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Virtually every time the U.S. experiences a major national disaster-hurricane hitting the Gulf coast, earthquakes swallowing up people and buildings, the Mississippi River leaving its banks and flooding towns and farm lands, forest fires sweeping through valleys decorated with expensive homes-within a matter of a few days, we hear two very different reactions from politicians, professors and assorted media pundits. First, we hear of the shock and horror stemming from all the damage and devastation. Then we begin to hear that at least it's good for the economy-what with all the rebuilding and replacing.

Use what you have learned in this course to analyze the two propositions