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Old 07-26-2008, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Lumara View Post
That's really harsh, Chan. I could go along with a statement to the effect that people who are stupid enough to build their homes on a flood plain should be prepared to pay the consequences and not be bailed out by the taxpayers, but I don't agree that they deserve to die. I find such a sentiment to be, well I can't even find the words - I guess over the top and cruel.
Is not death a possible consequence of building their homes on a flood plain? Do they not deserve to bear the consequences of their choices?
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