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Nomen Nescio ] wrote in
: Geoff Schultz writes: mickey wrote: Weather Underground also has it available he http://www.wunderground.com/education/santorum_s786.asp Also, BoatUS has an article about it: http://www.boatus.com/gov/sb786.htm These two web sites provide a much better background than the prior discussions in this forum did. There was too much name calling and not enough discussion on the facts. I strongly suggest that people read them and understand them. Most importantly make sure that you write your senators. I just did. Geoff: This might seem naive, but could you suggest a good letter form that might be sent to my senators? I don't have the first idea how to write a letter that they won't just toss. FWIW, they're both Repugs, and they are probably in the pocket of the commercial entities that seem to be pushing this bill. Here's what I just sent: I am writing about SB 786: "National Weather Services Duties Act of 2005'" which I consider to be absolutely rediculious. This bill would prohibit the dissemination of weather forecasts and charts by the National Weather Service to the public. They would still provide this information to private companies for dissemination for a fee. I am a cruiser who spends 6-7 months per year in the Caribbean. I, and the vast majority of other cruisers in the US and elsewhere, rely on these forecasts by the NWS which are transmitted via VHF, radio faxes and the Internet. While cruising there are no other sources for this information with paying for costly new equipment, per minute connection charges via satellite, and monthly subscription fees to private weather prediction services. Local weather forecasts do not begin to provide the level of detail necessary to safely plan passages. The loss of this service would greatly endanger many people and boats. I can not fathom why anyone would support this bill, unless they're in the pocket of some company who would benefit from the NWS being prohibited from disseminating these forecasts. I strongly suggest that Senator _____________ vote against this bill. Thank you for your time regarding this matter. |
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