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  To slow fires, leadership and local involvement are key
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ContributorBob Sacamano 
Last EditedBob Sacamano  Aug 24, 2008 04:16pm
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News DateSunday, August 17, 2008 10:15:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionThe other day a Vietnam vet and former high school janitor said to me, "Why are we spending all this money to fight fires instead of trying to prevent them?"

That's a good question. Another is, "How did our forested counties get into this situation in the first place?" After seeing the Record Searchlight article Thursday quoting three of Northern California's elected officials ("Lawmakers develop letter to governor on flame prevention"), I think I know: Lack of vision and lack of accountability at the highest levels.
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