The federal government SHOULD NOT bail out the recent wildfire tragedy in California. If they do, California's policies are unlikely to change. Instead, the state will continue to allocate funds to policies that lack common sense and are un-American rather than focusing on what is truly essential and critical.

The individuals most affected by these catastrophic fires are often Hollywood elites—millionaires and billionaires. Why should taxpayers be responsible for covering the costs of their million-dollar homes, especially when these individuals continue to support corrupt and incompetent politicians?

I understand this perspective may seem harsh and callous, but I genuinely believe lessons must be learned. It is a matter of tough love. And I am a Californian.