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ratbas OP t1_jc95ec0 wrote

Reply to comment by ghost_slumberparty in Shaw Farms barn collapsed. by ratbas

There wasn't much depth, but it was heavy. I can see it catching people off guard.

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MontagneHomme t1_jca855z wrote

The type of storm is literally named after this geographical region. Stupidity is not a defense. Property owners are responsible for maintaining structures.

Given the facts of how our system operates, I'd say allowing such buildings to deteriorate can be a shrewd business decision. By allowing these storms to do their worst while all people are at home means that only property will be damaged - which includes the livestock. The result of which is a sizable insurance payout. I can certainly see that being a profitable strategy.

We'll never know if that was the intent - unless the owner has loose lips.

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RickyDontLoseThat t1_jcamnv0 wrote

FYI, Nor'easters are called that because of the direction the wind is blowing from. Not because of their geographical location.

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ratbas OP t1_jcab5uq wrote

It's a family owned and operated business. I'm going to give them the benefit of a doubt and suggest that they probably weren't intentionally risking the lives of their own family members.

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MontagneHomme t1_jcadkri wrote

>By allowing these storms to do their worst while all people are at home
means that only property will be damaged - which includes the livestock.

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ratbas OP t1_jcafhh6 wrote

Okay, so you're saying "storm's coming, all humans out."? I'm still inclined to give these guys the benefit of a doubt, but I can see that as a realistic thing that might happen somewhere.

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