The infernos ripping through Los Angeles right now are more than just a natural disaster—they’re a tragic reminder of what happens when misplaced priorities and political posturing take precedence over public safety. As the city reels from wildfires that have already claimed at least 24 lives and displaced over 200,000 people, the revelations coming to light about the Los Angeles Fire Department’s (LAFD) desperate, unanswered pleas for funding should infuriate every taxpayer in California.
