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To: ctdonath2
Maybe because that's because there's few sane reasons for using that coastline for ports, bridges and harbors even if fully developed.

Are you kidding me?

Commercial fishing is the second largest industry in the state, it is overwhelmingly comprised of small business operations that operate all up and down the 33,904 miles of Alaskan shoreline. The largest share of Alaskan fishing vessels represent individual small businesses whose annual gross earnings pay crew shares, food, fuel, gear, and other supplies as well as debt overhead, insurance and TAXES!. Each year the seafood industry pumps in excess of $3 billion into the state and national economy. This industry would be impossible without Ports, Bridges and Harbors.

Think about that the next time you order a Mcfishwich.

176 posted on 11/17/2005 3:25:18 PM PST by Species8472
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To: Species8472
This industry would be impossible without Ports, Bridges and Harbors.

Great! Then build 'em. And charge rent/fees/tolls/etc. covering the costs.

I have no problem paying my bit when I order a Mcfishwich.
I DO have a problem paying under threat of imprisonment, regardless of whether I order a Mcfishwich.

192 posted on 11/17/2005 4:16:40 PM PST by ctdonath2
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