3.1 DISCUSSION: The State Aid Dilemma
A photo of the dome of a state capitol buildingRead the section entitled “State Government Response and Recovery” in Chapter 7 of your book. Notice that states which often assist each other in the aftermath of an emergency might do so to avoid federal government involvement.
Why would state governments want to avoid receiving federal aid or assistance for their citizens, especially when the federal government has far more resources at its disposal?
Action Items
Respond to the question above.
In doing so, please use sources beyond your book. Look for op-eds such as those found in newspaper editorials, or journal articles which discuss the issue of the relationship between states and the federal governments when it comes to disaster aid.
Then respond to at least three of your classmates. Be sure your responses are substantive and not mere agreements/disagreements.
Cite the sources you use in APA format and as outlined in the syllabus. aaaa