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To: TimF who wrote (597038)	1/6/2011 6:47:34 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1573201

Why? Its only been in the last twenty years that these storms have been coming more frequently. Twenty years is more than enough to change policy don't you think? It may be if the pattern holds. However, in the past these storms have run in cycles where you can go for years without having a big storm. Also there where previous similar big snow storms, like the one in 1947. I repeat.....its too costly maintaining all that equipment year in and year out for a storm that hits every 6 years. Secondly, its too costly maintaining the staffing and equipment required for a big storm that only hits once every 6 years. Why do you say that? Think about it. All the trucks and snow removal equipment....all the sand and salt...all the personnel needed to run that equipment. Do you want to pay all those maintenance and administrative costs and payroll for people who are only used once every six years. I wouldn't. You don't man up for the extreme condition but for the average. (Esp. in light of all the other ways NYC puts the money to use that are less useful.) Like street cleaning? Planting trees? Having libraries? What NYC activity has upset your libertarian sensibilities?