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said by Brim77:Unless you're referring to homes along the coast that get destroyed and rebuilt yearly, then I do agree with you.
or the river valleys where I live
I don't disagree that earlier development policies or lack of foresight can put ANYONE in danger, but the HABIT of paying them over and over to rebuild in harm's way is beyond stupid.
We KNOW the ocean is rising, do not rebuild(or even permit) the building in lowlands, same for flood plains, natural drainage bowls, etc. etc.
It's not the people that are stupid, it the public "we can build and tax that" development ideal.