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garinda · 01-09-2005, 19:43

[QUOTE=Acrylic-bob]
What is it about the nature of human beings that makes them congregate around such obviously dangerous areas?

Economics.

Towns and cities have been built in the most disadvantaged positions because of the economic benefits throughout history.

Would you suggest that the whole of East Anglia and the Netherlands be moved to higher ground as well as New Orleans?

01-09-2005, 19:43	#20
garinda Give, give, give member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Overlookin' ducks & geese Posts: 32,411 Blog Entries: 293 Liked: 27 times Rep Power: 16469	Re: Katrina- Aftermath [QUOTE=Acrylic-bob] What is it about the nature of human beings that makes them congregate around such obviously dangerous areas? Economics. Towns and cities have been built in the most disadvantaged positions because of the economic benefits throughout history. Would you suggest that the whole of East Anglia and the Netherlands be moved to higher ground as well as New Orleans? __________________ 'If you're going to be a Kant, be the very best Kant there is my son.' Johann Georg Kant, father of Immanuel Kant, philosopher.