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Copper Thieves Jeopardize US Infrastructure
coondoggie supplies an excerpt from Network World that might make you consider a lock for your pipes: "The FBI today ratcheted up the clamor to do something more substantive about the monumental growth of copper theft in the US. In a report issued today the FBI said the rising theft of the metal is threatening the critical infrastructure by targeting electrical substations, cellular towers, telephone land lines, railroads, water wells, construction sites, and vacant homes for lucrative profits. Copper thefts from these targets have increased since 2006; and they are currently disrupting the flow of electricity, telecommunications, transportation, water supply, heating, and security and emergency services, and present a risk to both public safety and national security." (A July, 2006 post on Ethan Zuckerman's blog gives an idea of how widespread cable theft has affected internet infrastructure, and basketmaking, in Africa.)
Oh, right, because wanting to eat that night is so fucking stupid...
Well, since the USA was built on stealing land from the Injuns, labor via slaves from Africa, oil from Iraq (and Injuns living in Oklahoma in the 1920's), rocket technology from Germany, why should we be surprised when its inhabitants decide to follow in the old fashioned traditions. /. 's aren't that surprised. Explaining it this to most patitiots is another matter.
But I guess most
For more info, read "War is a Racket" by Smedley Butler!
I'd somewhat enjoy being accused of stealing my own copper by the recycling shop owner, provided he has some assets. After the judge awards them to me and I liquidate his scrap business, I'll take a vacation.
PLEASE falsely accuse me of a felony with no evidence. I'll see to it that your false statements to the Police and the DA are properly recorded and used against you in the most uncomfortable ways imaginable.
-fb Everything not expressly forbidden is now mandatory.