"Hatunen" wrote in message
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On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 20:15:35 GMT, "JTMcC"
wrote:


"Hatunen" wrote in message
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On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 18:57:10 GMT, "JTMcC"
wrote:


"Hatunen" wrote in message
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On Sun, 10 Oct 2004 17:03:56 -0500, "3D Peruna"
wrote:


" Well, yes and no. Repair and reconstruction prices tend to go up
in
the wake of a natural disaster; that's basic supply-and-demand at
work.

While we're on this topic, does anyone know to what extent (and in
what form) would FEMA offer any relief?

While FEMA MIGHT offer relief in these areas, FEMA shouldn't give any
money
to anyone who willing lives in an area already known for certain types
of
natural disasters. That's what insurance is for. If you can't afford
the
proper insurance, then pick someplace else to live.

The problem here is that there is no "proper insurance".
Insurance companies, for sound economic reasons, no longer write
"proper" earthquake insurance in California. Just as the
insurance companies no longer underwrite flood insurace. In that
case, though, the federal government does underwrite flood
insurance.

FEMA only has money because it's taken it from many of us to pay you
for
your lack of foresight.

Your point is well taken, but people only say that until some
disaster hits them.

"People" is a very big term. Maybe the people you're hanging out with
think
that way, many of us don't.

Have you suffered a major disaster?

Yes, and my opinion was the same before as it was after.

What sort was it and to what extent were you damaged?

You have a very hard time believing that there are people of principle, and
that they are willing to stand fast in those principles, even when they
stand to gain, financially or otherwise, by abandoning those principles.
That says something about you, and those around you.
I'm not going to answer anymore of your stupid questions, do you want my
social security number next? Maybe my American Express card number?
I've been thru a tornado, and to a somewhat lesser extent a direct lightning
strike.

JTMcC.

And I'm not alone
in that line of thinking. Those looking for a handout often find it hard
to
believe that everyone is not like them. Just like thieves tend to think
that
everyone steals.

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