"Roger Millin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Adrian wrote: >> But if someone's argument is supported by (and depends on the support >> of) incorrect data, then that does make it incorrect. It is that > type >> of argument that I both disagree with and reject, if I supply the >> (correct) facts. > Here we have the nub of the issue. Only Adrian's data/opinion is > correct, all other opinions are inaccurate/plain incorrect, so there > can only be one truth. > It's perhaps fortunate that you aren't dealing with opposing warring > factions (such as the Middle east) with your black and white approach > to debate, as we would have had all out war in those situations. I > guess that your career in the diplomatic service was a short one? ;-) > I shan't be taking part in any further debate on this issue as I much > prefer to use the garden wall to bang my head against, it's more > likely to give and take.
I'll put my head above the parapet. I would always close all gates and paddles on locks as I consider it safer for them to be left in that state, i.e. gates at each end of the lock would need to fail to contribute to a disaster instead of just one gate. Over here in Belgium they have gone to great expense and trouble to ensure that no single failure would cause the top pound on the Brussels-Charleroi canal to drain 40km of canal that is +/- 40m wide by 3m deep into the surrounding countryside. All five routes off the top pound would require a double failure to cause a catastrophe. Just my view. BTW, can't see any spelling or grammatically errors in the above but no doubt Roger will soon put me right ;-) -- Regards Michael Clarke Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://users.skynet.be/sky34301/ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canals-list/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canals-list/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
