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the G-man said:
I think people should live where they want to live. The question is whether or not the federal government, or any other body, should make that decision effectively "risk free," by insuring that decision.




I would be willing to bet that a cost benefit analysis would show that occupation of the said lands generates far more revenue than expense due to flooding. Besides, who wants an insurance salesman dictating their life? I don't even like to talk to them at parties!