New Orleans attack raises familiar debate: Can Bourbon Street be made safe?
- A deadly truck attack on New Year's Day in New Orleans killed 14 people when Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a pickup through a crowd.
- Proposals for safety measures include banning vehicles in the French Quarter and turning it into a state park.
- The city's security consultant, William J. Bratton, aims to improve safety while maintaining the festive atmosphere.
- Local residents express concerns about the city's ability to ensure safety on Bourbon Street amidst ongoing violence.
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New Orleans Attack Raises Familiar Debate: Can Bourbon Street Be Made Safe?
The second-guessing began before the bodies had been cleared from the debris of the deadly Bourbon Street truck attack. A law firm signed up survivors of what it called a “predictable and preventable” tragedy. Politicians parried blame for the latest mass-casualty event in New Orleans’ infamous adult playground. And investigations targeted the ill-fated removal of the street’s bollards, steel columns designed to restrict vehicle access. But as t…

New Orleans attack raises familiar debate: Can Bourbon Street be made safe?
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The second-guessing began before the bodies had been cleared from the debris of the deadly Bourbon Street truck attack. A law firm
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