That is an interesting argument and probably explains why the Navy is evasive when accepting blame for the recent contamination from fire fighting chemicals.  If they can use your argument and get a court to agree that Island County is partially responsible then millions of dollars of clean up will be foisted onto the property owners of Island County and their tax bills.  Since there is a small population living in Island County one can only imagine how much would be attached to property tax for clean up.  And if you don't pay the county for three straight years they will seize your home and sell it at a tax auction.....