dmcowen674
No Lifer
This is hysterical
There is no shortage of salt on this planet.
This is getting so out of hand by these Corporations.
When hundreds of people die this year on ice slickened roads and people revolt against the CEO's of these Salt Corporations.
Revolt is the only way to get America back from these criminals.
9-22-2008 Salt shortage, high prices may mean slippery roads
Road salt ? which, unlike table salt, is sold in large crystals ? is transported by barge and truck from mines in Kansas, Louisiana and Texas.
A shortage of road salt and skyrocketing salt prices could mean slippery roads this winter in communities across the nation as officials struggle to keep pavement clear of snow and ice without breaking their budgets.
The shortage could force many cities to salt fewer roads, increasing the risk of accidents. Other communities are abandoning road salt for less expensive but also less effective sand or sand-salt blends.
Prices have also tripled from a year ago.
The salt industry says the increased demand and higher fuel costs are to blame.
But some officials insist salt prices have spiked more dramatically than fuel.
"That explanation doesn't wash," said Tom Barwin, city manager in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park, Ill., one of several officials who have asked the Illinois attorney general to investigate the price increases.
The office said it doesn't have jurisdiction.
In Chesterton, Ind., about 135 miles northwest of Indianapolis, salt suppliers allotted the town only the 800 tons it uses in an average year ? even though last year's snowfall was double the normal amount.
Last year, Chesterton paid Chicago-based Morton Salt $41.23 a ton for road salt. This year's quote came in at $103.63.
Morton spokesman Joe Wojtonik said the company increased production at its mines after orders rose between 8 and 28 percent.
"We're producing at the highest practical safe level we can," he said.
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I don't believe the Morton Salt spokesman Joe Wojtonik one bit.
When people die, the blood will be on his hands.
He should be held personally responsible and imprisoned accordingly.
There is no shortage of salt on this planet.
This is getting so out of hand by these Corporations.
When hundreds of people die this year on ice slickened roads and people revolt against the CEO's of these Salt Corporations.
Revolt is the only way to get America back from these criminals.
9-22-2008 Salt shortage, high prices may mean slippery roads
Road salt ? which, unlike table salt, is sold in large crystals ? is transported by barge and truck from mines in Kansas, Louisiana and Texas.
A shortage of road salt and skyrocketing salt prices could mean slippery roads this winter in communities across the nation as officials struggle to keep pavement clear of snow and ice without breaking their budgets.
The shortage could force many cities to salt fewer roads, increasing the risk of accidents. Other communities are abandoning road salt for less expensive but also less effective sand or sand-salt blends.
Prices have also tripled from a year ago.
The salt industry says the increased demand and higher fuel costs are to blame.
But some officials insist salt prices have spiked more dramatically than fuel.
"That explanation doesn't wash," said Tom Barwin, city manager in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park, Ill., one of several officials who have asked the Illinois attorney general to investigate the price increases.
The office said it doesn't have jurisdiction.
In Chesterton, Ind., about 135 miles northwest of Indianapolis, salt suppliers allotted the town only the 800 tons it uses in an average year ? even though last year's snowfall was double the normal amount.
Last year, Chesterton paid Chicago-based Morton Salt $41.23 a ton for road salt. This year's quote came in at $103.63.
Morton spokesman Joe Wojtonik said the company increased production at its mines after orders rose between 8 and 28 percent.
"We're producing at the highest practical safe level we can," he said.
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I don't believe the Morton Salt spokesman Joe Wojtonik one bit.
When people die, the blood will be on his hands.
He should be held personally responsible and imprisoned accordingly.
