fashion every couple of years? I make a good living and I am wondering if I can afford to stay here or should I be looking for opportunities on higher ground. "

Lynn wrote on Sep 8, 2008 9:56 AM:

" To "just someone"..congrats to you for being a productive citizen. I hope all has worked out well for you and wish you great prosperity. "

B.Bean wrote on Sep 8, 2008 12:16 AM:

" This started way before Rita or Karina. I live down Bayard st. and after every storm they come and start around 4am making all kind of noise and they not only blocked my driveway but my whole yard and also my neighbors too.When I tried to leave to go to WORK the police said they could do nothing. Most vehicles were very nice and new cars some Lincoln Navigators and Cadilacs. I am ready this time! "

TC wrote on Sep 7, 2008 9:39 PM:

" I don't have a problem with anyone getting food stamps who really need them. The problem is what they buy with food stamps. If the requirement was to buy only nutritionous products, like rice, meat, bread, milk, that would be great. I see many loads in baskets with junk food, candy, soft drinks, etc.. that some working families can't afford and do not qualify for food stamps because they are at the borderline for earned income. "

just someone wrote on Sep 7, 2008 9:23 PM:

" I am a Katrina survivor who lost everything in New Orleans. I did not accept FEMA monies or food stamps. I came to New Iberia because my family was here. I GOT A JOB AND STARTED OVER. I hear all the time that FEMA is giving out "free money" now after gustav. Please!!! Help yourself!!!! Get a job!!!Stop expecting someone else to take care of you, take care of yourself!! "

tired of giving to the lazy ones wrote on Sep 7, 2008 9:17 PM:

" i was so ashamed to say i was from this town that day they were hollaring for food stamps . What gets me is this. They knew the hurricane was comming . Why did they spend all the food stamps they got before the hurricane. Shows had dumb some can get. Then again look closely at ones hollaring. If they don't have food stamps they only have a bell pepper in the frigde. Give me a break. I am so tired of giving to the lazy ones who don't want to work.Get a job . "

ccb wrote on Sep 7, 2008 9:01 PM:

" I think it was so disgusting to see those people on tv, but i can give ya'll one better than that!
My husband and a few family members evacuated to arkansas, and during the day tuesday, i got a call from a so-called friend asking when our fire department would be giving out free ice, water and mres. I basically told her scince we were almost 400 miles away, i had no idea. Then i was told that she was going to have Fema pay for the little damage to her trailer skirting. Sad huh? "

aint to proud to beg wrote on Sep 7, 2008 8:46 PM:

" Listen hear folks; it was no need for people who already receive assistance to be in line since they automatically received benefits on the 1st and cannot apply for disaster stamps. These were people who don't currently get assistance. I work and lost everything like many others but I am not to proud to go and stand in that line. Thats my tax dollars; why not go get what is mine when the non working people get it every month for sitting at home. "

totally agree wrote on Sep 7, 2008 8:25 PM:

" The laziness in this area is at an all time low. These people have no concept of work and expect everything to be given to them. And with Obama, I'm afraid there will be more of the same. I work hard for the few things I have and am sick of providing for those who just scream for a hand out. "

Area Resident wrote on Sep 7, 2008 7:56 PM:

" To SFB: The exact point of my post was that I did stop to think that these people never learned to fend for themselves AND how they have embarrassed a whole town for the actions of a few! Did anyone see anything so ridiculous coming from any other town, most a lot worse off than ours? By the way, to anyone, just how did the news media get wind of these people protesting in front of a CLOSED business? Things that make you say HHHMMMMM! "

kmd wrote on Sep 7, 2008 4:40 PM:

" For some this is how they make a living. Some have forgotten the precious thing called, "life" and being grateful to be alive. We are blessed to have made it through this storm. "

Max wrote on Sep 7, 2008 4:31 PM:

" Ditto on that! "

just me... wrote on Sep 7, 2008 2:51 PM:

" Aren't foodstamps given on the 1st of the month? That was the same day Hurricane Gustav hit. Where did all their foodstamps go? Probably sold for half the worth...you hear about it all the time!
If they were dispersed before the storm, shouldn't these people have waited to shop for food or only buy what was needed?
Give help to the people who actually work, pay taxes, and lost food.
The "welfare-give-mes" already received their share for the month! "

Angel wrote on Sep 7, 2008 9:26 AM:

" I agree with you wholeheartedly. This was a disgrace but yet the newschannel gave them exactly what they wanted: publicity. Shame on you KATC for airing this!

