Things that annoy me (4 Viewers)

[Buster]

The initial estimate of the damage in LA is $150 billion. How much would it have cost to bury the power lines which start many of these fires? They always claim it is too expensive. How about having the Army or someone do that? It is not sustainable to just pay for these reoccurring natural disasters. The insurance companies can't and won't do it. There needs to be some type of Marshall Plan to address these disasters like after WWII. We just sent another $500 million to Ukraine. How about redirecting that to address the water and fire issues in California? If some person intentionally started these fires, they should be subject to the death penalty. It's an act of terrorism.

Agree with what you say, but hopefully any federal money (i.e. taxpayer dollars) sent to CA would come with guaranties of much needed changes in water management, forestry and brush removal and D.E.I. hiring policy changes.

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[Terp152]

The news coverage of celebrities who have been affected by the LA fires. They have the insurance and means to rebuild.

Maybe do a story about the dishwasher or line cook at their favorite restaurant who has no insurance and lost everything.

While I agree it's equally tragic regarding the loss of the home of a fast food cook and movie celebrity, the story of the celebrity brings more interest. The celebrities can certainly afford to rebuild but the losses of Anthony Hopkins, Billy Crystal, Mel Gibson, etc highlight the catastrophe. Gibson mentioned the loss of rare books, one dating to the 1600's, that's a loss of historical importance. I imagine Crystal's loss of the Yankees jersey and ball cap he wore in the lineup for a pre-season exhibition game unique. Also, the Will Rogers ranch and home were destroyed. He was an American icon.