| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Jane Smith |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 08:36:17 AM
Editorial http://www.middletownjournal.com/o/content/oh/story/opinions/editorial/2008/12/14/mj121408editorial_R.html
City's need for SunCoke remains
Sunday, December 14, 2008
A lot has changed since last May when we acknowledged that Middletown City Council had made a difficult but correct decision in approving a rezoning that paves the way for a new coke-producing plant to benefit AK Steel's local steelmaking facility.
What has changed?
The American economy has nosedived into the worst recession in generations. Middletown's economy, which had already been struggling, needs the many jobs that will come with construction of SunCoke Energy's $340 million facility in the city's southwestern corner, as well as the permanent jobs that will remain when the plant is up and running.
Garden Manor Extended Care Center, one of the original opponents of the plan, has dropped its opposition after SunCoke agreed to move coke oven batteries away from the nursing home, to another part of its planned site. Garden Manor, with some 400 jobs, had threatened to close or relocate if Middletown approved the rezoning.
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has approved a permit for the facility.
Middletown's desperate need for this economic shot in the arm was emphasized with the city's inclusion last week on Forbes.com's list of the top 10 "fastest-dying" towns in America. (Middletown was No. 10.) The SunCoke facility itself will not turn around the local economy, but by providing coke and electricity to the Middletown Works it will help to secure AK Steel jobs here for years to come.
City Council's decision was difficult because of the opposition from Garden Manor and several Monroe residents who live near the SunCoke site. Although Garden Manor dropped its objections and lawsuit, the neighbors who understandably do not want a coke-producing plant in their back yards have continued to protest and have won the support of Monroe City Council, which has chosen to spend tax dollars to fight in court a project that would benefit the entire region's economy during this recession.
We're disappointed that Monroe council members have been drawn into this conflict and rejected recent pleas from the local Chamber of Commerce and the Butler County Building & Construction Trades Council, AFL/CIO, which support the project and the jobs it will create.
Most unfortunate is the widening rift that appears to be forming between the two local governments. Monroe council members not only stood firm on their plan to challenge the EPA permit, but voted to drop out of the Chamber of Commerce which serves businesses in Middletown, Monroe and Trenton. Council members are discussing joining another chamber or starting a Monroe chamber.
We respect Monroe officials' loyalty to the affected constituents and their desire to stand apart from Middletown marked most dramatically several years ago by Monroe's secession from the Middletown City School District but there's little they can do to change Monroe's geographic location. Monroe is Middletown's southern neighbor, and Middletown is a steel town plain and simple with all the associated grime and pollution that comes with a large steelmaking facility. It's difficult to believe that anyone who has bought a home within five miles of Middletown isn't aware that there's a big, untidy steel mill there that has provided good livings for generations of Middletown-area and Monroe residents for more than a century. As much as Monroe officials might want to disassociate with Middletown, they cannot built a bubble over their town.
One thing that hasn't changed since last May? This debate still is a NIMBY argument. NIMBY, of course, stands for "Not In My Back Yard."
The opponents, including Monroe council, want it both ways: They say they are not opposed to a new coke plant but chiefly oppose its location, close to Monroe's boundary, because of air-pollution concerns. Never mind the fact that any change in location would merely shift any pollution problems to someone else's back yard.
As chamber officials noted on this page last week, it's unlikely that Monroe's gesture will halt construction of the SunCoke plant or stand in the way of Suncoke's planned 20-year partnership with AK Steel. Instead of spending public money fighting another town's economic development efforts, we would prefer to see Monroe work with Middletown and the two companies to address and mitigate any and all environmental concerns.
Middletown simply cannot afford to turn its back on the new jobs SunCoke would bring to southwest Ohio and the AK Steel jobs that would be protected by this large investment. We hope our neighbors in Monroe, who also stand to benefit from this project, will tell their elected officials to get out of progress' way.
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| Keith50 |
Posted - 12/16/2008 : 08:32:14 AM
I wouldnt put anything pass AK. They probally would closed down to get there way. They didnt care locking them out,to this day there is replacemeant workers that are working there and are allowed more say then people that have been there for years.They didnt care when they moved there office's out to West Chester. I hate to see them close cos of the worker's out there but if they do it to just get there way Id be all over them to clean up there Damn messes. |
| buckeyenut |
Posted - 12/16/2008 : 08:14:37 AM
The Middletown Journal is always going to have a bias towards AK. The MJ lives and dies by AK. No AK news = nothing to print.
