we certainly can use the assistance. those who are the products of a miss guided welfare system and who are primarily predatory need to be kept at bay. They have tendency to become more so anamilistic in times of adversity such as this. Lafayette was pretty well hit hard. Though curfews have been lifted most still will not feel comfortable for some months. We have a large number of katrina evacuees and its well known the havoc those have caused throughout the land. Our local guard units should also be used in other states in catastrophees likewise. Our local guardpersons have the property damage and security of thier families to tend to during this moment of tragedy.