[StBernard] Duany meeting

[Westley Annis]

Let's do the math. If my home was valued at 250,000.00  and I tear it down
and raze it  the cost will be more than the $250.000.00. I raise it 4 feet
that means that I will only have 6 feet of water if Katrina hits us again.
What a deal.

If I repair my home for $60,000.00 that leaves $190,000.00 in the bank. Of
course my flood insurance may increase to $4000.00 per year but at 4%
interest on 190,000.00 I can pay the insurance and still have 3600.00 in my
pocket and 190,000.00 in the bank. If Katrina hits again I will have the
same 10 feet of water. Will anyone return if it happens again raised home or
not? --Ladasco.

** Ladasco, I believe you've answered your own question. As in the question,
what would be a better death, "Drowning or suffacating under water"? It's a
mathamatical probability that in either case, each would kill you. If, When
and Whenever. To some, they'll not be given a second notion to stay. To
others, they'll spend the money to improve their lives under which could be
someday--adverse conditions. So, I say: "What's the correct choice here?" 

..(Bleep!! ..wrong choice)..

==jer==