Many years ago I was an independent dealer for the Journal (back when you could actually live off your earnings) and serviced store and box routes. If any news came out about AK/Armco, especially an accident, it was like Christmas. We'd double our normal haul and still sell out. The Journal needs AK in order to stay in business. Afterall, what else are they gonna print? You don't get a crazy woman in a cow suit everyday.
Urso makes a good point when he says Middletown should quote:
steer away from the idea heavy industry jobs and focus on jobs in the technology field and something more green
Middletown Council needs to stop living in the past and look to the future. They need to help their residents understand the changes affecting them, too. I overheard a rumor yesterday AK is willing to possibly shut down to get this coke plant. I feel strongly they will eventually shut down the old coke oven and the jobs will be eliminated.
Between AK & the MJ it's all smoke and mirrors. Unfortunately, the wind is blowing towards Monroe. |
| cmsquare |
Posted - 12/16/2008 : 08:08:47 AM
Treehugs
You had better go ahead and slow down and re-read that forbes article again.
deep breath.
re-think things...including your name.
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| Jane Smith |
Posted - 12/16/2008 : 08:05:34 AM
hornet89- no, but something is always falling out of it. |
| Ursosju25 |
Posted - 12/16/2008 : 12:41:10 AM
The Middletown Journal is clearly bias towards the coke plant. It has now refused to put several of out letters in the paper in opposition to this coke plant. When it does put it in the paper it somehow edits out key points in the letter. In the past two weeks not one but two letters have been edited and key information has been cut out of the letter. Someone called the journal on it and they said " We only post opinions not facts" TRUE STORY! Its a complete joke and the Middletown Journal is pretty much the Middletown Urinal......It will be sad to see what they do when we win this fight. They will probably write a sad editorial yelling at people like me and the city of Monroe for ruining their town. Its sad but Middletown is already ruined thanks to a City council that has no clue whats in the best for the people they represent. For over 5 years now the council of Middletown has been running what use to be a decent town into the ground and right now its moving faster than ever before. If Middletown for once would steer away from the idea heavy industry jobs and focus on jobs in the technology field and something more green and also create more jobs then the 75 this plant is going to employ. I proposed these kind of ideas to the City Council of Middletown they ignored it. I won't hesitate to call them stupid because they area. The people of Middletown need to come together and get everyone one of them out of city hall. Start new and get the city of Middletown going again if not Mr. Mulligan and company will destroy Middletown. Sorry for being harsh but I have no respect for any of the council members in Middltown or anyone that has tried to push this through and having the nerve to say this could save the Middletown economy. |
| Hornet89 |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 9:59:55 PM
Isis, your a little dramatic....the sky isnt falling.... |
| No money |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 8:04:22 PM
There are choices to this problem:
Monroe can start a daily paper, yeh right!
Start taking the Cincinnati or Dayton papers.
And the best one: Stop reading the Middletown paper at home or on line which won't happen as then no one would have as much to complain about. Any of these seems to be easy choices.
The Enquire is in my mailbox every morning, it is an easy choice. |
| mrschoeps |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 4:26:09 PM
quote:
[i]Originally posted by monroegardener[/i]
[br]Content notwithstanding, it kills me that MJ won't bother themselves to properly edit their stuff for grammar and spelling.
The really sad thing is, they think they HAVE.
Case in point -- how about this wonderfully worded headline on their webpage?:
"20 percent of not ready for switch to digital TV" |
| Jane Smith |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 4:21:43 PM
No, I believe they have always supported AK.
More so, then employees of AK, and their own residents of Middletown.
AK mocks the City, pulling it's offices to West Chester.
Just as the Atrium, rather fund Franklin Schools, or Mason.
They are no different, then the automakers.
When they tighten their finances, and CEO's make a reasonable wage.
And employees are paid what they should be, you can then upgrade your pollution standards.
The reality is that, if they all truly cared about their City.
Everyone of the large business, would invest in Middletown.
Not in further polluting, but in it's infrastructure, building new schools, building a better economy,
and long term goal of reducing it's pollution. If you don't have a strong and healthy, work force. And happy, healthy families, and children... What future does it have?
If President Obama is planning another recovery, like President Roosevelt,
then AK needs to get on the band wagon and call for, American only Steel to be used.
And prepare a work force that will travel. You want the future, there it is 8-12 years.
or AK should build their coke plant next to the hospital. Then you have a revolving door,
and a positive outlook for their future.
