01-18-2016, 08:51 AM
Yeah, it's a real and complex issue which spans the globe, Cutz. I think those investing in water rights are savvy and a lot more focus needs to go into water management and distribution.
What bothers me so much about the situation in Flint specifically, aside from *gasp* the risk to the health and safety of the masses, is the shortsightedness and fucked-up priorities of the state government.
I understand wanting to switch to a cheaper water source for budgetary reasons. They're fortunate to have such water supply options there. But, the failure on the part of the administrators to ensure that the water was treated sufficiently for public consumption is some seriously negligent bullshit. The improperly treated water from the Flint River corroded the delivery pipes to the extent that any water passing through them is now toxic.
So, to save some (tax payer contributed) money, thousands of people's health was put at risk by their local government and now the federal government will have to spend way more (tax payer contributed) money to try and fix the easily foreseeable and avoidable problem. On the plus side, if there is one, the investment in new infrastructure was probably long overdue anyway.
What bothers me so much about the situation in Flint specifically, aside from *gasp* the risk to the health and safety of the masses, is the shortsightedness and fucked-up priorities of the state government.
I understand wanting to switch to a cheaper water source for budgetary reasons. They're fortunate to have such water supply options there. But, the failure on the part of the administrators to ensure that the water was treated sufficiently for public consumption is some seriously negligent bullshit. The improperly treated water from the Flint River corroded the delivery pipes to the extent that any water passing through them is now toxic.
So, to save some (tax payer contributed) money, thousands of people's health was put at risk by their local government and now the federal government will have to spend way more (tax payer contributed) money to try and fix the easily foreseeable and avoidable problem. On the plus side, if there is one, the investment in new infrastructure was probably long overdue anyway.