Pilot post

Today I was asked how I felt about creosote burning in Kamloops. I thought about it thinking my automatic response should be: 'it's bad for the environment so I'm against it,' but then it occurred to me that I really didn't know enough about it to have a real opinion.

I created this blog because there are many things I don't understand, and I'm not about to pretend I do. Instead I'm going to go through the process of research and update here in order to keep track of my information and also to engage readers. My goal is to engage the citizens and allow them to understand what is going on in the community around them. Without trying to sound like I'm running for Miss. Kamloops, I really want to express how much I want my fellow citizens to understand the world we all live in. I hope that readers will suggest topics for me to look in so I can find answers that not just interest me but you as well.

As far as creosote burning goes. The issue here is that railroad ties need to be disposed of. The idea is a grant will be awarded to build the facilities in Kamloops that would be able to dispose of them but as a result would release the toxins found on the wood. Environmentally, this would suck! However, with the lottery ticket offices and Covergys closing even more Kamloopsians are losing jobs. A creosote burning facility would offer many jobs for the unemployed.

I'm not sure if I support it or not, but at least I understand it now!