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On one hand, incineration is the only reasonable method of destroying these kind of compounds. Properly run incineration plants burn the waste so hot that ever

On one hand, incineration is the only reasonable method of destroying these kind of compounds. Properly run incineration plants burn the waste so hot that everything is atomized which is exactly what you want. Break the molecular bonds to break down those toxic compounds. On the other hand, I understand the negative reactions. Burning trash has never seemed pleasant, and in this case particularly I can see how it might sound to a person in that community; the government again trying to 'solve' the problem by lighting it on fire. Is that their solution to everything? Bridge is in disrepair? Incinerate the bridge. Bear on the loose? Incinerate the bear. An orphan got lost in the park? Incinerate the orphan. Is fire their solution to everything? Well in this case, fire really is the solution. But public perception is a reality that needs to be considered. Anyway, this whole affair is being made much worse by politicians listening to the experts and being tone deaf to public perception. A little bit more performative care would go a long way to making the public feel as though their problems aren't being brushed under the rug. Biden should have visited that town weeks ago.

anonymousab 4y ago
> Break the molecular bonds to break down those toxic compounds. The problem is that there is less than zero trust that the government will do anything other than the equivalent of piling it in the middle of the city and chucking a match at it. This situation is the result of myriad failures ranging from complex to "basic safety", a result of greed, and there's zero reason to assume the followup response will be any different. Benefit of the doubt is hard-earned and easily lost.
- gruez 4y ago
  >The problem is that there is less than zero trust that the government will do anything other than the equivalent of piling it in the middle of the city and chucking a match at it. This situation is the result of myriad failures ranging from complex to "basic safety", a result of greed, and there's zero reason to assume the followup response will be any different. Can't you make this argument for any sort of cleanup effort? If so, what should we do? Not do any sort of cleanup?

anonymousab 4y ago

> Break the molecular bonds to break down those toxic compounds. The problem is that there is less than zero trust that the government will do anything other than the equivalent of piling it in the middle of the city and chucking a match at it. This situation is the result of myriad failures ranging from complex to "basic safety", a result of greed, and there's zero reason to assume the followup response will be any different. Benefit of the doubt is hard-earned and easily lost.

gruez 4y ago
>The problem is that there is less than zero trust that the government will do anything other than the equivalent of piling it in the middle of the city and chucking a match at it. This situation is the result of myriad failures ranging from complex to "basic safety", a result of greed, and there's zero reason to assume the followup response will be any different. Can't you make this argument for any sort of cleanup effort? If so, what should we do? Not do any sort of cleanup?