Towns hit hardest by tsunami stuck in limbo
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John Becker
We need to see more stories like this. No quotes from TEPCO or government officials, no analysis from "experts." The stories of the people in the communities are what really matter.
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irreconcilable
“If we knew what the plans were for the town, then we could have a better idea of what we should do,” says the elder Tabata Town workers in MSR and similar towns are as tight lipped as TEPCO. They still have their membership in the old boys club, and they will do whatever it takes to take the power from the people while they are down, whithout paying a dime. Its all about controling block contracts there.The town workers have no tax base to pay their salaries with. These poor town people cannot support the entitlements of town office workers. That is one of the biggest problems. However, the most crucial problem is lack of access to food and markets. Whats disappointing is, free enterprise and the entreprenerial spirit would have worked much faster than waiting in seiza position for the town office to bestow the peoples marketplaces. Also, lets NOT DARE forget how MSR and all Tohoku people should get rid of Onagawa and Rokkosho before they even think about rebuilding. Those people need somewhere they can run too for crying out loud.
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Piglet
I feel very sorry for the people. I wouldn't wait for governmental decisions though. Governments are unable to do the best choices for people. Rebuilding cities at the same location with no more business activity might be a waste of money. What these communities need is entrepreneurs and businesses to bring jobs and economic activity. Then the infrastructures will follow progressively.
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Piglet
Maybe strong tax incentives (no tax for 5 years for example) would help bringing businesses to the area.
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