Were the stories of private crime in New Orleans exaggerated by government officials to demonstrate their own indispensability? When the officials and cops fled, did even the poor and desperate behave far better than we have been led to believe? Hard to think that even FOX lied, but…This editorial is from the Sept. 30 Houston Chronicle. Thanks to Jonathan Liem for sending it along. Tales of mayhem in New Orleans were exaggerated — by the city’s leaders As Hurricane Katrina survivors find more permanent sanctuary, many are recounting for the first time what happened in New Orleans’ shelters. Almost all … Continue reading ‘Anarchy’ in New Orleans’