now nyra is thinking about it

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by sumitas

Jack Knowlton is quoted as saying there is a 25% reduction in fatal injuries on synthetic tracks.

One of the problems in this industry is who gets anointed as somehow knowledgable. Nothing personal against Jack Knowlton, as he seems like a nice man, but what exactly are his qualifications? Other than, of course, having been quoted by Sumitas.

[Danzig]

you mean misquoted...mr knowlton said 'maybe 25%'-sumitas gave it out as 25%. i think the maybe is important.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Danzig

you mean misquoted...mr knowlton said 'maybe 25%'-sumitas gave it out as 25%. i think the maybe is important.

That moves Jack up.

Saying " maybe 25% " is pretty useful.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

That moves Jack up.

Saying " maybe 25% " is pretty useful.

it could be 5%-saying maybe gets you off the hook. maybe he doesn't know what the #'s are himself....