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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by solzrules Look at it this way. Let's assume that the bridge is physically sound. The mayor wants the rr to repaint the bridge so it looks nice, right? If the railroad gives in and pays for something that -let's face it it isn't critical - what happens when a thousand other towns demand the same thing? That could be really expensive. And it would be an expense that isn't justified to operate the railroad. Nor would it really be a hazardous enviromental condition. I think the railroad is being a good citizen by ensuring the bridges are safe. I haven't seen any evidence to the contrary - speculation about the quality of the inspections is really just that - speculation. [/quote] But is not your assumption as posed above a "speculation" as well? I don't see where my "speculation" is any less valid than yours. Am I missing something? Allowing these bridges to rust away in accomodation to stockholder greed is irresponsible at best, and, depending on what eventual outcome results, could border on criminally negligent at worst.... So the blanket expectation of "hands off" seems the less wise path to pursue. Better to fight them now while they need the bridge, than wait until it develops serious flaws that prompt CSX to abandon and bail. Leaving the city with a king sized monument to the stupidity of undeserved tolerance . [;)] CSX needs to take responsibility for the consequences of its actions,
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