[at-l] Deeper subjects - the Trail and Sept 11

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In a message dated 1/15/2002 11:51:37 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
sloetoe@yahoo.com writes:


The effect of the September 11 attacks on the United States of
America, to the Appalachian Trail and to throughhikers will
be...
nothing."

I think it will have an effect.  The economy was effected and that cost jobs. 
 For some it will give an impetus to hike to others it will make it 
financially impossible.  The hikers will change.  Unless you think hikers are 
interchangeable with no difference on the impact different people make, the 
thruhike will be effected.

If you look as though you are of middle eastern decent it could markedly 
change your trip.  If your spouse is in the Reserves it could change your 
plans significantly.

The extensions of unemployment benefits; passed because of 9/11;  could make 
it possible for some to hike.

Clyde