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9. LOL. Yes, an "old number." That's the ticket.

Reply to bhikkhu (Reply #8)

Sat Mar 7, 2015, 01:55 AM

Mar 2015

Sorry to burst your bubble, but the population is increasing. Maybe you haven't noticed all those new neighbors that are showing up over the years. The benchmark I'm quoting is going up, not down. If anything, it's too low, especially if it's an "old number." But, Hey! By your reasoning, we needn't do anything and, after time, no new jobs will be required at all!!11!!!

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That 150k is an old number, based on old population growth numbers bhikkhu Mar 2015 #8

LOL. Yes, an "old number." That's the ticket. PSPS Mar 2015 #9

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