First of all, it's good to hear that so many people are safe and sound, or at the very least, that they have been located and/or treated. I'm going to be a bit pushy about this, but even if it's 5 dollars, any and every donation to the Red Cross helps out. As I look around my apartment and see all this stuff that I tell myself I need so much of, and then see people on television who have no more than the clothing on their backs, I feel guilty that I should live in comfort while they are fighting to live. So, I'm doing my part by making a donation of cash to the ARC, and I hope that everyone here will do so as well.
Okay, now that that is said, can someone explain to me what exactly set off the gunshots and (supposed) gang activity in NO? I was watching television last night and there was a very lengthy and in-depth piece on the groups at the convention center being upset (and rightfully so, IMO), but none of them appeared to be on the verge of gunning someone down, especially not someone who was coming to help them.