As more spillways are opened along the Mississippi, I am reminded of what I consider a basic fact: nature always wins. Certainly we can control and harness it, but only to an extent. In most years, the levees and sea walls work fine, for example. But when the water gets high enough, nature wins.
We are left with the choice or working with it, submitting to it, or stubbornly continuing to fight. Opening the spillways is an example of working with nature, of making compromises so both sides are at least somewhat satisfied. Some of the people affected by spillway openings understand. Many don't,...
Read more: Nature Always Wins @ About.com
(Sorry, I'm not allowed to publish About.com blog posts in full on other sites)
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