Comments for Save the Wild UP http://www.savethewildup.org/blog Tue, 13 May 2008 19:49:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Hearings Continue in Lansing by Teresa Bertossi http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/hearings-continue-in-lansing/#comment-4904 Teresa Bertossi Tue, 13 May 2008 19:09:45 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/hearings-continue-in-lansing/#comment-4904 Hi there Lisa, We don't have an outline at the moment. However, we can give you some idea of what to expect. First of all, the DNR has already approved the process, but this approval will be taken to court like the DEQ's approval has been. We expect a decision in late May early June about the current contested case against the DEQ. The Supreme Court is also an option. There are a number of additional roadblocks Kennecott is still facing. Kennecott still has to get an Underground Injection Control Permit from the EPA. Currently the EPA is meeting with a number of Indigenous tribes to determine the cultural significance of Eagle Rock and the Yellow Dog Plains, so a permit from the EPA could be a while. I would assume late July or early August. The EPA will also probably hold a public hearing. Moreover, the coaster brook trout are also being considered to be listed as an endangered species. Furthermore, there is always an opportunity to get the issue on a ballot...many groups are looking at a possible ballot initiative. As for Jennifer Granholm...she certainly has the power to stop these projects in the State of Michigan...although I have very little faith in her. I hope this helps... Hi there Lisa,

We don't have an outline at the moment. However, we can give you some idea of what to expect. First of all, the DNR has already approved the process, but this approval will be taken to court like the DEQ's approval has been. We expect a decision in late May early June about the current contested case against the DEQ. The Supreme Court is also an option. There are a number of additional roadblocks Kennecott is still facing. Kennecott still has to get an Underground Injection Control Permit from the EPA. Currently the EPA is meeting with a number of Indigenous tribes to determine the cultural significance of Eagle Rock and the Yellow Dog Plains, so a permit from the EPA could be a while. I would assume late July or early August. The EPA will also probably hold a public hearing. Moreover, the coaster brook trout are also being considered to be listed as an endangered species. Furthermore, there is always an opportunity to get the issue on a ballot…many groups are looking at a possible ballot initiative. As for Jennifer Granholm…she certainly has the power to stop these projects in the State of Michigan…although I have very little faith in her. I hope this helps…

]]> Comment on Man Attacked Over Sulfide Mine Issue by S Malone http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4903 S Malone Tue, 13 May 2008 18:33:17 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4903 This act of intimidation/and yes, I agree, attempted murder by pro mine supporters(dare we say Kennecott) and needs to be blown wide open in the national/worldwide press. There's absolutely no excuse for this type of violence going on, especially when the people of Michigan were told by Kennecott that their rights would be respected, their voices heard, and the letter of the law would be followed in deciding if this mine goes in or not through appropriate channels. On the other hand, I guess we should not be suprised, considering Rio Tinto's human rights abuse record worldwide. (google papua/bougainville,Rio Tinto human rights, etc- just dig around in the search engines, the litigation is there) It's just really kind of unbelievable to see these events unfolding right here in what used to be peaceful, quiet,out of the way, clean, serene, Marquette County Michigan. Unfortunately, our undeveloped wilderness finds itself at ground zero on worldwide corporate speculation of lots of money being made if the mine(then mines) goes in(in which we won't see our fair share) or lost if it doesn't. Many mining giants are watching and waiting, ready to turn the Upper Peninsula backwoods upside down once Kennecott is given the go ahead through the same type of corruption/collusion manipulations such as occurred on a regular basis in Utah. Let's see thru the contested case hearings/appeals if any of our DNR/DEQ/State officials have any cojones ferreas to actually protect Michigan State Lands as they were hired/elected to do so. A suit for takings? What's the State of Michigan have to fear, they're almost bankrupt anyway! Egads. This act of intimidation/and yes, I agree, attempted murder by pro mine supporters(dare we say Kennecott) and needs to be blown wide open in the national/worldwide press.

