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Propaganda Debunking

BethanyQuartz

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2. Buffer zone

Reply to Buzz Clik (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 26, 2013, 09:57 AM

Apr 2013

Way back when the plant was bought if it was always licensed for explosive materials. If not, then they should not have been able to get licensed without purchasing a proper buffer zone. That would have at least saved residents, if not workers.

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Where is John Galt? Killing Texans [View all] Dorn Apr 2013 OP

What safety regulations were missing from Texas law that allowed this to occur? Buzz Clik Apr 2013 #1

Buffer zone BethanyQuartz Apr 2013 #2

So ... this distributor was always licensed for ammonium nitrate until recently? Buzz Clik Apr 2013 #3

It might not be Texas specific BethanyQuartz Apr 2013 #4

Agreed. Buzz Clik Apr 2013 #5