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Submitted by Wendy Barthe Peavy, Nov 13, 2006 17:10

Congressman Rangel,

As a proud Mississippian and resident of the Katrina-ravaged Gulf Coast I would be happy to tell you "who the hell wants to live in Mississippi". I will not waste your time with the litany of world-class writers, artists, athletes, entertainers, scientists, surgeons, astronauts, musicians, soldiers and statesmen who have called Mississippi home. I will not mention the veterans who retire here nor the snowbirds who flock to our area each year. I will not list the giants in American industry who choose to locate in Mississippi.

Instead, I will tell you of the 93,000 people still housed in FEMA trailers due to the loss of over 10,000 apartment units and over 150,000 homes to Hurricane Katrina. I will tell you of the over 4,000 building permits that have been issued in Biloxi to the owners of homes and businesses destroyed a little over a year ago. I will tell you of the 13,000 Casino employees who live here and serve the many who choose to visit here.

Congressman Rangel, these people went through Hell to live in Mississippi!

Wendy Barthe Peavy

Biloxi, MS

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Mr Rangel!!!! Have you noticed how we voted democrat in a landslide? Do you wonder why? Let me explain it... [MORE]	Andri	Nov 20, 2006 00:10
At least people in Mississippi don't have to be represented by a Congressman only too eager to prostitute them to... [MORE]	Mary McLemore	Nov 15, 2006 21:29
In psychology, there's an idea that every family has a black sheep. The black sheep doesn't necessarily exist because the... [MORE]	watchdog	Nov 26, 2006 00:23
First I will say thank you New York Sun for the well written editorial that appeared to come to Mississippi's... [MORE]	Ruth	Nov 13, 2006 22:54
In answer to the comment regarding pride and which posed the question : "And why are Mississippians so passive about... [MORE]	Anita Thomer	Nov 13, 2006 22:00
I've been depending on WTBS showing "Mississsippi Burning" on a regular basis to keep the masses from coming to Mississippi... [MORE]	Al Underwood	Nov 13, 2006 17:34
Congressman Rangel, As a proud Mississippian and resident of the Katrina-ravaged Gulf Coast I would be happy to tell you "who...	Wendy Barthe Peavy	Nov 13, 2006 17:10
So where's the apology? And why are Mississippians so passive about his comments? How about the media? If that was... [MORE]	Mits Yamamoto	Nov 13, 2006 14:16
This person knows even less about Mississippi and the South than Charles Rangel if they think we don't have any... [MORE]	georgia	Nov 13, 2006 16:07
I live at the same residence as Congressman Charles Rangel here in the 15th District, Harlem, New York City. Rangel... [MORE]	Lance	Nov 13, 2006 12:59
If you want to know how the congressman thinks just look at how he handled the Enpowerment Zone for his... [MORE]	Michael Taylor	Nov 13, 2006 11:38

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