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| BostonBill |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 2:21:03 PM
quote:
[i]Originally posted by John Beagle[/i]
[br]The AK Journal headline made me laugh today. Thanks.
Seriously, do you feel that with just 1 editorial, the journal is in bed with AK. (That sounds dirty)
How about this headline.
Coke deal leaves parties dillsional and broke! |
| John Beagle |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 2:06:35 PM
The AK Journal headline made me laugh today. Thanks.
Seriously, do you feel that with just 1 editorial, the journal is in bed with AK. (That sounds dirty) |
| Tracy |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 11:38:42 AM
quote:
[i]Originally posted by monroegardener[/i]
[br]quote:
[i]Originally posted by treehugs101[/i]
[br]"Anybody else find irony in someone with "treehugs" in their name promoting coke ovens?
Moving right along...."
Isn't it ironic that a town on Forbse's top 10 fastest dying towns in America vowed to spend as much as needed to stop a coke facility from being built. It's also ironic that an argument against the plant is pollution, and one main solution is relocating the plant (basically making it somebody else's problem). Just as long as it isn't behind your trailor park it's not your problem right?
#1 You seem to be confusing Monroe with Middletown. Unless you saw Monroe named in that Forbes article?
#2 Relocating the plant doesn't have to mean that any residential areas (trailer parks included) have to suffer the consequences of coke plant emissions, does it? That does not seem, to me, to be what the opposition is about.
#3 I don't live in a "trailor" park.
I agree with this post.
Tree -
When you post comments to degrade those in opposition to your point then you lose any credibility. Try posting your point with out your negative attacks. Maybe you can come up with some new information instead? |
| monroegardener |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 11:09:45 AM
quote:
[i]Originally posted by treehugs101[/i]
[br]"Anybody else find irony in someone with "treehugs" in their name promoting coke ovens?
Moving right along...."
Isn't it ironic that a town on Forbse's top 10 fastest dying towns in America vowed to spend as much as needed to stop a coke facility from being built. It's also ironic that an argument against the plant is pollution, and one main solution is relocating the plant (basically making it somebody else's problem). Just as long as it isn't behind your trailor park it's not your problem right?
#1 You seem to be confusing Monroe with Middletown. Unless you saw Monroe named in that Forbes article?
#2 Relocating the plant doesn't have to mean that any residential areas (trailer parks included) have to suffer the consequences of coke plant emissions, does it? That does not seem, to me, to be what the opposition is about.
#3 I don't live in a "trailor" park.
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| Keith50 |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 11:06:07 AM
You missing the point tree. We dont need another coke plant. They have one already that is killing us. |
| treehugs101 |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 11:00:42 AM
"Anybody else find irony in someone with "treehugs" in their name promoting coke ovens?
Moving right along...."
Isn't it ironic that a town on Forbse's top 10 fastest dying towns in America vowed to spend as much as needed to stop a coke facility from being built. It's also ironic that an argument against the plant is pollution, and one main solution is relocating the plant (basically making it somebody else's problem). Just as long as it isn't behind your trailor park it's not your problem right? |
| monroegardener |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 10:30:26 AM
quote:
[i]Originally posted by Keith50[/i]
[br]quote:
[i]Originally posted by blueblood[/i]
[br]quote:
[i]Originally posted by Bretland[/i]
[br]Tracy,
Did those ethics apply to the recent Presidential election? I would argue that the media definitely took sides and as a result reported way more negative about the Republican candidate than the Democratic one. Is the result of the election tainted? If you ask those that voted Democratic - it's probably not.
So, is the Middletown Journal guilty of siding with the City that it represents? Probably not. I would bet that the majority of Middletown residents (and Journal subscribers)agree with the editorial.
All we can do is voice our concerns and take legal action - if it will make a difference. It will be interesting to see how this all plays out. Some say we are wasting our time - you say we have an excellent chance of forcing a change (through litigation) in the SunCoke location.
We'll see.
All concerned parties in favor of the plant, desperately wanted the issue NOT to go on the ballot, which is why the settlement that removed Garden Manor from the objection and effectively blocked the initiative. We will maybe never know about the "settlement". Just another example of MJ one sided approach in reporting they no longer object.
I walked in near 100 degree weather gathering signatures and the main objection was fear of jury duty. The areas I went were overwhelmingly opposed to this plant and it could not be allowed on the ballot in Middletown and all proponents knew and prevented that from happening. Middletown residents did not approve of this plant.
