[TheForge] Patriotic rant....

[Demon Buddha]

"Hufford, David" wrote:
> 
> I live just a few miles from the Bluegrass Army Depot, wherein is stockpiled 90 tons of HD blister agent, 306 tons of GB (Sarin), and 127 tons of VX agent; in the form of projectiles, rockets, and rocket warheads.  My nagging question is why our all-wise government made this crap in the first place (ah, yes, I know ... national security).  The debate has raged for years now as to how to dispose of it without further pollution of an already sadly polluted atmosphere ... or accidentally killing a multitude of local citizens.  As these canisters deteriorate there are occasional leaks, which the army is quick to report as 'minor' and not a risk.  What is hilarious is a few years ago the army issued 'emergency kits' to citizens down wind of the depot, which consisted of some plastic sheeting and a roll of duct tape (and instructional video) ... if the gas comes (assuming there is forewarning), just seal yourself in a room by taping up the doors and windows ... then, I suppose, !
pray the
> oxygen in the room will be adequate.

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