There's absolutely no excuse for this type of violence going on, especially when the people of Michigan were told by Kennecott that their rights would be respected, their voices heard, and the letter of the law would be followed in deciding if this mine goes in or not through appropriate channels.

On the other hand, I guess we should not be suprised, considering Rio Tinto's human rights abuse record worldwide.

(google papua/bougainville,Rio Tinto human rights, etc- just dig around in the search engines, the litigation is there)

It's just really kind of unbelievable to see these events unfolding right here in what used to be peaceful, quiet,out of the way, clean, serene, Marquette County Michigan. Unfortunately, our undeveloped wilderness finds itself at ground zero on worldwide corporate speculation of lots of money being made if the mine(then mines) goes in(in which we won't see our fair share) or lost if it doesn't. Many mining giants are watching and waiting, ready to turn the Upper Peninsula backwoods upside down once Kennecott is given the go ahead through the same type of corruption/collusion manipulations such as occurred on a regular basis in Utah.

Let's see thru the contested case hearings/appeals if any of our DNR/DEQ/State officials have any cojones ferreas to actually protect Michigan State Lands as they were hired/elected to do so.

A suit for takings? What's the State of Michigan have to fear, they're almost bankrupt anyway! Egads.

]]> Comment on Man Attacked Over Sulfide Mine Issue by S Malone http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4901 S Malone Tue, 13 May 2008 18:04:28 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4901 Cherry's quote: "We encourage anyone with any information to immediately contact law enforcement" Cherry knows darn well nobody witnessed the crime- an assault in the middle of a cold, close to freezing, rainy night on the Yellow Dog Plains. Mr. Pryor was extremely lucky he didn't succumb to hypothermia, from the sounds of the scenario. Cherry knew Mrs. Pryor was downstate at the contested case hearing at the time of the beating. Only MONEY could posssibly entice Kennecott cronies to rat on their ranks. How ironic. Cherry's quote:

"We encourage anyone with any information to immediately contact law enforcement"

Cherry knows darn well nobody witnessed the crime- an assault in the middle of a cold, close to freezing, rainy night on the Yellow Dog Plains. Mr. Pryor was extremely lucky he didn't succumb to hypothermia, from the sounds of the scenario. Cherry knew Mrs. Pryor was downstate at the contested case hearing at the time of the beating.

Only MONEY could posssibly entice Kennecott cronies to rat on their ranks. How ironic.

]]> Comment on Man Attacked Over Sulfide Mine Issue by Jim Haerle http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4898 Jim Haerle Tue, 13 May 2008 01:44:37 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4898 and, good call on Cherry being the first to respond... You could pick his response apart all day long. His "concern" for Mr. Pryor is almost sickening. and, good call on Cherry being the first to respond… You could pick his response apart all day long. His "concern" for Mr. Pryor is almost sickening.

]]> Comment on Man Attacked Over Sulfide Mine Issue by Jim Haerle http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4897 Jim Haerle Tue, 13 May 2008 01:43:02 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4897 The Marquette media coverage of this incident is paltry at best. It's amazing to me to see what Rio Tinto/Kennecott thinks it can get away with. What works for Rio Tinto in the rest of the world won't fly in the Upper Peninsula, whose people are keenly aware of their rights on Michigan State land and roads. And to see mafia like intimidation happening right here in Marquette County with the assault on Bob Pryor, is extremely concerning. Kennecott's in for a rough ride. The Marquette media coverage of this incident is paltry at best.

It's amazing to me to see what Rio Tinto/Kennecott thinks it can get away with.

What works for Rio Tinto in the rest of the world won't fly in the Upper Peninsula, whose people are keenly aware of their rights on Michigan State land and roads. And to see mafia like intimidation happening right here in Marquette County with the assault on Bob Pryor, is extremely concerning.

Kennecott's in for a rough ride.

