You knew they would raise your windstorm insurance rates didn't you?

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Some property owners in Texas' coastal areas will see a 5 percent increase on their insurance bills next year.

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association's board of directors approved the increase Tuesday. The board also delayed a decision on whether to enact an additional increase that would depend on how far a property is from the shore. That decision will be discussed at an Aug. 7 meeting in Galveston.

I think homeowner's insurance should be a government responsibility. Think about it. Disaster funds flow from the government after a disaster. FEMA aids people during disasters. Fire and police departments are government run. Zoning and the general idea of urban development are government functions. Home owners' insurance is a powerful zoning tool. Why not increase homeowner accountability and then share the risk?

What we have now is greedy corporate capitalism run amok. Why do you have to separate wind damage from water damage in a hurricane?