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What a cunt, I hope that worker gets arrested for murder
Aren't lighting rods less expensive? >

Right, for protecting high value structures like launch pads, airports. Once off the ground planes & rockets are designed to handle lightning strikes themselves. Not to replace lighting rods for our homes.  
Neighbor's house had roof work done - workers stripped out & stole the copper lightning protection.  House was struck in the next storm, caught fire, several thousands in damages...  Thanks, Ben Franklin!