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59. This is what

Wed Jun 12, 2013, 08:51 PM

Jun 2013

is confusing me. Do we have different laws in this country, that applies to some people? This was not a natural disastor, but a tragic event caused by negligence. Those people need to sue in court for damages. What does the Civil Laws say in this case? Does this Mayor and city know the laws? Even the people that were victims can file suit. If it was negligence by the Federal Government, I guarantee you, they would be suing the Federal Government.

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FEMA denies aid to Texas for fertilizer plant blast [View all] sinkingfeeling Jun 2013 OP

This is a private plant. It should be a private insurance company matter. The townspeople LaydeeBug Jun 2013 #1

The plant only had $1,000,000 in liability insurance. TexasTowelie Jun 2013 #61

...then it seems to me that the state of Texas should better regulate its industry. LaydeeBug Jun 2013 #68

two swear words in the secession states Doctor_J Jun 2013 #81

I'm sure, but now that the rooster has come home to roost... LaydeeBug Jun 2013 #90

the owners of the plant can pay for it ZRT2209 Jun 2013 #2

I feel for these people. But how about the governor timdog44 Jun 2013 #3

Financially yes, physically no. nt TexasTowelie Jun 2013 #62

And physically I feel timdog44 Jun 2013 #64

conservatives are always saying the churches can take up the slack, so let them. eom ellenfl Jun 2013 #77

you elected not to have zoning laws - why should I pay the price for that? ZRT2209 Jun 2013 #4

Its a free country..... aint it? ErikJ Jun 2013 #22

The town is too small to have zoning laws. TexasTowelie Jun 2013 #60

yes a that's a choice the people of Texas made ZRT2209 Jun 2013 #70

Seriously.... ReRe Jun 2013 #84

Go after the plant owners, go after the plant insurance company. AtheistCrusader Jun 2013 #5

These days corporations buy minimum insurance and keep little money on hand. They will have Dustlawyer Jun 2013 #9

I heard atreides1 Jun 2013 #12

Then West, Texas should own the plant. Mr. David Jun 2013 #17

X 1000 ctsnowman Jun 2013 #25

Won't happen that way atreides1 Jun 2013 #26

Seize and liquidate everything. AtheistCrusader Jun 2013 #18

Is anything left? NutmegYankee Jun 2013 #54

As far as I know the owner's home wasn't caught in the blast. AtheistCrusader Jun 2013 #58

The plant was owned by a corporation. TexasTowelie Jun 2013 #63

Fair enough, but AtheistCrusader Jun 2013 #82

Oh but someone downthread is posting pictures of a cute little old man to garner sympathy. n/t Horse with no Name Jun 2013 #95

The Law WovenGems Jun 2013 #101

Thanks. TexasTowelie Jun 2013 #103

That cannot be done. NutmegYankee Jun 2013 #74

correct me if i'm wrong, but isn't it already 'liquidated'? eom ellenfl Jun 2013 #79

Privatize the profits Thav Jun 2013 #31

Good. DURHAM D Jun 2013 #6

"There's got to be some public assistance." pull yourself up by your bootstraps isnt that right leftyohiolib Jun 2013 #7

Problem is the Mayor of West is all over the news quoting Obama when he said we are behind you. Sad okaawhatever Jun 2013 #57

My first instinct JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #8

Note that the article states FEMA has given assistance to individuals. sinkingfeeling Jun 2013 #14

And I'm okay with that JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #29

What happened out there was NOT a natural disaster. . . DinahMoeHum Jun 2013 #10

This is what John2 Jun 2013 #59

You can't sue where there are no assets. former9thward Jun 2013 #85

FEMA aided the victims of 9/11. former9thward Jun 2013 #75

Love Canal and Three Mile Island weren't natural disasters but FEMA responded to them. bananas Jun 2013 #92

Oh well atreides1 Jun 2013 #11

No place that I've ever lived. Igel Jun 2013 #34

Perry boasts that Businesses have LESS regulations in Texas so, the result of Texas' decision blm Jun 2013 #13

$40 MILLION for a friggen school?! DJ13 Jun 2013 #15

It probably comes equipped with an armored personnel carrier, helicopter and drone for the local cop Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2013 #73

Acyually not far off from the going cost. NutmegYankee Jun 2013 #78

I agree wercal Jun 2013 #80

Good. In this case, the owner should have to fork up the dough to fix everyone. Mr. David Jun 2013 #16

That sucks. Wait Wut Jun 2013 #19

Looks like they get "compassionate conservatism." sofa king Jun 2013 #20

Get the money from the corporation that destroyed your town. Autumn Jun 2013 #21

The Texas Miracle can afford to clean up the costs of zero regulation nt geek tragedy Jun 2013 #23