]]> Comment on Hearings Continue in Lansing by Lisa Geoffrion http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/hearings-continue-in-lansing/#comment-4896 Lisa Geoffrion Tue, 13 May 2008 01:01:04 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/hearings-continue-in-lansing/#comment-4896 Could you direct me to an outline of the process of mine approval? If the DNR approves Kennecott's proposal, if the hearing goes in Kennecott's favor, what would the next step be? Gov. Granholm has stated that she would not let the mine open if she was convinced it would be dangerous. I realize that there's lots of waffle room in that statement; what I wonder is how much say she would have. Could you direct me to an outline of the process of mine approval? If the DNR approves Kennecott's proposal, if the hearing goes in Kennecott's favor, what would the next step be? Gov. Granholm has stated that she would not let the mine open if she was convinced it would be dangerous. I realize that there's lots of waffle room in that statement; what I wonder is how much say she would have.

]]> Comment on Man Attacked Over Sulfide Mine Issue by Alan L. Maki http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4895 Alan L. Maki Mon, 12 May 2008 16:39:05 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4895 This attack on Bob Pryor is a disgrace. One thing for certain no matter who is responsible for doing the actual beating, an atmosphere of hate has been created by the way Kennecott Minerals-Eagle has lied and the company, together with Michigan elected officials and bureaucrats have acted in the most anti-democratic manner by trying to pit people against each other claiming this sulfide mining project is in any way about jobs. Science, like democracy has been cast aside and the Pryor family has suffered the consequences when we all know the real intent of this cowardly act is to try to silence everyone. Jon Cherry pretends to have "clean hands" in this dispicable beating... which, by the way is nothing but a form of outright terrorism... but, Mr. Cherry's hands are just as dirty as tose who carried out the beating of Bob Pryor because Kennecott has proceeded in such a dirty, deceitful, lying and underhanded manner from the very beginning... this is what has given rise to the campaign of hate. Make no mistake, anyone can listen to or read what people are saying and you can tell that this kind of thing was going to happen eventually. Violence and intimidation is part and parcel of the corporate agenda. Not only was this vicious beating an attempted murder as Cynthia Pryor has stated... it is an act of terror. What is worse is the fact that these thugs believe they can get away with doing something like this... they did this thinking the police would not act to apprehend them because everyone knows the police and the prosecutors turn a blind eye to this kind of violence. This is part of a pattern in the Upper Peninsula... from the Italian Hall Fire in Calumet, to violent union busting, to Cleveland Cliffs threatening to bring in scabs not long ago... this kind of violence against innocent people has gone unpunnished in the Upper Peninsula when the issue is corporate profits. I pass out a few leaflets at the Island Casino about how workers are employed in this smoke-filled casino without any rights and the entire UP state police contingent comes out in full force to "protect the casino operators." Our Organizing Committee will match up to one-thousand dollars the reward for the person who comes forward with the information leading to the arrest, conviction AND imprisonment for all three culprits in this dirty beating of Bob Pryor. Alan L. Maki Director of Organizing, Midwest Casino Workers Organizing Council This attack on Bob Pryor is a disgrace.

One thing for certain no matter who is responsible for doing the actual beating, an atmosphere of hate has been created by the way Kennecott Minerals-Eagle has lied and the company, together with Michigan elected officials and bureaucrats have acted in the most anti-democratic manner by trying to pit people against each other claiming this sulfide mining project is in any way about jobs.

Science, like democracy has been cast aside and the Pryor family has suffered the consequences when we all know the real intent of this cowardly act is to try to silence everyone.

Jon Cherry pretends to have "clean hands" in this dispicable beating… which, by the way is nothing but a form of outright terrorism… but, Mr. Cherry's hands are just as dirty as tose who carried out the beating of Bob Pryor because Kennecott has proceeded in such a dirty, deceitful, lying and underhanded manner from the very beginning… this is what has given rise to the campaign of hate.

Make no mistake, anyone can listen to or read what people are saying and you can tell that this kind of thing was going to happen eventually.

Violence and intimidation is part and parcel of the corporate agenda.

Not only was this vicious beating an attempted murder as Cynthia Pryor has stated… it is an act of terror.

