tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645720615625837995.post6651985298706824854..comments2023-04-29T06:00:28.133-05:00Comments on Texarkana GOP: Jindal's Volcano: Well SaidThat Writerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07816758298098242191noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645720615625837995.post-1541511449311356712009-02-27T12:21:00.000-06:002009-02-27T12:21:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645720615625837995.post-47336282009517179352009-02-26T06:47:00.000-06:002009-02-26T06:47:00.000-06:00Thank you for your comment, views and the input of...Thank you for your comment, views and the input of the letter. I appreciate you taking the time to read and to write about the article posted here. Please feel free to comment anytime as I publish all comments that are related to the post at hand (positive and negative) as long as they avoid language or suggestions not appropriate for everyone.That Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07816758298098242191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6645720615625837995.post-31781528245475655012009-02-26T05:39:00.000-06:002009-02-26T05:39:00.000-06:00Hurricane prediction technology is already in plac...Hurricane prediction technology is already in place and has been since before Katrina. In fact, many predictions were made about what would happen if a hurricane like Katrina came along and at least some of the predictions came true. For example: http://www.prospect.org/cs/articles?articleId=9754<BR/><BR/>What Jindal claimed was "volcano monitoring" was actually only part of what that money was going for.<BR/><BR/>More from Sen. Mark Begich:<BR/><BR/>The Honorable Bobby Jindal<BR/>Governor of Louisiana<BR/>Baton Rouge, LA 70804<BR/>Via fax: (225) 342-7099<BR/>Dear Governor Jindal:<BR/><BR/>I write to take issue with your comments on national television last night following<BR/>President Obama's speech regarding federal spending on volcano monitoring.<BR/>Specifically, you listed "volcano monitoring" in a series of projects you consider<BR/>'''wasteful spending."<BR/><BR/>Volcano monitoring is a matter of life and death in Alaska. The science of volcano<BR/>monitoring and the money needed to fund it is incredibly important in our state and could affect the economic well-being of other states and countries because of Alaska's key role in international commerce.<BR/><BR/>In December 1989, Alaska's Mount Redoubt had a serious eruption that caused a Boeing 747 to lose power in all four engines with hundreds of passengers on board. Fortunately, the aircraft was able to restart and land safely, but damage to the airliner exceeded $80 million. Obviously, had the aircraft not been able to restart its engines, the result would have been catastrophic.<BR/><BR/>Alaska's largest international airport in Anchorage is one ofthe world's busiest cargo airports, with more than 600 wide-body cargo jets delivering millions of dollars of goods between Asia, North America and Europe each week. Any interruption of that traffic by a volcanic eruption could be felt in Tokyo, New York or even Baton Rouge.<BR/><BR/>Currently, the Alaska Volcano Observatory monitors 31 active Alaskan volcanoes and works closely with other federal, state and municipal agencies to ensure public safety and minimize disruptions. Eruptions often spew curtains of ash miles into the air that impact communities hundreds of miles downwind, causing severe health consequences for our citizens. When there is a significant eruption, those with respiratory challenges must stay indoors.<BR/><BR/>For Alaska and our country, monitoring volcanoes is important business. The more we know about what might happen, the better our citizens and industries can plan for the potential hazard. Feel free to contact my office so we can provide you with further information regarding this important subject.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/><BR/>Mark Begich<BR/>U.S. SenatorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com