American here, and we say this about our own cities, an example of which is New Orleans. While I understand your emotional plea, the vast majority of people who do not own homes on a disaster zone do not wish to subsidize those who do. Not everyone is keen to throw endless money down a golden toilet.
Wow. No one even attacked you directly, they merely made lewd comments in your presence. I can see how there is a huge disconnect if this is all it takes for someone to want to run back to a life of shelter.