Should citizens always expect government to help them out

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Question: Review the YouTube video: Ask Me Why I Care, Thad Allen, former commandant, U.S. Coast Guard - Public Service Stories (By Public Service Stories - Ask Me Why I Care) that is also included in your required reading assignments. The video is of Admiral Thad Allen, former commandant of the Coast Guard, also known for coordinating the recovering of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. There are many opinions regarding the quality of local, state, and federal assistance that New Orleans received during Hurricane Katrina. Should citizens always expect government to help them out during these types of events? What coordination gaps between government and business does Thad Allen identify?

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