[pct-l] Pork and the PCT

[Reinhold Metzger]

Yes Switchback,
I agree, $ 5 million should be the minimum and it should all be 
specifically earmarked for PCT  thru-hikers.
I mean homeless people living in tarp tents, like a bunch of  Nomads, on 
the PCT  is just outrageous.
They should at leased be able to afford free standing tents and hands 
free umbrellas.
Don't you agree?

JMT Reinhold
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> Christa wrote: I read in the Chicago Tribune today that $500K is one 
> of the numerous earmarks to go to the PCT California section in the 
> $410 billion bill signed by Obama.? I know this bill has caused many 
> mixed feelings in Washington, specifically about the earmarks, but 
> quite pleasantly surprised when I saw the PCT mentioned.
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> Switchback replies: Say, I think it should have been $5 million for 
> the PCT.? Sounds kind of stingy to me.? The only thing that bugs me is 
> that it is the earmark method of getting funds for one thing or 
> another.??All that stuff should be separate from other bills.? Let the 
> merit of these things stand on their own.? We have?passionate PCT 
> advocates, who will help.? I hate it when these politicians say one 
> thing campaigning and then do the opposite?in power.?
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