Chemical weapons case study

In our class discussion on EIA, most of us noted how important it was to have real, honest public input. The first case study showed the Army sought input about disposal of chemical weapons, but never changed its original plan to blow up the harmful weapons. The issue has resurfaced, and again the Army is still focused on blowing up the weapons. The Associated Press reports in "Beleaguered US to blow up its chemical stockpiles" that the Army still plans to blow up the weapons in Kentucky and Colorado, despite public condemnation. The residents interviewed continue to express disbelief that blowing up the weapons is the best and safest method to eliminate the weapons. "It's so scary - just the unknown. I'm not sure I'd trust what is going to happen when they do this," said resident Elise Melrod.