Gov.
Scott Walker’s DNR has shown its colors in its treatment of Herr Environmental,
Inc. of Oconomowoc, a waste hauler, who dumped excessive amounts of human waste
from septic tanks into fields, potentially poisoning 40 water wells nearby.
By
the political appointments of Secretary Cathy Stepp and deputy secretary Matt
Moroney, Scott Walker has transformed the DNR from protector of Wisconsin’s water, land, and air into partner with polluting businesses.
The
DNR, however, doesn’t want to punish Herr Environmental too harshly for its
repeated irresponsible violations. The
company contributes regularly to Republican causes. A light tap on the wrist should be
sufficient—a fine around $4,000 compared to a DOJ fine of $20,000 to
$40,000. According to Stepp, DNR’s wimpy
response to serious environmental violations should be more than enough to
encourage Herr to stop its childish behavior and “self-regulate” in the future. Yeah, right.
This bizarre approach reminds me of new parents who think
they can quiet their three-year old’s temper tantrum by reasoning with him and
happily assuming the child “got it” and will never have another tantrum.
I need a yard sign that says, “Wisconsin should stand for
clean water, not with polluting businesses.”
See this excellent blog from my neighbor, Paul Adair, that
was published in MJS’ Germantown NOW a couple days ago -- http://www.germantownnow.com/blogs/communityblogs/150503425.html#comments
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Awesome!
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