What is worse is the fact that these thugs believe they can get away with doing something like this… they did this thinking the police would not act to apprehend them because everyone knows the police and the prosecutors turn a blind eye to this kind of violence. This is part of a pattern in the Upper Peninsula… from the Italian Hall Fire in Calumet, to violent union busting, to Cleveland Cliffs threatening to bring in scabs not long ago… this kind of violence against innocent people has gone unpunnished in the Upper Peninsula when the issue is corporate profits.

I pass out a few leaflets at the Island Casino about how workers are employed in this smoke-filled casino without any rights and the entire UP state police contingent comes out in full force to "protect the casino operators."

Our Organizing Committee will match up to one-thousand dollars the reward for the person who comes forward with the information leading to the arrest, conviction AND imprisonment for all three culprits in this dirty beating of Bob Pryor.

Alan L. Maki
Director of Organizing,
Midwest Casino Workers Organizing Council

]]> Comment on Man Attacked Over Sulfide Mine Issue by Joseph LeFevre http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4884 Joseph LeFevre Sun, 11 May 2008 02:53:00 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4884 I find it in extremely poor taste that a lapdog of Rio Tinto would be the first to post a comment on this issue. Such haste reveals his obvious concern over how this deplorable act of violence would affect his company's public image. It also makes it very clear that Kennecott monitors this website very closely, so it goes without saying that would Mr. Cherry is aware of the challenge to match Mr. Mukkala's reward, but chooses to ignore it. If you are sincerely aggrieved by Mr. Pryor's suffering, then why don't you put your money where your mouth is Cherry? I find it in extremely poor taste that a lapdog of Rio Tinto would be the first to post a comment on this issue. Such haste reveals his obvious concern over how this deplorable act of violence would affect his company's public image. It also makes it very clear that Kennecott monitors this website very closely, so it goes without saying that would Mr. Cherry is aware of the challenge to match Mr. Mukkala's reward, but chooses to ignore it. If you are sincerely aggrieved by Mr. Pryor's suffering, then why don't you put your money where your mouth is Cherry?

]]> Comment on Man Attacked Over Sulfide Mine Issue by David Richarde http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4883 David Richarde Sun, 11 May 2008 01:20:03 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4883 The important comment we await is that of Jennifer Granholm. She takes an oath to protect the citizens of Michigan. Why would she comment? The men who attacked Mr. Pryor, made certain comments that raise to the level of a "hate crime". A citizen that voices an opinion, or strives to uphold values they hold dear, cannot be held hostage through the threat and actuality of physical violence, ever. Granholm needs to state this in an unequivocal way. Call her office today and tell her so! The important comment we await is that of Jennifer Granholm. She takes an oath to protect the citizens of Michigan. Why would she comment? The men who attacked Mr. Pryor, made certain comments that raise to the level of a "hate crime". A citizen that voices an opinion, or strives to uphold values they hold dear, cannot be held hostage through the threat and actuality of physical violence, ever. Granholm needs to state this in an unequivocal way. Call her office today and tell her so!

]]> Comment on Man Attacked Over Sulfide Mine Issue by Don Snitgen http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4881 Don Snitgen Sat, 10 May 2008 16:22:39 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4881 I will pledge $100 toward an award fund for the apprehension of the persons who attacked Robert Pryor regardless of whether Kennecott matches it. Let me know if savethewildup wants to manage such a fund. I hope it will grow to a size that will significantly increase the odds of catching and convicting the criminals who injured Bob. If savethewildup goes ahead with this I will help solicit funds from others. Don Snitgen I will pledge $100 toward an award fund for the apprehension of the persons who attacked Robert Pryor regardless of whether Kennecott matches it.
Let me know if savethewildup wants to manage such a fund. I hope it will grow to a size that will significantly increase the odds of catching and convicting the criminals who injured Bob.
If savethewildup goes ahead with this I will help solicit funds from others.
Don Snitgen

