Michigan's shame
This Muskegon Chronicle editorial suggests the tide has turned in the state; now the public and major media all 'get' the critical issues. Why can't the legislature move ahead in ratifying the Great Lakes compact (warts and all)? And why are some in Lansing opposed to requiring major water-for-sale operations to submit their projects to a public interest test? There is no constituency opposed to this, and in favor of commercializing Michigan's water, except in Lansing.
It will be Michigan's shame if legislation putting the state's water up for grabs and for sale is passed and signed by the Governor.
To quote the above referenced editorial, in Ohio "senators realized that statesmanship and stewardship of the most precious resource in the region outweighs their deference to special interests like the Big Farm lobby and the Big Bottling concerns."
It won't be our Great State's shame, rather it will fall very specifically on the heads of each and every elected official who votes against PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC TRUST for ALL Michigan waters. We leave a legacy with each daily choice we make, and this one will be shameful and unforgivable. Generations will remember Michigan's current public servants by this very important decision.
Posted by: Molly | June 20, 2008 at 03:58 PM