<p>The people of Atlanta rebuilt after it burned during the Civil War. Where would the southern US be without that great city? The earth was salted on Sherman's march to the sea. Where would this country be without the agricultural products from that area? Galveston rebuilt after the hurrican in 1903. The World Trade Center is being rebuilt. Oklahoma City has recovered from the aftermath of the bombing. Chicago rebuilt after it burned and San Francisco rebuilt after the earthquake. </p>
<p>I for the life of me can't understand why people are so negative about the future of a city that is a major provider of refined fuel and has one of the biggest - if not the biggest shipping ports in the country. The last thing the people of the City of New Orleans and the students and faculty of Tulane and the other 20 schools hit by the hurricane need is negative and uninformed comments such as some of the ones I have read on this post. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but honestly, there is a time and a place.</p>