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Charles Fedullo, Gov. Sarah Palin's press secretary, said there is no money in Palin's capital budget for the project at this time. Palin has common sense, that's why. The only people that want this boondoggle bridge are people with self-interest. They are real estate agents and loggers. I say no. This is one big con job by a few people on Ketchikan and American taxpayers.

Mayor Joe Williams should build an underwater tunnel from Wolff Point to Gravina Island as an alternative route or nothing. The tunnel will not impede any ships navigating the Tongass Narrows.

Don Hoff Jr.

Hixson, Tenn.