Refugees Prefer Luxury Handbags

Louis Vuitton handbagLast week, we commented on the news that the U.S. government was giving hurricane Katrina victims $2,000 debit cards. Our view remains critical.

Today, we learn that these debit cards have been used for items other than food and necessities. It’s been reported that some victims have decided to hit the shopping malls, looking to buy Louis Vuitton handbags.

Apparently, being homeless doesn’t mean you can’t look good.

(Hattip: Jawa Report)

4 Responses to “Refugees Prefer Luxury Handbags”

  1. Nick Bourbaki Says:

    The cards are likely being sold for cash (at pennies on the dollar) because you can’t use them for alcohol or tobacco. It is similar to folks selling WIC and food stamps to raise cash for booze and drugs.

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