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first, the assumption that the security concern is the ventilation shafts, or 
any other particular aspect of the infrastructure, is unwise.  there are many 
aspects of the situation [not just structures] that are relevant.  having been 
involved in security issues for 30 years, and once helped design security for 
plutonium handling facilities, the CBBT is a complex situation that goes beyond 
ventilation, or fishermen, or the other things that have been mentioned.  

some of Paul's ideas are very intersting, and worthy of consideration.  and I 
know Paul well enough to know he intended no criticism, much less insult.

at the same time, too much of the general debate on this issue has over the 
past year been shrill, unsophisticated, emotional, and lacking in any 
meaningful analyis, either in terms of the security situation facing CBBT 
management or in terms of how to work with those who have 
interests/responsibilities that differ from one's own.  conflating a discussion 
on CBBT security with one's views on the Bush Administration does not take us 
anywhere; the CBBT staff are responsible for protecting a facility, and report 
to a Dem. governor, not any Federal authority.    

I am also familiar with the extent of Ned's work during the discussions with 
the CBBT authorities, and the detailed work he and a few others produced to 
explore options with them.  his modesty may have left some not aware of the 
hundreds of hours he put into developing information to support options the 
CBBT management did not accept, much less the professional quality of that 
work.  his 3 CBBT posts gave a lot of history, insight into some of the issues, 
and some shrwed/wise thoughts on where we are today.  

and we should not think that the $50/hour charge for an escort is a revenue 
measure -- someone must pay the costs (wages and benefits and vehicle costs) of 
that officer.  

chris kessler
falls church

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> From: Paula Sullivan <paula.sullivan2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 2006/01/06 Fri PM 05:05:26 EST
> To: VA-Bird <va-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [va-bird] Re: Fwd: CBBT: Please send positive comments to new 
> Executive Director
> 
> Hey, Ned. You asked for "welcome friendly, intelligent communication  
> on the matter" and then when you get it, you tell the person they  
> have come too late to the topic. Too bad. Not everyone was able to  
> sit at the table with you and the small number of others in your  
> private discussions with the bridge authority.  Paul Kane had many  
> good ideas and if they are not all new, perhaps some should be  
> revisited.
> 
> Paula Sullivan
> Alexandria
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