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Hi Paul, <br /> To think that my comments are in any way a racial or ethnic slur is absolutely absurd and that offends me greatly to because considered in that light. I would challenge your magazine to write an honest to goodness nuts and bolts article about all the hazards of crossings and what all the parties involved(drivers, railroads, government) can do to minimize the risks. In the case I was on the fact that a double fatality occured at the crossing previously should have prompted gates to be put up. The state dropped the ball and the railroad with there hands off approach didn't follow up and even failed to report that double fatality to the FRA. Also about $1500 worth of brush cutting on an a 70ft. right of way would of been enough to give ~500ft of sight distance and possibly save the life of an individual. Your politically correct approach to the viewpoint of railroading is one of the reasons I stopped reading it. Railroads do have the need to bear some of the responsibilty to ensure safety at crossings, contrary to the opinion of the railroad employees and 'Operation Lifesaver'. I believe MUTCD talks about the 'joint' effort between local government and the railroad. Thank you for allowing me the free speech right to voice the little known facts about the other side of the rail industry. <br />Mike
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