Wazungu have a saying that goes desperate time calls for desperate measures. What Mbunge was proposing to the president is a short term solution to the problem. It is important to remember that these people have gone through a lot; Some have a lost everything they have worked for therefore they need some sort of assistance in order to get their lives back on track. Requesting a tax relief on building materials was a sensible idea and ought to be commended. If the government can offer a tax holiday to foreign investors, why can't the government do the same to the victims of the natural disaster? For the life of me, I am completely baffled and saddened with Magufuli's respond. He ought to be sympathetic with his fellow wananchi. These people are still reeling from the effects of tetemeko and the last thing they need is to be rebuked. They need any kind of assistance ASAP....Building a plant is a long term solution though!