Mana, your comparisons are beyond stretches. I already stated that there is a difference between sticking it out and tempting fate. My points rebutted yours, and I'm sorry if you don't agree, but I did target my comments at yours.
Mother nature is a fickle bitch, and one that is irresistable when it threatens. Time and nature erases anything that we attempt to achieve in overcoming it, and out best bet is to invest in areas that make the most sense. Below SEA level beside the SEA doesn't make the cut I have the same argument about Tornado Alley. Once again, reality doesn't care about NO's history and whether or not it sounds good. Reality does what it wants, and we are it's bitch.
And KG, if my post wasn't funny to you then its your loss, as I thought it was hilarious. And BTW, a very famous comedian made a lot of money based on humor like I posted: