"Gunner" wrote in message
...

Hang on, Gunner may make good on his claim to read "both sides," and
there
could be a post from the other side coming soon, which will give us a
case
of whiplash. g

However, I don't really think he will.


Will bring it to your attention, or be able to find one that
counterbalances the truth in that piece?

Of course. One showed up just today. From the December issue of Harper's:

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OBLITERATE THE BRUTES

(From "Obliterating Animal Carcasses with Explosives," a pamphlet issued by
the Technology and Development Program of the U.S. Forest Service.)

There are times when it is important to remove or obliterate an animal
carcass from locations such as recreation areas where a carcass might
attract bears, at a popular picnic area where the public might object, or
along the sides of roads or trails.

Explosives have successfully been used by qualified blasters to partially or
totally obliterate large animal carcasses (horses, mules, moose, etc.). It
is important to consider location, time of year, and size of the carcass
when selecting the quantity and type of explosive to accomplish the
obliteration task.

The following instructions pertain to partial obliteration (dispersion) for
a horse that weighs about 1,100 pounds. In this first example, urgency is
not a factor-perhaps the public is not expected to visit the area for a few
days, or perhaps bears will not be attracted to the carcass. In any case, in
this example, dispersion is acceptable.

Place three pounds of explosives under the carcass in four locations. The
carcass can then be rolled onto the explosives if necessary. Place one pound
of explosives in two locations on each leg. Use detonator cord to tie the
explosives' charges together. Horseshoes should be removed to minimize
dangerous flying debris.

In situations where total animal obliteration is necessary, it is advisable
to double the amount of explosives used in the first example. Total
obliteration might be preferred in situations where the public is expected
in the area the next day, or where bears are particularly prolific.

Carcasses that have been dispersed will generally be totally gone within a
few days. Carcasses that have been obliterated will generally not show any
trace of existence the next day.

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There. Let's see if Rush Limbaugh is still laughing after the U.S. Forest
Service is through with him!

--
Ed Huntress
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