> > Mark Snyder > Windom Park Sent us this information from the Minnesota Environmental Initiative. I'd like to know how they figure these things. Yes, two-cycle is more polluting than four-stroke, and electric is even better for your mother, but still, do they really think we're gullible enough to fall for these "facts"?
> Did you know* > * An estimated 17 million gallons of fuel nationwide are spilled each > year while refueling yard care equipment. MN:This works out to almost the entire population of the USA spilling about 17 gallons apiece while filling their lawnmowers. If I could just be there with a bucket... I use about 4 gallons all year, and spill maybe 1/4 cup all year, if I'm careless. There's more in the original post, but I won't keep rambling. Mike Nelson Central Gone Fishing (with no motor, just oars.) REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
