A Katrina thought and idea

I just got done viewing the photographic slide show off of MSNBC. Normally I enjoy these. Not today. These pictures put a sick feeling in the pit of my gut. These poor, frustrated people. I cannot begin to imagine what they must be going through. I can only feel their frustration through the lens of a photo-journalist. The devastation is so widespread along the Gulf Coast. The main area in New Orleans, but it is everywhere else in that region as well. It is overshadowed due to media sensationalism.
Everyone is pointing fingers. Normally, I am very opiniated and would be very happy to point it straight to the top. I can't. The blame lies with nature. No one in their wildest imagination could have predicted this devastation on scale. Recovery is not immediate. It takes time.
I have an idea on this subject of recovery for these so-called refugees. Imagine that...America now has refugees. WE NEED TO HELP. Not with one-time donations, or telethons...(These are wonderful and show the true heart of the nation, but we must do more).
I think the Nation should raise taxes. I wouldn't mind if $1 came out of my check every week to go straight to a recovery effort of rebuilding land and lives. Don't stop there, how about an added 5% onto sales tax to go directly to the federal Government to disperse how they see fit. I know this sounds kooky but I believe that we are a strong and moral people. I put my faith in this notion. If anyone complains that it's not their responsibility, they need a swift boot in the ass, and then a personal escort out of this great nation. it's nice to sit back and breathe a sigh of relief that it didn't happen to me, or "our gov't will handle it". We need to help out our brothers and sisters. We need to show the world that this nation is a nation of spirit, hope and dedication to all who reside.