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2005 Aug 27, 8:47am 8,837 views 60 comments
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More on the topic of the greedy taking advantage of a tragedy. It's gotten so bad that rescue helicopters are being fired upon and they are unable to get to those in need because some areas are too dangerous. At one hospital the staff has had to move to upper levels and barricade themselves in due to looters in the lower floors of the building. There are real people in need but there is an amazing number of people who are getting off on the anarchy. But you just know that if martial law is instituted and they start shooting back at these assholes some civil rights attorney is going to start bleating about their 'rights' and start making noises about racism etc. Pisses me off.
Friends,
I haven't been participating that much lately because I am concerned for a friend and his family in New Orleans. If any of you (or the lurkers) know Robert L. Warner Jr, sisters Helen and Sabrina or other members of their family, please post here for me or on any new topic. I check here regularly, and am checking all the lists that have been posted over the internet. If you'd rather not give me the information here, just let me know and we can communicate off this site.
Thanks all,
BayQT~ (I am posting this on our current topic as well.)
Veritas
WOW. I hope they're all ok. I'm glad they took what measures they needed to get out safely, at this point anything goes.
Veritas
It's great that you're thinking of helping. Most of us are only able to donate, so I think it's wonderful when people actually are able to physically lend a hand. My brother is actually living in Thailand now helping with the rebuilding effort and he couldn't be happier.
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Per Veritas’ request:
Florida has hurricanes, Las Vegas has heat, California has the threat of earthquakes-- not to mention thick unhealthy smog.
As you look at buying a house, or renting for that matter, what factors influence you? Does the threat of hurricanes, earthquakes or tornado’s affect where you buy? What about environmental factors? California has many areas where water has to be piped in, as does Arizona and Nevada. L.A. is notorious for the smog. And yet, in all likelihood most people have to live in an area where one or more of these dangers are present in order to live near work and family. Is this an issue for you?
What is your definition of a “desirable area?†Do environmental/natural disasters impact your thinking when you look for a place to live? Where do you think your "happy home" will be found?
What about the sellers? Do you think areas like the Florida coast which has seen lots of hurricane activity in recent years is going to continue to be a hot market? What impact, if any, does the environment have on asking prices? Has the market been so hot that these factors have been so far overlooked? And if so, will a downturn affect these areas more?
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