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question everything Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-09-05 02:02 PM
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Let them stay
I am not sure about forcibly evacuating the ones that do not want to leave, and who are deemed competence to understand the risks of staying.. and as long as no ambulance chaser will arrive later to sue the city..

If they want to stay, and be sick or die or whatever - this is their right and we should respect their wishes. Again, as long as they are competent to decide and as long as no demands are placed on the local government.

Remember when some people refused to leave before Mt. St. Helen erupted? They died, of course, but this was their decision.

Is the responsibility of a government includes protecting its citizens from themselves - when the danger is clear?
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