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Comments :: DOT worker killed in dump truck crash on Outer Banks' NC 12

DOT worker killed in dump truck crash on Outer Banks' NC 12

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"Another reason to quit trying to build and rebuild a highway on a sandbar. Condolences to the family. Life given for the sake of tourism according to the all-knowing. Glass Half Full"

Totally ridiculous! Construction work is a dangerous occupation, workers are often injured or killed so let us stop all construction. Farm work is a dangerous occupation, workers are often injured or killed so let us stop all farming. Commercial fishing is a dangerous occupation, workers are often injured or killed so let us stop all commercial fishing. Fire fighting is a dangerous occupation, workers are often injured or killed so let us stop all fire fighting. capiche?

piene2
November 12, 2012 3:50 p.m.

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It would cost the state more in tax revenue to close the road than to rebuild it every year or two. Therefore there is nothing wasteful about it. You are correct. Tourism is a huge revenue producer for this state. Overall in NC, tourism generates 18 billion in sales, with the state netting 1.5 billion in tax revenue annually. NC is the 6th most visited state in the nation. The OBX is one of the most visited areas in the state. To close that highway would be truly cutting your nose off to spite your face. NC residents taxes would increase to offset the lost revenue, so keeping it open actaully saves you tax dollars.

btneast
November 12, 2012 2:26 p.m.

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stop trying to live on the sandbar first, then the highway wouldn't be missed now would it?

chrisnrali
November 12, 2012 2:20 p.m.

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"How many more lives have to be lost before the state stops wasting money on a never ending project?"

It would cost the state more in tax revenue to close the road than to rebuild it every year or two. Therefore there is nothing wasteful about it.

rocket
November 12, 2012 1:23 p.m.

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I am sorry the man has died. How many more lives have to be lost before the state stops wasting money on a never ending project?

Disabled Vet
November 12, 2012 12:59 p.m.

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Another reason to quit trying to build and rebuild a highway on a sandbar. Condolences to the family. Life given for the sake of tourism according to the all-knowing.