How true you are. Are council knew if it was put to vote that it would of been defeated. It's what I have been saying for a longtime now and will continue in saying it. ARE COUNCIL DOESNT CARE WHAT THE PEOPLE THINK.
Anybody else think it might be informative to see the Middletown Council members get audited? |
| Keith50 |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 10:21:14 AM
quote:
[i]Originally posted by blueblood[/i]
[br]quote:
[i]Originally posted by Bretland[/i]
[br]Tracy,
Did those ethics apply to the recent Presidential election? I would argue that the media definitely took sides and as a result reported way more negative about the Republican candidate than the Democratic one. Is the result of the election tainted? If you ask those that voted Democratic - it's probably not.
So, is the Middletown Journal guilty of siding with the City that it represents? Probably not. I would bet that the majority of Middletown residents (and Journal subscribers)agree with the editorial.
All we can do is voice our concerns and take legal action - if it will make a difference. It will be interesting to see how this all plays out. Some say we are wasting our time - you say we have an excellent chance of forcing a change (through litigation) in the SunCoke location.
We'll see.
All concerned parties in favor of the plant, desperately wanted the issue NOT to go on the ballot, which is why the settlement that removed Garden Manor from the objection and effectively blocked the initiative. We will maybe never know about the "settlement". Just another example of MJ one sided approach in reporting they no longer object.
I walked in near 100 degree weather gathering signatures and the main objection was fear of jury duty. The areas I went were overwhelmingly opposed to this plant and it could not be allowed on the ballot in Middletown and all proponents knew and prevented that from happening. Middletown residents did not approve of this plant.
How true you are. Are council knew if it was put to vote that it would of been defeated. It's what I have been saying for a longtime now and will continue in saying it. ARE COUNCIL DOESNT CARE WHAT THE PEOPLE THINK. |
| blueblood |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 10:08:29 AM
quote:
[i]Originally posted by Bretland[/i]
[br]Tracy,
Did those ethics apply to the recent Presidential election? I would argue that the media definitely took sides and as a result reported way more negative about the Republican candidate than the Democratic one. Is the result of the election tainted? If you ask those that voted Democratic - it's probably not.
So, is the Middletown Journal guilty of siding with the City that it represents? Probably not. I would bet that the majority of Middletown residents (and Journal subscribers)agree with the editorial.
All we can do is voice our concerns and take legal action - if it will make a difference. It will be interesting to see how this all plays out. Some say we are wasting our time - you say we have an excellent chance of forcing a change (through litigation) in the SunCoke location.
We'll see.
All concerned parties in favor of the plant, desperately wanted the issue NOT to go on the ballot, which is why the settlement that removed Garden Manor from the objection and effectively blocked the initiative. We will maybe never know about the "settlement". Just another example of MJ one sided approach in reporting they no longer object.
I walked in near 100 degree weather gathering signatures and the main objection was fear of jury duty. The areas I went were overwhelmingly opposed to this plant and it could not be allowed on the ballot in Middletown and all proponents knew and prevented that from happening. Middletown residents did not approve of this plant. |
| monroegardener |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 09:51:39 AM
quote:
[i]Originally posted by treehugs101[/i]
[br]"Middletown's desperate need for this economic shot in the arm was emphasized with the city's inclusion last week on Forbes.com's list of the top 10 "fastest-dying" towns in America. (Middletown was No. 10.) The SunCoke facility itself will not turn around the local economy, but by providing coke and electricity to the Middletown Works it will help to secure AK Steel jobs here for years to come."-City's need for SunCoke remains, Sunday, December 14, 2008, Middletown Journal
Keep on spending as much money as you guys need on fighting the coke plant and you guys might graduate to number 5 on Forbes's list of TOP 10 FASTEST DYING TOWNS. Last i heard year to date spending was around $70,000?
Anybody else find irony in someone with "treehugs" in their name promoting coke ovens?
Moving right along.... |
| Keith50 |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 09:50:27 AM
quote:
[i]Originally posted by Bretland[/i]
[br]Tracy,
Did those ethics apply to the recent Presidential election? I would argue that the media definitely took sides and as a result reported way more negative about the Republican candidate than the Democratic one. Is the result of the election tainted? If you ask those that voted Democratic - it's probably not.
