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> "How much does it cost to rescue and restore" could be a relevant question

Nope, it's purely a FUD question. Considering questions like this may be part of balanced reasoning, but you need to ask them to yourself first and spend a modicum of time thinking lest you just help derail the truth over a non-concern.

How much does it cost? Camera + N99 mask + shower -> $100 total

Although you'd probably want to opt for the deluxe package - scanner + cartridge respirator + long hot shower -> $300 total

I'm sure multiple members of an "archival society" would have individually come up with these resources if that's what was required. And I'm sure Google would have happily hauled, scanned, and properly disposed of the records just to put them behind their adwall.

And to the extent that there was a higher figure for institutional overhead, then before just being destroyed, there should have been a period of public notice and access for a volunteer can-do team to take the simple approach.



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