ILO's

[cowman]

Here in Alberta, starting Jan.1,2001 we have a new set up regarding intensive livestock facilities. No longer do the municipalties have the say in whether a hog barn or feedlot goes in their county. The head of the board that will now decide is Brian Bietz. He was formerly with the Energy and Utility board, whose purpose was to address concerns between oil companies and land owners. In Alberta that means basically letting the oil companies do whatever they want and to hell with the landowners! Was it good for Alberta? You bet, but not all that good for the individual landowner. Will huge pig barns be good for Alberta? Would you like to live right beside one? Will you enjoy those summer barbeques in the not so pure air while you sc**** the flies off your steak?

[pandiana]

I would reiterate from another thread: Profit for the short term is the only measuring stick that can be used by government to determine the value of industry. They give lipservice (in response to intense lobbying) to environmental concerns but where peoples' livelihood is concerned, money counts. After all, environmental concerns don't pay taxes, affect GNP, and provide few jobs.

[Deb]

To me, the best things in life are free but to them, they are "worth nothing"!