So, is the Middletown Journal guilty of siding with the City that it represents? Probably not. I would bet that the majority of Middletown residents (and Journal subscribers)agree with the editorial.
All we can do is voice our concerns and take legal action - if it will make a difference. It will be interesting to see how this all plays out. Some say we are wasting our time - you say we have an excellent chance of forcing a change (through litigation) in the SunCoke location.
We'll see.
Brent how wrong you are. People here in "Dead Zone" (Middletown) are so tired of who we have in office. I went as far as emailing each one of the council to ask them to resign. Of course I never expexted a answer cos they dont listen to the people anymore. They are the ones to blame for this town that is dead. Just maybe they will see the lite when there voted out of the seat they are in now. |
| Bretland |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 09:42:43 AM
Tracy,
Did those ethics apply to the recent Presidential election? I would argue that the media definitely took sides and as a result reported way more negative about the Republican candidate than the Democratic one. Is the result of the election tainted? If you ask those that voted Democratic - it's probably not.
So, is the Middletown Journal guilty of siding with the City that it represents? Probably not. I would bet that the majority of Middletown residents (and Journal subscribers)agree with the editorial.
All we can do is voice our concerns and take legal action - if it will make a difference. It will be interesting to see how this all plays out. Some say we are wasting our time - you say we have an excellent chance of forcing a change (through litigation) in the SunCoke location.
We'll see. |
| treehugs101 |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 09:31:24 AM
"Middletown's desperate need for this economic shot in the arm was emphasized with the city's inclusion last week on Forbes.com's list of the top 10 "fastest-dying" towns in America. (Middletown was No. 10.) The SunCoke facility itself will not turn around the local economy, but by providing coke and electricity to the Middletown Works it will help to secure AK Steel jobs here for years to come."-City's need for SunCoke remains, Sunday, December 14, 2008, Middletown Journal
Keep on spending as much money as you guys need on fighting the coke plant and you guys might graduate to number 5 on Forbes's list of TOP 10 FASTEST DYING TOWNS. Last i heard year to date spending was around $70,000?
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| Tracy |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 09:20:33 AM
code of ethics for reporters .. see if this fits the editorial they print about the ak issues it is a long read but very interesting
Preamble
Members of the Society of Professional Journalists believe that public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. The duty of the journalist is to further those ends by seeking truth and providing a fair and comprehensive account of events and issues. Conscientious journalists from all media and specialties strive to serve the public with thoroughness and honesty. Professional integrity is the cornerstone of a journalist's credibility. Members of the Society share a dedication to ethical behavior and adopt this code to declare the Society's principles and standards of practice.
Seek Truth and Report It
Journalists should be honest, fair and courageous in gathering, reporting and interpreting information.
Journalists should:
Test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care to avoid inadvertent error. Deliberate distortion is never permissible.
Diligently seek out subjects of news stories to give them the opportunity to respond to allegations of wrongdoing.
Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability.
Always question sources motives before promising anonymity. Clarify conditions attached to any promise made in exchange for information. Keep promises.
Make certain that headlines, news teases and promotional material, photos, video, audio, graphics, sound bites and quotations do not misrepresent. They should not oversimplify or highlight incidents out of context.
Never distort the content of news photos or video. Image enhancement for technical clarity is always permissible. Label montages and photo illustrations.
Avoid misleading re-enactments or staged news events. If re-enactment is necessary to tell a story, label it.
Avoid undercover or other surreptitious methods of gathering information except when traditional open methods will not yield information vital to the public. Use of such methods should be explained as part of the story
Never plagiarize.
Tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience boldly, even when it is unpopular to do so.
Examine their own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others.
Avoid stereotyping by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, geography, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance or social status.
Support the open exchange of views, even views they find repugnant.
Give voice to the voiceless; official and unofficial sources of information can be equally valid.
Distinguish between advocacy and news reporting. Analysis and commentary should be labeled and not misrepresent fact or context.
Distinguish news from advertising and shun hybrids that blur the lines between the two.
Recognize a special obligation to ensure that the public's business is conducted in the open and that government records are open to inspection.
Minimize Harm
Ethical journalists treat sources, subjects and colleagues as human beings deserving of respect.
Journalists should:
Show compassion for those who may be affected adversely by news coverage. Use special sensitivity when dealing with children and inexperienced sources or subjects.
Be sensitive when seeking or using interviews or photographs of those affected by tragedy or grief.
