Space Port: "It's Like Nazi Germany"

You would think the residents of Texas would be happy to host a SpaceX launch facility because of the jobs and attention it brings to a community.  But you would be wrong, or at least as it relates to a few local residents.  The residents of the beach community Boca Chica Village have complained that they have to deal with traffic checkpoints and restricted travel every time SpaceX has a launch. 

According to a recent article in Bloomberg titled "The Tiny Town that Hates Elon Musk," some of the residents have turned against the company and are evening considering sit-ins on the beach during launch day.  The article states:

Even some die-hard SpaceX supporters are questioning the sacrifices they’re being asked to make, including the possibility of being asked to evacuate their homes on certain launch days. Frank Kawalski, who moved to Boca Chica from Key West, Florida, a decade ago, unfurled a giant "Welcome SpaceX" sign on his house when he heard the company was coming to town. Today?  "I’ve never left my house for hurricanes or anything," said Kawalski, who owns three homes in Boca Chica and lives with his son, 4 dogs, 7 cats, 12 macaws and a pet rattlesnake named Low Rider.

I presume Texas is still happy with the deal, but some placating of the company's neighbors may be necessary.  One way to keep them happy is to build the town a nice private bar with a view of the launches, and throw in a few drinks and a barbecue with each launch.  Keeping the neighbors happy should not be rocket science.

Image Credit:  Bloomsberg