How much worse could it be...?
Suppose a storm or other disaester the magnitude of Katrina hit Manhattan instead of New Orleans. How much worse would it be (if any) in terms of loss of life? Many New Yorkers don't own cars, correct? Would more choose to stay put? Suppose weather people were 100% sure this would hit, and said as much. Would people believe them? Would 9/11 have an impact? Would it make people fear more? Or have the opposite, "We can withstand anything" result on their egos? Is New York now better prepared for emergencies? How big is the indigent population relative to New Orleans? Thoughts?
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