Progressives say they have Americans’ best interests at heart, but a quick look at key progressive values suggests otherwise: Not only have these policies failed, they have also proved deadly.
At least 24 people died in the Southern California fires, and dozens more are missing. Meanwhile, AccuWeather estimates the damage and economic losses at $135 billion to $150 billion.
Progressive policies and laws are destroying the American dream. More importantly, they are causing the deaths of countless Americans.
This did not have to happen.
Policies backed by Joe Biden, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) created the ideal conditions for this disaster.
California has not conducted controlled burns, which involve intentionally setting smaller fires to remove brush, dead trees, and other highly flammable materials. Such measures help reduce the risk of large-scale wildfires that can destroy lives and property. However, these prescribed fires must first undergo the National Environmental Policy Act review process, which can take between three and seven years from initiation to completion, according to a 2022 policy brief from the Property and Environment…
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