Flint, Michigan
@nanette64 (20363)
Fairfield, Texas
April 21, 2016 11:01am CST
What kind of short cuts will those in power take? Just ask the 99,000 residents of Flint, Michigan. How can someone with a conscience manipulate water results and tamper with reports, especially when you're talking about lead in a drinking water source.
Lead in the water can cause: brain damage, high blood pressure, vomiting and stomach pain, learning difficulties in children and miscarriages.
Apparently the three who have had the finger pointed at them are Mike Glasgow, Stephen Busch and Michael Prysby and they could all face up to 5 years in prison if found guilty.
Can you imagine the damage that has been done to the population of Flint since this has been apparently a problem since 2014? But you can bet those three have probably been drinking bottled water or have a Britta in their refrigerator.
The man who ran the city water plant and two state officials were hit with criminal charges.
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@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
21 Apr 16
Unfortunately, I don't think there is any punishment that could undo or fix the damage that has been done. I'm sure that effects of that water will be felt for decades to come, unfortunately. I hope they at least feel immensely sorry for what they've done. Those poor people!
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Apr 16
The scary part is how many of other Flints are out there?
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
21 Apr 16
Oh exactly @JohnRoberts . I know we get one here every 2 years and I don't like what it says. You can bet there is a Britta in my refrigerator.
