Well nobody likes to pay the government to do things, but on the other hand, without state fishing and hunting licenses, how would the fish restocking, picking up road kill, removal of invasive species of plant and animal, maintenance of dams and shorelines, etc. get paid for?
Regarding fire resistance of organic thatch, I suspect there would be little or no difference. Glad your home is a keeper.
Don't disagree there, at all...
the infowarrior