[beyond the sea]

NOLA is below sea level and yet they have continued to build in areas where there is simply no way to protect the inhabitants from catastprohic flooding.

Too big, stupid, and decadent. This may or may not be fitting.

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The Tree and the Reed

“WELL, little one,” said a Tree to a Reed that was growing at its foot, “why do you not plant your feet deeply in the ground, and raise your head boldly in the air as I do?”

“I am contented with my lot,” said the Reed. “I may not be so grand, but I think I am safer.”

“Safe!” sneered the Tree. “Who shall pluck me up by the roots or bow my head to the ground?” But it soon had to repent of its boasting, for a hurricane arose which tore it up from its roots, and cast it a useless log on the ground, while the little Reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over.

Aesops Fables

[Jimmy Valentine]

I think the Good Book reminds us of "those that build their houses on the sand" Can't remember the verse or chapter though.

This is looking a little Biblical imho.