08-27-2014, 02:09 AM
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Originally posted by Punaperson
" avoid economic collapse of the County from the flow "
" I'm expecting a Massive Federal Bailout, myself "
While I don't underestimate in anyway the individual impact and hardship the lava crossing HWY 130 at Pahoa would cause, it would neither collapse the County economy , nor trigger a Federal bailout.
The economic contribution of lower Puna to the County/State is not in the same range as if Hualalai erupted and covered the Kona resort areas. Many take pride in being part of the underground economy. It will be a dent, especially with the agricultural contribution taking a major blow, but Puna always goes up and down. It's the tides.
The Feds are having their own economic woes, and with both Abercrombie and Obama in lame duck status, more energies are being directed to keep Pearl Harbor jobs than will be expended for a few thousand retirees, off the grid pioneers, and pot smoking hippies who all chose to live on the side of the most active volcano on the planet.
Again, I am absolutely aware of how this lava flow may/will affect individual lives - but please don't act as if this flow is an unforeseen catastrophe where some government entity will ride in and rescue you. Kapoho used to be a town - no more. Kalapana Gardens used to be an incredible subdivision where a community of people lived - no more. The Queen's Bath was the most wonderful water ever at the end of a long day. No more.
We are on the side of the most active volcano on the planet. If you have chosen to live with Pele, you have chosen the risk. How much homework you did before coming, how much Puna called you, and how much your real estate agent told you are all totally different questions.
Enjoy while you can.
Thank you for that...
I was really starting to get frustrated. When I was growing and something happened, you got with your neighbors and got things done. When Iniki damaged your homes, you and your friends took turns rebuilding your houses.
It just seems lately that all everyone does is complain and expect others to fix their problems for them. We no longer let people live with consequences of their decisions and bail them out when something goes wrong.
Nice to see some of the old school self reliance is still out there.