Army: You don't need to know about it

I recently stumbled across a news story on CNN about World War II bombs that were found in the Orlando area. Thousands of homes surround the 12,000 acre area. Some were even found under the football field of a local school. The Army Corps claim that the chances of it being a problem are small, but any chance is chance enough.

Those who live around the area are furious because they weren't aware of this upon purchasing their homes. They are now stuck with properties no one wants to buy while the Army will be walking away after cleanup with no more questions asked.

The army maintains their innocence stating the information was public and that it was absolutely available. By saying this, they are pinning the resposibility on the people of that area. The army is saying we don't have to tell you anything more or lesss.

I understand that the government must keep certain secrets from the people about issues that will cause panic and uproar, but maybe it is time that the people of this country can handle the news. I help pay for the army but they won't tell me what I'm paying for? We are all in the dark yet they spend $500 billion of our money each year on these forces. Our voice should be heard on every topic but that would mean we must know every little detail. I say it is time to demand answers. We're big kids now. We can handle the truth.

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