Imagine the expense of removing crumb-rubber in the near future -- say 2-5 years from now -- if and when the evidence of danger should accumulate sufficiently for states to recommend against its use. Concord should do the right and prudent thing and install a field with non-toxic fill.
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Robert S Andrews
11 years ago
It is expecting too much of science to expect that all the evidence will be clear and unarguable at this point. But it is not too expecting too much for parents and teachers and coaches who care about their kids to invoke the precautionary principle and pay a little more so that a substance that is known to be benign will be substituted for a substance that has many known toxins and carcinogens.
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Christine Banfield
11 years ago
I think this is a valid compromis between the people in town (like me) who would rather have a grass field and those who would prefer to see a crumb rubber field installed.
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cynthia katz
11 years ago
this is a great compromise. Let's do it.
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Pam Swing
11 years ago
non toxic fill is a GREAT idea!!!!
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Gary Kleiman
11 years ago
I believe this is a reasonable compromise that delivers safe, effective playing fields AND exercises caution in light of potential unknown health consequences of alternatives.
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Susanna Kamon
11 years ago
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My 11 year old son plays soccer, and I STRONGLY prefer him to play on grass. World Cup soccer players prefer the same. A distant second best would be to use a non-toxic fill. If crumb rubber is used, I suspect that he will eventually give up the game, as he is aware of the issues and is troubled by them.
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Anna Stevens
11 years ago
Concord parent
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Meg Wickwire
11 years ago
Concord parent
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Beverley Bryant
11 years ago
Crumb rubber is full of carcinogens and development neurotoxins. It is not safe for children to play on.
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Bridget Neale Paris
· petition starter
11 years ago
I am a parent of 4 children, 2 of whom currently play soccer, and I would like for them to play on grass only!
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Imagine the expense of removing crumb-rubber in the near future -- say 2-5 years from now -- if and when the evidence of danger should accumulate sufficiently for states to recommend against its use. Concord should do the right and prudent thing and install a field with non-toxic fill.
It is expecting too much of science to expect that all the evidence will be clear and unarguable at this point. But it is not too expecting too much for parents and teachers and coaches who care about their kids to invoke the precautionary principle and pay a little more so that a substance that is known to be benign will be substituted for a substance that has many known toxins and carcinogens.
I think this is a valid compromis between the people in town (like me) who would rather have a grass field and those who would prefer to see a crumb rubber field installed.
this is a great compromise. Let's do it.
non toxic fill is a GREAT idea!!!!
I believe this is a reasonable compromise that delivers safe, effective playing fields AND exercises caution in light of potential unknown health consequences of alternatives.
My 11 year old son plays soccer, and I STRONGLY prefer him to play on grass. World Cup soccer players prefer the same. A distant second best would be to use a non-toxic fill. If crumb rubber is used, I suspect that he will eventually give up the game, as he is aware of the issues and is troubled by them.
Concord parent
Concord parent
Crumb rubber is full of carcinogens and development neurotoxins. It is not safe for children to play on.
I am a parent of 4 children, 2 of whom currently play soccer, and I would like for them to play on grass only!