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To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (58813)5/5/2007 2:16:58 PM
From: Elmer Flugum  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 90947
 
The mining industry has held sway over our government since the 1800s.

You got a better way of getting minerals. And I can't imagine a more incorrect statement than the one you made, anyway.

The mining industry has been allowed to do their thing and walk away leaving the clean-up (if there is one) to the taxpayers.

The terms allowed by the government have been overly liberal in order to promote mining.

It is not a question of doing without, but a question of doing it responsibly.

earthworksaction.org

len



To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (58813)5/5/2007 2:19:27 PM
From: Elmer Flugum  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 90947
 
"I assume you're trying to imply their enormous economic sway allows them to dictate to Congress and the President.

bea.gov

As you can see, they account for about 1% - 2% of GNP. Some sway."

It is not what they contribute to the American economy that counts as much as what they contribute to our corrupt politicians.

len


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