There are several parallels between the eviction of renters in the Ireland by the rich landlords and the dispersion of people from New Orleans after Katrina. Some of the major ones include the exploitation for profit and the turning of a blind eye by government officials.
During the Irish Potato famine, wealthy landlords would routinely kick out tenants without notice. To prevent them from returning, they would sometimes tear down or even burn down their homes. This was done to gain economically, because the landlords could rent the land to other people for more money. Poor renters were also a drain on the landlord because he would be required by law to assist the most needy of their tenants. This parallels to the poor of New Orleans, because
During the Irish Potato famine, wealthy landlords would routinely kick out tenants without notice. To prevent them from returning, they would sometimes tear down or even burn down their homes. This was done to gain economically, because the landlords could rent the land to other people for more money. Poor renters were also a drain on the landlord because he would be required by law to assist the most needy of their tenants. This parallels to the poor of New Orleans, because