Recognize that gathering and reporting information may cause harm or discomfort. Pursuit of the news is not a license for arrogance.
Recognize that private people have a greater right to control information about themselves than do public officials and others who seek power, influence or attention. Only an overriding public need can justify intrusion into anyones privacy.
Show good taste. Avoid pandering to lurid curiosity.
Be cautious about identifying juvenile suspects or victims of sex crimes.
Be judicious about naming criminal suspects before the formal filing of charges.
Balance a criminal suspects fair trial rights with the publics right to be informed.
Act Independently
Journalists should be free of obligation to any interest other than the public's right to know.
Journalists should:
Avoid conflicts of interest, real or perceived.
Remain free of associations and activities that may compromise integrity or damage credibility.
Refuse gifts, favors, fees, free travel and special treatment, and shun secondary employment, political involvement, public office and service in community organizations if they compromise journalistic integrity.
Disclose unavoidable conflicts.
Be vigilant and courageous about holding those with power accountable.
Deny favored treatment to advertisers and special interests and resist their pressure to influence news coverage.
Be wary of sources offering information for favors or money; avoid bidding for news.
Be Accountable
Journalists are accountable to their readers, listeners, viewers and each other.
Journalists should:
Clarify and explain news coverage and invite dialogue with the public over journalistic conduct.
Encourage the public to voice grievances against the news media.
Admit mistakes and correct them promptly.
Expose unethical practices of journalists and the news media.
Abide by the same high standards to which they hold others.
The SPJ Code of Ethics is voluntarily embraced by thousands of
writers, editors and other news professionals. The present version of
the code was adopted by the 1996 SPJ National Convention, after months
of study and debate among the Society's members.
Sigma Delta Chi's first Code of Ethics was borrowed from the
American Society of Newspaper Editors in 1926. In 1973, Sigma Delta Chi
wrote its own code, which was revised in 1984, 1987 and 1996.
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| monroegardener |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 09:14:28 AM
quote:
[i]Originally posted by isis[/i]
[br]There's always room to start, the Monroe Journal daily, and the Middletown Journal weekly.
It's not even a weekly yet, but...
http://www.monroeobserver.com/
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| Keith50 |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 09:07:51 AM
Ak owns this town and the govermeant in this Dead Zone. |
| Jane Smith |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 09:03:54 AM
I would think, that Middletown Journal paper, would be more concerned about it's own welfare.
With technology advances, and more people reading their news from the Internet. The Middletown Journal,
as many newspapers, are a dying tradition. So, they do have something in common with Middletown, and AK.
But, insisting upon Monroe neighbor's, to let AK drag our entire City down, with Middletown ?
Sure, we know the environmental hazards, and have known so for over thirty years.
And more so, many million's of people, and Company's have changed their entire lives, around environmental change.
That's to better the world, the City's, the People. We have a greater conscious now. We know, we can make great
changes. And only we are responsible, for keeping our planet healthy.
So, unless they want to build a bubble around AK. They can't protect it forever. There is no job, no skill that can't be technologically advanced these days. So, putting all your eggs in one basket, as grandma used to say. Is absurd, but never less what Middletown has done. And to further destroy the environment, and all the people, far beyond the five miles around AK. Is an outlandish disregard, for human life.
There are thousand's of homeowners affected by the constant environmental hazards, that AK and many other company's are allowed to exhaust into our air. And none of these people, knew they were going to breathe in AK's waste, in their new homes.
I like many other family's choose to move to Monroe, because of it's growing school district. It's small town appeal, and location, and to get away from larger City's and contamination. I was shocked, to see how close we were located to AK. With having a child, with severe Asthma. And placing him in the new school building, I am constantly worried, every day.
So, to have an editorial that is PRO Pollution. I am pretty shocked, and sickened with the stupidity, that surrounds these ideal's that the Middletown Journal states. Do they think all of Middletown has been contaminated so badly, that they cannot make sound decisions? I'm wondering. But, damn them to bully Monroe, and ask us to be good neighbors?
I say, tell them to shove their subscription today. I am, it's free online anyways. But, when they see how much of their money is coming from Monroe neighbor's, maybe they will review their staff, and future. There's always room to start, the Monroe Journal daily, and the Middletown Journal weekly.
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| monroegardener |
Posted - 12/15/2008 : 08:43:12 AM
Content notwithstanding, it kills me that MJ won't bother themselves to properly edit their stuff for grammar and spelling. |
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