"This includes stringent building codes,

Well, we do have some pretty good building codes. Apparently someone has been paying attention and has argued the case well to those who have the power.

education of the populace,

But now I'm getting a little worried. I mean, we have 12th graders who can't read 5th grade level. Education? Kalifornia used ot be the best, now we're 49th.

and common sense."

All hope is now lost. Here there be dragons. We're all gonna die!

Brian