How about the State of Texas? And the owners of the plant? Hekate Jun 2013 #24

Maybe they should have had some zoning laws EC Jun 2013 #27

The plant was built on the outskirts of the town. TexasTowelie Jun 2013 #65

laws? you mean burdensome regulations Doctor_J Jun 2013 #83

Once again Honest_Abe Jun 2013 #28

Sad for the town fjlovato Jun 2013 #30

I'm tired of privatized profits and socialized losses Horse with no Name Jun 2013 #32

the individuals are they ones who elected the people that brought this upon them. the fault lies leftyohiolib Jun 2013 #47

Send them a Bible and a copy of Atlas Shrugged Doctor_J Jun 2013 #33

+1000 PADemD Jun 2013 #38

+ a brazillion! kath Jun 2013 #41

... SammyWinstonJack Jun 2013 #46

+plus a million more , ditto, absoulutly ruffburr Jun 2013 #52

BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! ZRT2209 Jun 2013 #71

DUzy! Fire Walk With Me Jun 2013 #86

That's extremely cruel and thoughtless of you. DisgustipatedinCA Jun 2013 #100

Let the ins. co. pick up the tab for WEST TEXAS. blkmusclmachine Jun 2013 #35

What an ugly fucking thread. n/t Psephos Jun 2013 #36

I concur! kentauros Jun 2013 #96

Sad reading Hangingon Jun 2013 #105

Texas is among seven states that have no income taxes. Lasher Jun 2013 #37

Send me my socialism money now!!!! DeSwiss Jun 2013 #39

Let Texas pay for it, hell half of them want to secede anyway CanonRay Jun 2013 #40

Yep. time to enjoy life with the shackles of the federal government removed Doctor_J Jun 2013 #44

Maybe they should hire one of the trial lawyers they despise so much Doctor_J Jun 2013 #42

I hate to interrupt the moonwalking in this thread, Ash_F Jun 2013 #43

And that is a shame since Doctor_J Jun 2013 #45

I think it be more effective to point out the hypocrisy of the leaders Ash_F Jun 2013 #48

MUAHAHAHAHAHA Doctor_J Jun 2013 #50

Well I do what I can to improve things down here. Ash_F Jun 2013 #55

IT'S ALWAYS THE FUCKING SAME with these people who scream about the social keyan muslim leftyohiolib Jun 2013 #49

well they think THEY deserve it, leftyohiolib Skittles Jun 2013 #51

So we all agree on this, right? Paladin Jun 2013 #53

Individuals were provided with FEMA money emulatorloo Jun 2013 #56

I don't John2 Jun 2013 #66

Thank you for posting this. Psephos Jun 2013 #69

I don't condone it, but I understand it NutmegYankee Jun 2013 #76

They were wealthy beyond measure Horse with no Name Jun 2013 #88

You make my case with more eloquence than I. Psephos Jun 2013 #91

You are showing me a picture of an irresponsible business owner with cute overalls as your proof? Horse with no Name Jun 2013 #94

Actually, the victims are getting squat because of FEMA saying "fuck you." Psephos Jun 2013 #111

He looks quite a bit like the SS commandant caught in Michigan this week... LanternWaste Jun 2013 #99

Try Minnesota. Psephos Jun 2013 #112

Is it common for schools to not have insurance of their own? Don't know just asking. n/t A Simple Game Jun 2013 #67

funding for such insurance would have to come from taxes Doctor_J Jun 2013 #72

Then it seems to be a case of pay now or pay later. I guess West, Tx choose later. n/t A Simple Game Jun 2013 #89

Insurance company would go after who caused the blast, then negotiate payment to insured. SharonAnn Jun 2013 #110

So the owners of that plant better PONY UP. n/t alp227 Jun 2013 #87

What about the private sector that was supposed to take care of everything? freshwest Jun 2013 #93

FYI, TexasTowelie Jun 2013 #97

You answered the philosophical questions. Everyone at DU agrees, no evil government needed. freshwest Jun 2013 #98

My apologies, I didn't mean for my statements to come across as it did. TexasTowelie Jun 2013 #102

My apologies to you, too. I'm tired of what I'm seeing going on, regionalism, tribalism, and all. freshwest Jun 2013 #108

Private sector and prayer Doctor_J Jun 2013 #109

The problem is that Rick Perry hates the Feds and believes Texas can do everything better itself. Zen Democrat Jun 2013 #104

"So let him!" rdharma Jun 2013 #107

Public Assistance? Ask Gov. Perry! rdharma Jun 2013 #106