We replenish the beaches because the trend over here is for the Gulf to leave sand, so we are just accelerating the process, not trying to fight it, and it provides more protection for inland areas. If the Gulf was eroding sand without storms, it’s a fool’s errand to fight it.

After over 50 years, people should be aware of the law and what it means, although I doubt the real estate agents highlight it. I don’t doubt that the title insurance people do highlight it, because they are off the hook if it happens.

I regret the loss of Galveston’s beaches. They’ve been among my favorites within about an hour’s drive of here; it really saddens me to think of all that was lost.