It seems Penn went into New Orleans to rescue people, but wound up in a leaky boat and the motor wouldn't start. His entourage was large enough that it included a personal photographer.
Penn had planned to rescue children waylaid by Katrina's flood waters, but apparently forgot to plug a hole in the bottom of the vessel, which began taking water within seconds of its launch. When the boat's motor failed to start, those aboard were forced to use paddles to propel themselves down the flooded New Orleans street.I've been on rescue teams. One of the first rules is - Don't go if you may need rescue yourself. Another prime rule is - Don't go until you have checked all your equipment.
Taking a personal photographer shows that all Penn was looking for was publicity. That in itself is a rather strange motivation for an Oscar award winning actor. Taking along a personal photog is the height of arrogance. One bystander taunted him.
With the boat loaded with members of Penn's entourage, including a personal photographer, one bystander taunted the actor: "How are you going to get any people in that thing?"Sean Penn, along with Jesse Jackson, are prime nominees for my "This Guy Needs His Ass Kicked" award.
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Dang. Where were those snipers when we needed 'em? A boat would make an easy target. Would have been a dang shame if Mr Penn and followers had to wade those sewer-like streets.
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