]]> Comment on Great Lakes/ Water Issues Category by Dan http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/welcome-to-the-great-lakes-water-issues-category/#comment-4875 Dan Sat, 10 May 2008 03:18:45 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/welcome-to-the-great-lakes-water-issues-category/#comment-4875 The link below is to a recent article on sulfide mining on Minnesota's iron range: http://articles.citypages.com/2008-05-07/feature/buried-treasure/full/ The link below is to a recent article on sulfide mining on Minnesota's iron range:

http://articles.citypages.com/2008-05-07/feature/buried-treasure/full/

]]> Comment on Man Attacked Over Sulfide Mine Issue by chip truscon http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4872 chip truscon Fri, 09 May 2008 23:51:24 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4872 Greetings citizens, I will match Mr. Mukkala's $100 reward. I would urge other interested parties such as Huron Mountain Club, KBIC, local banks and other vested institutions (that have not been tainted by Kennecott bribery) to contribute to the reward fund for the apprehension of those responsible for the assault on Mr. Pryor. Sincerely, Chip Truscon Greetings citizens,
I will match Mr. Mukkala's $100 reward. I would urge other interested parties such as Huron Mountain Club, KBIC, local banks and other vested institutions (that have not been tainted by Kennecott bribery) to contribute to the reward fund for the apprehension of those responsible for the assault on Mr. Pryor.
Sincerely,
Chip Truscon

]]> Comment on Man Attacked Over Sulfide Mine Issue by chip truscon http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4869 chip truscon Fri, 09 May 2008 23:37:47 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4869 The unmitigated gall of Jon Cherry to deplore this act of violence is yet another example of his ethical bankruptcy and that of Rio Tintos. I am sure he will feign innocence and shock. No one should be surprised that this act of violence has occurred. Nor should we be shocked if it escalates. Rio Tintos has a worldwide reputation for using force and coercion to achieve their corporate goals. Sincerely, Chip Truscon The unmitigated gall of Jon Cherry to deplore this act of violence is yet another example of his ethical bankruptcy and that of Rio Tintos.
I am sure he will feign innocence and shock. No one should be surprised that this act of violence has occurred. Nor should we be shocked if it escalates. Rio Tintos has a worldwide reputation for using force and coercion to achieve their corporate goals.
Sincerely,
Chip Truscon

]]> Comment on Man Attacked Over Sulfide Mine Issue by Doug Cornett http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4867 Doug Cornett Fri, 09 May 2008 18:22:16 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4867 Come on, Mr. Cherry. You guys should be able to cough up $1,000 for the Reward to apprehend these scoundrels. Or how about $10,000? It's really chump-change for the likes of a guy like you! It shouldn't need to be matched by retired people living on fixed incomes! How about it John? Show us some of your Christian compassion! Sincerely, Doug Cornett Come on, Mr. Cherry. You guys should be able to cough up $1,000 for the Reward to apprehend these scoundrels. Or how about $10,000? It's really chump-change for the likes of a guy like you! It shouldn't need to be matched by retired people living on fixed incomes!

How about it John? Show us some of your Christian compassion!

Sincerely,

Doug Cornett

]]> Comment on Man Attacked Over Sulfide Mine Issue by Ben Mukkala http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4864 Ben Mukkala Fri, 09 May 2008 12:51:42 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4864 The attack on Mr. Pryor is a terrible turn of events concerning the Kennecott Mine dispute. I would offer a $100.00 reward for apprehension of these attackers if Mr. Cherry and Kennecott would agree to match it. The attack on Mr. Pryor is a terrible turn of events concerning the Kennecott Mine dispute.
I would offer a $100.00 reward for apprehension of these attackers if Mr. Cherry and Kennecott would agree to match it.

