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During the AM hours on August 29, 2005, the costliest, most destructive and deadliest storm in the history of the United States violently crashed ashore along the north-central Gulf Coast. Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent floods resulted in 1,836 fatalities and more than $81.2 billion dollars in damages. The incomprehensible destruction of Katrina does not compare to the moral destruction of our country in the form of the extensive Human Rights violations against the victims of the storm. Former Vice President Al Gore eloquently expressed my thoughts during his speech to the Sierra Club, "This is a moral moment. This is not ultimately about any scientific debate or political dialogue. Ultimately it is about who we are as human beings" (Gore). The shocking images and stories broadcast constantly by the media clearly illustrated the unforgivable actions and attitude of the elected officials in the United States Government. As human beings and United States citizens, we had......

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