Friday, August 13, 2010

Vermont Air Show

And they are supposed to be one of the most pro-peace states in the nation.

"Vermont welcomes selection as possible home of fighter jets; Some residents worry about noise near the air base" by John Curran, Associated Press | July 30, 2010

MONTPELIER — Vermont’s selection as one of the possible bases for a new generation of military fighter jet was welcomed by the state’s top military official, but local residents remain concerned about what it would mean for communities surrounding the Air Guard base in South Burlington....

Not everyone is eager to get the new fighter jets, though. Some in South Burlington worry about noise levels from the takeoffs....

Mark Boucher, chairman of the South Burlington City Council: “.... but we also understand the importance of the Guard as a resource and an employer.’’

US Senator Patrick Leahy welcomed the news....

An alleged dove Democrat.

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