Fire politics

November 2, 2007

DUST-UP

Building on the edge of flames

Today, Carson and Rider wrap up their week with a look at housing development in fire-prone areas. Previously, they debated the role of the federal government in responding to fires, the propriety of public fire insurance, the difference between local and federal responses in San Diego, and the city's lack of preparedness.

November 1, 2007

DUST-UP

Feds and fire

Today, Rider and Carson debate the role of the federal government in firefighting and relief. Previously, they assessed the propriety of public fire insurance, the difference between the local and the federal response to the San Diego fires, and the city's lack of preparedness. Later this week, they'll debate the federal government's disaster responsibility and development in fire-prone areas.

October 31, 2007

DUST-UP

Should the government sell fire insurance?

Today, Carson and Rider assess the government's role in fire insurance. Yesterday, they discussed the difference between local and federal response to the fires in San Diego. Monday, they pointed fingers at the city's lack of preparedness. Later this week, they'll debate the federal government's disaster responsibility and development in fire-prone areas.

October 30, 2007

DUST-UP

Second-guessing first responses

Today, Rider and Carson discuss the difference between local and federal responses to the fires in San Diego. Yesterday, they pointed fingers at the city's lack of preparedness, and later this week they'll discuss whether public policy is encouraging risky behavior, when and if the federal government should have a role in disaster management and more.

October 29, 2007

DUST-UP

Was San Diego ready?

Today, Carson and Rider open their debate by assessing the preparedness and response of San Diego. Later this week they'll discuss whether public policy should encourage more or less risky behavior, when and if the Federal should have a role in disaster management and more.