Poor people should die of thirst so the rich can have their swimming pools.

[kpete]

Anger drives hunt for 'criminal' water guzzler during California drought
As residents cut water use, even the rich rage at the mysterious ‘Wet Prince of Bel Air’, who used 11.8m gallons in one year

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Maureen Levinson, a member of the Bel Air Beverly Crest Neighbourhood Council, nevertheless insists that most residents “have engaged in water conservation efforts”. The bigger concern, she says, is the construction of super-sized luxury homes in the area (locally referred to as “giga-mansions”).

“These development projects include excessive numbers of pools and water features,” says Levinson. She cites one instance where the city authorities have approved five massive pools for a single family dwelling.

MORE:
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/nov/08/drought-posse-los-angeles-water-guzzlers-bel-air-wet-prince

[tazkcmo]

1. Why not?

They already shoot our endangered species for their own jollies. What's a few million gallons of water during a drought?

[Nye Bevan]

2. Celebritys' lawns as green as ever during drought:

http://pagesix.com/2015/05/09/3941513/

Here's how Jessica Simpson is doing her bit:

[Chan790]

3. No water? Let them drink champagne.

I sense a revolt of the commons may not be so far off as the oligarchs believe.

[MisterP]

4. almonds