Ellington

Did you guys see this? (AP) The federal government is considering buying out as many as 17,000 homes along the Mississippi coast and remaking the land into a vast hurricane protection zone. For some, the proposal sparks a number of worries, including anxiety that it could destroy the waterfront lives many residents have been struggling to regain in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The Mississippi Coastal Improvement Program could cost $40 billion, including buying the homes, building levees and restoring barrier islands. The land could be converted into wetlands or other public uses, such as golf courses or bike trails, but could not be sold for private development.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/10/national/main3351443.shtml

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115048

Comment

I heard about his, and I haven't made up my mind on how I feel about it. I'm a "safety first" person, but I hate to see the government take away anyone's home, even if they are paying the owners.

Author

LatashaWillis

Date

2007-10-10T12:45:01-06:00