> -----Original Message----- > From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf > Of James Newton, Host > Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2005 4:36 PM > To: piclist@mit.edu > Subject: Re:[OT:] New Orleans > > source= http://www.piclist.com/piclist/2005/09/03/104313a.txt? > > Bob Axtell says: > > The problem is that its really not possible to build a > > reliable levee system in N.O. because the ground is too far > > below sea level. > > Or perhaps just not cost effective? I'm sure it could be done, if enough > $$$ > were flushed into it. But why should we? Hasn't Holland had this problem for a long time? If anyone has solved it, they would have. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist