The Editor,
Re: "Tanker study puts lives at risk: VAPOR," News, June 12.
While any thinking person would be concerned about the risks to our environment and way of life on the west coast, the proposal to allow the barging of jet fuel in the Fraser should not be confused with other projects.
There is no, repeat, no benefits to any other parties apart from a small group of airlines who would like to reduce their fuel costs. Period.
It is high time we knew the names of the airlines in the "consortium" who would risk our environment for the sake of a higher profit margin.
Who is taking responsibility and accepting full liability for the inevitable environmental disaster which will occur at some point?
The proponents should have no reason not to be completely transparent, if they are so certain in the viability and long-term safety of this project.
Gentlemen - show yourselves.
Kathy Kolb Richmond
