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Old 12-13-2014, 05:27 PM
 
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You sound so shallow. Sand is better for the environment. Salt is corrosive and when it goes in the waterways and eventually the ocean, it damages ecosystems.

In the overall scheme of things, your shoes are just not that important.

Actually, I think salt can hurt the shoes, too.
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Old 12-13-2014, 09:53 PM
 
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You sound so shallow. Sand is better for the environment. Salt is corrosive and when it goes in the waterways and eventually the ocean, it damages ecosystems.
Salt is going to damage the ocean? Pull the other one, it's got bells on.
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Old 12-13-2014, 10:05 PM
 
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salt done more harm to your shoes than sand.
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Old 12-13-2014, 10:17 PM
 
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I guess I need to clarify for the slow ones. DSNY doesn't use sand for snow or ice. I think I should know if you could guess by my name.
You claimed it was never used period, a claim that has been proven wrong.
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