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robert w. fisher's avatar

Florida’s fundamental problem is a coast line subject to increasingly severe storms and a geology susceptible to sink holes . No

Amount of wishful thinking can counter these realities . Not even the fact denying propensities of Trump or De Santis supporters . What is saved in a low tax regime will be eaten up and then some by periodic severe property damage. Fun in the sun? Nope. Which will happen first ? An earthquake which severs California from the continental US or an angry Atlantic which reduces Florida to a permanent flood plain?? Geology rules.

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robert w. fisher's avatar

PS gators eating pythons are a great. Metaphor for Florida’s predicament. Invasive reptiles fighting the indigenous ones for supremacy. Captures the moment perfectly.

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John Ellis's avatar

Great piece.

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J. Butler's avatar

Please consider a comparison with California - where at least 2 of the state’s 4 largest underwriters are no longer writing new policies, due to the state's inability to manage forest fires, rise in urban/suburban crime, etc.

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Peter Krijgsman's avatar

How many microsms make a macrosm? I think we will find out soon!

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