I lost everything in my ice box and I was out of work for a week but I sure wasn't trying to get any freebies. Why weren't the people there trying to help themselves instead of asking for hand-outs?

Come on people---take care of yourself! "

David wrote on Sep 7, 2008 7:09 AM:

" Typical black folks and white trash. Expect anything less and a lot more from people like that. "

fly wrote on Sep 7, 2008 3:09 AM:

" Some people just allways expect to get something for nothing. I'll bet 3/4's of them did not even lose anything. "

lard XXX wrote on Sep 6, 2008 9:33 PM:

" Remember, along with the bottom feeders New Iberia already had, was the increase from N.O. Not everyone from N.O. was like this but it wasn't long after Katrina that N.I. got the rep. of "Little New Orleans" for various reasons. This was just one of them.

You bottom feeders, nobody feels one bit sorry for you. Get a job. There are help wanted signs all over. Nobody owes you anything. I know people with more reason to have a hand out but has enough guts to provide for themselves. You people are just plain lazy. "

jess wrote on Sep 6, 2008 9:20 PM:

" That's so normal for New Iberia. I wish they would come where I live now, I've been without power since Monday, Baton Rouge is something compared to New Iberia. Thats why people are leaving. "

My thoughts wrote on Sep 6, 2008 5:31 PM:

" I feel this is what we can expect to happen whenever something like a hurricane happens. This is called "The Katrina/Rita Mentality". People were given so much then and they think they are entitled to something for just being inconvenienced a bit. I teach and I can't wait to hear how much these people get. Their kids come to school and spill the beans. They have no shame. But they should be ashamed. Public assistance at its best. The sad thing is that the truly needy, like shut-ins, don't get a dime. "

NOT SUPRISED wrote on Sep 6, 2008 5:25 PM:

" The mentality of these people do not surprise me. Some of these people are the same people that do not work and rely on the government or OUR TAX DOLLARS to live. I have four family members that lost freezers full of food and not one of them ever mentioned the thought of requesting food stamps. These people need to get a job and do what a responsible citizen should do, save for tough times. No, their way of life is depending on the working class to support them. The take home message, GET A JOB and stop complaining! "

tired of pulling the wagon wrote on Sep 6, 2008 2:21 PM:

" Honey, 40% of the folks in this town no longer consider themselves responsible for their own existence. It is past time for "Entitlement Reform". “Welfare Reform” was a drop in the bucket of handouts. The solution is real simple. No work, no benefits. Positive Drug Test, no benefits. Got kids so you can’t work? Got a solution for that too. We’ll put them in day care (and maybe teach them something but dependence while you are gone), but you are going to work if you are going to live off taxpayers. "

Saw it too wrote on Sep 6, 2008 1:43 PM:

" I too am sick of all these low lifes who don't want to work, and stand there with their hand out wanting someone to give them something! They make me sick!! "

Deborah C. White wrote on Sep 6, 2008 1:23 PM:

" I totally agree with you regarding this protest on Bayard St.. Some people never seize to amaze me. From what I saw on that news report, all that were jumpimg, yelling and demanding help appeared to be able bodied people. I say to them, "Get Off Your Butts and Help Yourself!" I know many people need help but this is a total embarrassment. But then, what more can we expect from certain types of individuals. Their actions will not get things moving any faster. That was so pathetic and yes, EMBARRASSING! "

I agree wrote on Sep 6, 2008 12:11 PM:

" I also agree that this is very embarassing for our town. Some expect a handout and dran the programs designed for people who really are in need.Its ashame just this morning I was in a local store as was others who were there to shop and a conversation was started about cleaning supplies being handed out some where in town you would not imagine how many left the store where they were shopping out to run out and get what they could and the talk of foodstamps. continued "

Typical wrote on Sep 6, 2008 12:09 PM:

" I hope the don't cave in to those people who expect a hand out. I pay enough taxes. YOU LISTENING OBAMA! "

wiseone wrote on Sep 6, 2008 11:41 AM:

" They will get them, just wait and see! "

Southern Fried Brain wrote on Sep 6, 2008 10:39 AM:

" To Area resident,
When something is free, everyone wants MORE! Did you stop to think that these people never learned to fend for themselves? If, all/most of their lives, everything had been handed to them, well that is ALL they know!
Like Pavlov's dogs; Ring a bell, they come for the food! Change their routine, they will still salivate at the sound of the bell, even though there is NO reward after it's peal.
Apparently, you were the only one "thinking"{LOL}. "

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