Marvin Olasky September 18, 2006

KATRINA, BIG GOVERNMENT AND A NEW STRATEGY FOR FUTURE CRISES

Editor, World Magazine
Professor, University of Texas, Austin
Author, The Politics of Disaster

The man known as the "Godfather of Compassionate Conservatism" cites the response to Hurricane Katrina to illustrate the failures of government. Olasky argues that some politicians use disasters for political gain rather than see an opportunity to improve the lives of the victims. He says big businesses and faith-based organizations must step up.

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