On 10/04/2010 11:29 PM, Oz-in-DFW wrote:
My understanding is that the shutdown was a purely political decision.
USCG couldn't tell the politicians that "people will die" so it was a
savings to be achieved. Given the shutdown costs it will take a few
years to break even - so it's actually more expensive in the short run.
I heard this weekend that they have already demo'd the Boise City tower
because no other agency wanted it.
The Alaska tower downing video was nice... pass the chips, will ya?
Oh, I do care... but can't really do anything about it, so I guess I
just will have to enjoy the ride like the rest of us.
I'll keep fooling around with this GPS thingie while we still have it.
Cheers,
Magnus
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