]]> Comment on Man Attacked Over Sulfide Mine Issue by Theresa Brodowski http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4862 Theresa Brodowski Fri, 09 May 2008 10:48:10 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4862 I am appalled and outraged! The unconscionable attack on Mr. Pryor was no accident--it was orchestrated. I am confident that the cowardly hoodlums and the group that organized this will be found and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Therese, Retired Medical Librarian I am appalled and outraged! The unconscionable attack on Mr. Pryor was no accident–it was orchestrated. I am confident that the cowardly hoodlums and the group that organized this will be found and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Therese, Retired Medical Librarian

]]> Comment on Man Attacked Over Sulfide Mine Issue by Doug Cornett http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4857 Doug Cornett Thu, 08 May 2008 23:53:58 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4857 Mr. Cherry's hollow response is typical of one who will stop at nothing to gain multi-billion dollar profits for a foreign-owned corporation. Cherry conveniently forgets about Kennecott's security attempts to close public roads across the Yellow Dog Plains and intimidate people to keep them away. You and Kennecott are a disgrace, Mr. Cherry. You can try all you want to buy the people's support. We will be bullied no longer by Kennecott or your thugs. Sincerely, Doug Cornett Mr. Cherry's hollow response is typical of one who will stop at nothing to gain multi-billion dollar profits for a foreign-owned corporation. Cherry conveniently forgets about Kennecott's security attempts to close public roads across the Yellow Dog Plains and intimidate people to keep them away. You and Kennecott are a disgrace, Mr. Cherry. You can try all you want to buy the people's support. We will be bullied no longer by Kennecott or your thugs.

Sincerely,

Doug Cornett

]]> Comment on Man Attacked Over Sulfide Mine Issue by Jon Cherry http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4851 Jon Cherry Wed, 07 May 2008 23:28:03 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/man-attacked-over-sulfide-mine-issue/#comment-4851 News of this disturbing event has reached me, and Kennecott. I wish to express our own sense of disappointment, and condemn those who would see violence as an appropriate means of resolving issues. It is not, and the actions directed at Mr. Pryor over the weekend are intolerable. We support the swift apprehension of those responsible. They should be held fully accountable. We encourage anyone with any information to immediately contact law enforcement. As a company, we appreciate that there are different perspectives about mining. Regardless, there is never a place for violence. We hope for Mr. Pryor a quick recovery. Jon Cherry Kennecott Minerals - Eagle News of this disturbing event has reached me, and Kennecott. I wish to express our own sense of disappointment, and condemn those who would see violence as an appropriate means of resolving issues. It is not, and the actions directed at Mr. Pryor over the weekend are intolerable.

We support the swift apprehension of those responsible. They should be held fully accountable. We encourage anyone with any information to immediately contact law enforcement.

As a company, we appreciate that there are different perspectives about mining. Regardless, there is never a place for violence.

We hope for Mr. Pryor a quick recovery.

Jon Cherry
Kennecott Minerals - Eagle

]]> Comment on Earth Day Music Jam & Concert by chris magadanz http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/earth-day-music-jam-concert/#comment-4817 chris magadanz Fri, 02 May 2008 15:16:18 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/earth-day-music-jam-concert/#comment-4817 What is more important to you? Clean water or materialism. What is more important to you? Clean water or materialism.

]]> Comment on Hearing begins on permits for Kennecott mine project by Anthony http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/hearing-begins-on-permits-for-kennecott-mine-project/#comment-4812 Anthony Thu, 01 May 2008 16:03:15 +0000 http://www.savethewildup.org/blog/hearing-begins-on-permits-for-kennecott-mine-project/#comment-4812 I recently read in the Mining Journal an article on these very hearings. What I'm confused about though is that they said that the judge is a DEQ employee! Isn't that like a conflict of interest? They also went on to state that he will then make a "recommendation" to head DEQ head honcho Steven Chester. So ultimately the decision is in the hands of the guy that made it in the first place! I am not getting my hopes up on this one unfortunately. I recently read in the Mining Journal an article on these very hearings. What I'm confused about though is that they said that the judge is a DEQ employee! Isn't that like a conflict of interest? They also went on to state that he will then make a "recommendation" to head DEQ head honcho Steven Chester. So ultimately the decision is in the hands of the guy that made it in the first place! I am not getting my hopes up on this one unfortunately.

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