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[deleted] t1_j85c1zn wrote

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Trampy_stampy t1_j85hz2t wrote

I’ve never thought to be bothered by this. It seems pertinent for a number of reasons. You would prefer not knowing any numbers until the final tally? That’s interesting. Does it apply to other things too?
I have a different brain about certain things and have never heard this particular complaint so I’m curious. I hope it’s ok to ask questions!

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[deleted] t1_j85nl3z wrote

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NoodlesrTuff1256 t1_j85q7ed wrote

150,000+?! Doing the math -- if most of those people are dead, the final death toll from this disaster will end up anywhere between 175,000 and 200,000. And that's not counting the secondary deaths that might take place if contagious diseases like cholera take hold.

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Vault-71 t1_j85iyav wrote

Every day the number grows is a day the Turkish people should feel angry that greed and corruption led to so much tragedy.

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raven3lise t1_j85jajz wrote

This is a new take for me to see on this topic... Do you have links to stuff elaborating on this? I assume you're talking about how the construction of these buildings to not be able to withstand the shocks?

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Vault-71 t1_j85jp86 wrote

Here's at least one source on the topic:

https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/02/10/turkey-earthquake-erdogan-government-response-corruption-construction/

And yes, by greed and corruption I'm referring to the corner-cutting and inspection bribes that led many buildings to collapse unnecessarily.

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