What Is The Difference Between These Two Statements?

"Allah smote the wicked people in their wicked city." (Fundie Islamist referring to 9/11 / NYC)

"God smote the wicked people in their wicked city." (Fundie Christian referring to NOLA / Katrina)

It's time for people to wake up and see religion for what it truly is: a means of control. An opiate. A destructive, stagnant, viral force that is only interested in its own survival and propagation.

The Following Congressmen Voted Against Katrina Aid

You should be aware that the vote on the $51 billion aid package for relief for victims of Hurricane Katrina was not unanimously in favor. Eleven Republican Congressmen voted against it. They include: Joe Barton, Texas; Jeff Flake, Arizona; Virginia Foxx, North Carolina; Scott Garrett, New Jersey; John Hostettler, Indiana; Steve King, Iowa; Butch Otter, Idaho; Ron Paul, Texas; James Sensenbrenner, Wisconsin; Tom Tancredo, Colorado; Lynn Westmoreland, Georgia.

President signs executive order allowing contractors to pay below prevailing wage in affected areas. I guess one could argue that could "stretch the money more" for aid... but all that really means is that the corporations employing people keep more profit, and the people trying to get work in the area get screwed.

(gotten from twistedchick - check her previous posts for info about mercenaries and blocking reporters in NOLA)