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Tuesday, September 06, 2005

Self-reliance and Newport News, Virginia

John Tierney, who I can't quite distinguish whether he is libertarian or contrarian (or is there a difference between the two), had an excellent article on Newport News, Virginia's approach to hurricanes. The city goes door to door to evacuate residents. "If people resist the plea to leave, Mr. Judkins told The Daily Press in Newport News, rescue workers give them Magic Markers and ask them to write their Social Security numbers on their body parts so they can be identified.

'It's cold, but it's effective,' Mr. Judkins explained.

That simple strategy could have persuaded hundreds of people to save their own lives in New Orleans."

Tierney then expands upon this effective, city-run program, applying it to urban riots. Very interesting argument. Check it out.

-Mr. Alec

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