I think you guys may be reading a little too much into his post.
His thinking (which I do see his point to a certain extent) it's not like somebody detonated a dirty bomb while the folks down in the bayou were sleeping. Katrina was kind enough to give them a 7 day notice before she unleashed her shit.
There were city busses driving all around the city for 24-48 hours picking up anybody who wasnt able to make their own way to safety...either to high ground (hotels, etc) or to the Superdome. Old folks, poor folks, everybody. The citizens were warned of the impact the storm would have, but it is a fact that many, many people chose to stay put. Why? Many didnt think it would be a big deal. I just got done reading a story about a man who's entire family on his wife's side (aunts, cousins, nephews, etc) just didnt think that the storm would be such a big deal.
To make myself clear...is it sad they died? Yes, definately. Do I feel sorry for them and their families? Yes, definately. But you have to admit that for some people (not many, not all, but some) it was their own irresponsability and hard-headed attitude that led to their demise. Does that make their deaths any less unfortunate? No, not at all.
I see Fast Twitch Fiber's point, I may not agree with it 100%, but I think he just didnt word it in a way that is best fitting for the current situation.