On Friday 23 May 2008 13:13:49 Cleveland, Kyle E. wrote:
> Most people would realize that a corroded valve is not a good thing on a
> propane tank, but the teenage kid at the corner gas station that refills
> these things may not notice or care.  If he lets the corroded valve take
> a good hit it could turn into quite the rocket.

Hi Kyle,

Thanks for the info. I realise it is a problem in some areas, however what 
initially jerked my chain, was I've got a pet peeve about articles which are 
designed to make people worry. It has a significant effect on quality of life 
if people read these articles and start to unduly worry about what is a low 
risk which can be totally ameliorated by a little common sense.

I received a questionaire yesterday from the Parish Council (the smallest 
administrative unit in the UK (Parish/Borough/County/National)) so it just 
covers my little village (traditionally a "hundred" (acres)). They receive a 
tiny amount of money from the rates - about £29 per house per year (so a good 
10% of that budget went on the production of the "questionaire" (a 44 page 
booklet!!). Anyway, about 10% of the questions were about how "safe" you feel 
in the local environment. Due to media articles which sensationalise 
firearms, knife crime, drug violence, gang warfare, etc. etc. I can see the 
local council implementing: CCTV on every road, super street lighting, 
litter/dog/community wardens, and a host of other unnecessary measures (they 
specifically ask for "significant increase" in budget to deal with "problems" 
identified by the questionaire). It just seems money should be spent 
on "social housing", better recycling  facilities, improved pavements - 
rather than illusory safety issues.

Apologies for the rant.

Cheers

Deri

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