Still no word on the Norfolk Southern chemical spill from the White House. Seems like everyone from local to federal government is taking the ostrich approach to the worst chemical disaster in recent history: if they don't see it (or mention it) it isn't there.
Wild animals and pets are still dying. People are going to die, too - slowly and painfully, from horrible cancers. The damage is spreading via air and river, thousands of miles away.
People should be going to prison for life over this.
@tyote obviously this whole situation is a fucking catastrophe. The government response is a joke atm. But also, in these situations, therein lies part of the problem - holding individuals accountable, not just the corporation. Start placing blame on the individuals: fine the CEO, give them jail time. I'm not at all hopeful this will start happening however
@MouthyMisfit Agree completely. There are terrorist attacks that have done less damage to a country, especially over the long-term. If nothing continues to be done, it essentially proves the ruling belief is that the lives of thousands (and perhaps millions) of people are worth less than the conveniences of a large rail corporation. If this were an attack from a foreign country, we'd probably already be beating the war drums and shooting missiles. Makes me nauseous.
@tyote All of this. It's abhorrent.