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howdy. <br /> <br /> Is it just me or is this entire terror level rating thing getting a bit out of hand? Every time Osama sneezes in the wrong direction we raise the level. I think that we have become oversensitive to this whole thing. Yes I agree that what happened in NYC, and london was terrobile, yet I believe the day that we are worried about fellow foamers shooting photos, the terrorists have won. Now I dont know what kind of troubles you guys are having out west ( Im from Erie Pa,) with both UP and BNSF, but I think this is rediculus. We have never had a problem here in sunny valley with the police questioning railfans, Because we have places to cater to us. We have museums, and resturaunts, heck evev crossings that the cops wont come near, especially to question a innocent railfan. My suggestion to you is to do as many of my commrades in rails have done, and establish a place of railroad watching. Weather a resturaunt a Wye, or a empty parking lot, if it will serve as a refuge for railfans than its serving its purpuse. Isnt it? I realize that its not as good as the your union station, or the bridge overlooking the engine facility, but thats the world we live in today. And if it lasts another 2 weeks or for the duration of the hobby its just something were going to have to live with. Also alerting the media might work. But I wouldnt expect a change anytime soon. Thats the way I see it. <br /> <br /> Many thanks for your time <br /> Keep on railroading. <br /> G.W.R <br />
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