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  by Anonymous |

  Feb 26, 2008(2 months ago) |

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  QUESTION - your name is not listed as a co-sponser of Rep. Tom Price's bill; Common Sense English Act, H.R. 4464, WHY NOT?????

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  by lerichards |

  Mar 01, 2008(2 months ago) |

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  Dear Sir: It is with honor I desire you to help me in eliminating my predicament.
  
  I will not weary you in a lot of vague ideas and experiences, for they will offer nothing to give
  action toward your investigating the area of my concern. My concern is coming from above,
  namely Space Satellites. The Federal Government has placed in space, for National Security
  reasons Space Stations to observe areas of our great country, thinking that our enemies may
  attack us. Of course, some individuals within the Government, citizens too, believe any and all
  means are necessary to protect and defend the citizens of this Great Nation, and I agree. The thing
  is, these Satellites can and are being used for seeking out and disrupting citizens from their normal
  everyday activities. Satellite technology doing harm to citizens is a dastardly thing within any
  country when their technology becomes the controlling factor to those citizens living “the pursuit
  of happiness” dream.
  For me to comprehend its existence, Satellite Technology and its usage is as mysterious as
  its ramifications on my life. The continuous effect of The Satellite Program has advanced my
  interest; otherwise, I would have never become involved. The effects of Satellite bombardment
  are unbroken in any and all my endeavors. The Satellite program has totally surrounded me,
  controlling me, consequentially forging me outside my normal existence.
  It is difficult to describe the effects and harm the U S Government is doing to my body.
  My toenail has a tear; toes are discolored, small reddest mark on different part of my body. Laser
  is being used more of late, due to it’s effectiveness in penetrating my surround barriers. There is
  no end to the torturing I’m suffering. To say the least, I need something done, an immediately.
  I’m hoping you may help me in this distressing matter.
  As I understand, nearly a year of constant surveillance and harmful penetration, satellites
  are operated by using a ground coordinator. A person who physically monitors, making contact
  with me, following me by vehicle or coming close to my approxime while in stores, etc. The
  spying while in my home is done with equipment in neighboring homes, surveillance of my every
  move 24 hours a day.
  Sincerely, Lawrence E Richards 352-585-5466
  7272 Landsdale St.
  Brooksville, Fl. 34601
  law_richards@yahoo.com
  

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  by Anonymous |

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  Why I Am Against The Airbus Plant in Mobile (Brookley BFM)
  
  I was born and raised in Mobile. In fact, I was born at Brookley AFB Hospital. Every since my attendance at the Mertz Elementary school, which is on the approach path of RWY 14 BFM, I have been fascinated and could not wait to learn to fly. Heads up - a flyby - love it! You name an aircraft and I can pretty much tell you what it is, sometimes by sound.
  I spent 33 months in Army Aviation and returned to graduate from the University of South Alabama while expanding my knowledge and skills as an aviator (USA had a flight program & team at the time).
  
  Upon graduation from USA, I worked for a local company, involved in aviation, located at Brookley for over twenty years. Unfortuantely, the business is not as stable as you would hope (2nd layoff for me) and along with hundreds of other loyal employees were let go for bottom line, egotistical, self interest thinking. But that is not my point. 'I Love Aviation' even though I have not been working in the industry for several years, I do stay watchful.
  
  My concern with this project is the wholesale givaway of the designated property for this envisioned plant.
  
  Brookley has two major Runways (RWY). RWY 14/32 (SE/NW), and RWY 36/18 (N/S). The U.S. AIR FORCE also had a NE/SW RWY that is currently used as a taxiway and miscellaneous operations at BFM.
  
  In order to get this contract, the Airport Authority in their wisdom deemed the North/South RWY 36/18 as the area over which this planned plant will be built, even though BFM has vast acreage this plant could be located. I suppose its so the Airbus employees working in the newly constructed engineering building can look at the plant across Broad Street.
  
  I would like to question what will happen when RWY 14/32 is shut down for any reason (such as it was for many months for resurfacing/repairs) or if the wind component is too strong for aircraft to utilize? What if there is an emergency where one of the large (or even small) aircraft cannot make it to RWY 14/32, but could have to RWY 18/36). Example: Accident occurred at BFM Thursday, April 24, 2003, of a SOCATA TBM 700B, registration: N705QD, unfortunately fatal. http://ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20030429X00591&key=1
  
  What if the pilot had to extend to attempt the emergency landing on the only other runway; likely involving others on the ground.
  
  By the way, I live on one of the approach paths of RWY 14/32, and I enjoy watching the flight path of various aircraft. RWY 36/18 is also highly utilize not only for normal operations but for training by civil as well as military, Coast Guard especially. It is also usefull to have two active runways where landing and take off is expedited since the runways were designed for just that reason, to not interfere with each other, and to compensate for varying wind components of differing aircraft.
  
  Anyone who flies knows that a runway is your best friend, and if the need arose to reach one in an emergency, well, you cannot have too many. Or is this just a case where we will let the chips (sic) fall where they may, that the income is worth more than the forethought of safety first . . . Bottom Line Management?
  
  You know, high paying jobs may be good for the goose, but most of us will never see any real benefit from any of these jobs, in reality, they will INCREASE cost of living for the area. Fortunately my home is paid for, but I could ill aford what new homes costs these days. My property tax continues to rise.
  
  If you wish to review federal grant money spent on varies airports including BFM use the following link to view these expenditures:
  http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/airports/aip/grant_histories/#history
  
  I would be more comfortable to support the plant if they would logically not destroy RWY 18/32.
  
  If the planned course of action continues I support Boeing to win the tanker contract.
  
  Bo Ayer
  Mobile AL
  

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