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To: combjelly who wrote (442761)	12/26/2008 4:11:42 PM
From: i-node	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 1576329

This is the sort of thing I mean. How do you know that Seattle streets have been salted for years? My father, when he was stationed briefly in Seattle during the Korean war, was told that it rarely snows in Seattle. So they likely have, at best, limited snow removal capability. And salting wouldn't be at the top of the list. Okay, so the streets HAVEN'T been salted for years. All the more reason there is no risk to the environment; it is inconsequential on a long-term basis because the technique is seldom used. I know only what I've read, which is that the only people who believe the salt is a problem is some incompetent city management personnel. My understanding, also from my Dad, who was stationed in Puget Sound during WWII, is that snow is not a frequent problem. I've asked you to provide one shred of evidence that this inconsequential quantity of salt would in any way damage the environment. And you haven't, or cannot, do it. It is obvious that a few tons of salt dropped into Puget Sound every few years isn't going to have any effect. AT ALL. Don't be a jerk. You're not stupid. You can see this. If you cannot eyeball this and see it, you need to spend less time fiddle-farting with details and learn to grasp the Big Picture.