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OLF Opponents Protest In Raleigh

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Posted: 12:19 PM Mar 13, 2008
Last Updated: 8:26 PM Mar 13, 2008

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The controversy about where the Navy wants to build an outlying landing field wound up in Raleigh today.

One of the Navy's proposed OLF sites is in Gates County.

Fifty people opposed to the OLF demonstrated on the steps of the state administration building this morning.

The protesters, mainly from Gates County, say they want Governor Mike Easley and the public aware of the broad opposition of to the Navy placing an OLF in their county.

The Navy has been struggling with trying to find an acceptable OLF site so pilots from Cherry Point and Oceana can practice landings and takeoffs from a simulated aircraft carrier.

The Navy's original site, in Washington and Beaufort counties, got scuttled after congress voted to not to appropriate any money for the project if it located there.

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Posted by: Shanna Location: Columbus, OH on May 9, 2008 at 05:26 PM
God bless these individuals who came out to oppose the wasteful and unnecessary OLF. There is much to fight for in Gates County: wildlife, historic sites, property values, and family farms. Lots of luck to you all!

Posted by: butterfly Location: gates on Mar 14, 2008 at 08:08 AM
Everyone in NC and USA should be concerned about waste of taxpayer money. OLF is not needed, they have been practicing at Oceana & Fentress Va. for years. Spend those millions of $ for better equipment and supplies for the brave souls on the ground, and their families.

Posted by: Leslie Location: Gates CO on Mar 13, 2008 at 08:40 PM
This is very important - where is the video. We have broad support, please get our message out there

Posted by: sky blue pink Location: Gates on Mar 13, 2008 at 08:01 PM
We were had a beautiful day, filled with loving, compassionate people who genuinely care about life and doing what is right for all citizens of North Carolina. We Thank WITN for joining us and helping their fellow citizens spread the word, NO OLF in NE NC. One for all and all for one.

Posted by: Sallye Location: Hardy on Mar 13, 2008 at 07:07 PM
Thank you for covering this important story to our county. Wish we could get your news cast here! Please stay with us on this journey.

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