Hi all.
Never heard of this guy but contrary to popular belief, I really don’t know everyone. C’mon, it’s a joke!
MLA Garth Rowswell claims to stand for environmental advocacy. Please tell me what I am missing. These people are so uninformed for the positions that they hold, and they are the ones allowed TO MAKE DECISIONS on our behalf; in our “best” interest. And they get paid well to execute those decisions…..completely uninformed decisions.
For the amount of information that is out there and well circulated, it is completely unacceptable that the representatives, elected public officials, dare to open their mouths without seriously having the will to read and consider the information on both sides of the issues and arguments.
Perhaps, for the sake of “benefit of the doubt”, some do read, do think, do have a different opinion from the linear party line, but are muzzled the same way that gov’t scientists are restrained, completely believable. But perhaps they should do the right thing and just step down.
Having said that though, it’s maddening at the very least and we know that they want that guaranteed salary and retirement package. Who wouldn’t? Oh, here’s a thought. Someone with integrity.
This kind of commentary by MLA Rowswell clearly shows a lack of critical thinking if for no other reason than he simply can’t be bothered. The kool-aid tastes good enough as is, thank you.
So, my suggestion is to phone blitz this guy’s office and let him have it. His contact info is:
Vermilion.Lloydminster.Wainwright@assembly.ab.ca
Ph: 780-842-6177
No, you are misinformed. Grassy Mountain was clearly rejected two years by the AER. Brian Jean interfered in what was supposed to be an independent process. All the UCP MLA's have been told to direct any constituents with concerns about coal mining to Brian Jean's office. How do I know? I phoned them and was told where to go (fairly rudely by one receptionist). Rowswell is clearly misinformed about the ability of mining companies to mitigate or reverse pollution from mining in the air and water, their ability to contain polluted water and the damage to soil, as well as the quantities of water they require (from the watershed that feeds semi-arid southern Alberta) that would then not be available for irrigation ($14 billion agri-food industry), First Nations and municipalities. I could send him, and you, reams of documentation but then you would have to read it.
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I sent a blazing letter of dissent. He should step down. He's not even close to doing his due diligence.