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So, like, why doesn’t Louisiana just, you know, get rid of the standing water? I’m reminded of the old “I don’t see why cholera is such a problem when everyone

• cogman10 2y ago
  That's a completely uncharitably reading of my comment. Mosquito abatement programs generally involve treating large swaths of area with larvicide at the right time, often by plane. The reason counties in state like Louisiana doesn't do that more frequently is the cost of the larvicide and plane charter along with the area that needs to be sprayed. That is a budget issue that ultimately also faces uphill battles because people will accuse the abatement program of wanting to just drain all the swamps (just like you did). These aren't impractical programs, they do cost money. Oh, and not for nothing, cholera is a problem when you leave water management up to people putting their septic tanks next to their well water. It's a problem of the lack of investment in water infrastructure. Much like mosquito management is something addressable with pubic investment.
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  • brookst 2y ago
    I apologize for not being clear that I was agreeing with you in a somewhat facetious way.