Discuss Heather Wylie's Oct. 30 Op-Ed article
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Some commenters are barking up the wrong Rapanos tree. The issue is whether Heather Wylie a Corps employee is entitled to express herself. Heather's rights are no less than COE Commander Gen. Flowers and Gen. Riley who expressed their opinions at the National Corps of Engineers Reform Network meetings '03 in St. Louis and '07 New Orleans. Jim Wood, a retired Corps employee.
Jim Wood @ 8:40 AM PDT, Oct 31, 2008
After the financial melt down which our nation has experienced, we should acknowedge that some regualtions are needed to control the greed of a few. I think that the enviorment needs protection as investors need protection. Also we must protect the whisle blows who are on the inside and know the mischeif that wrong doers are planning. It is to late to correct the problems after they have occurred.
Lyle Sports @ 7:08 AM PDT, Oct 31, 2008
The issue is not so much where one stands on the Clean Water Act...it is clearly in turmoil, and there are equal forces both for and against it, as with most issues in the public domain. The real issue here is being constrained by fear of retribution for exercising one's rights supposedly guaranteed by our constitution. Whether you consider Heather a "Hero" or "Environmental Fascist"; if anyone here was threatened or fired for commenting on this blog (for example), then you might start to worry about the true implications of her actions.
Michael James @ 6:18 AM PDT, Oct 31, 2008
What can I do to support Heather? This is a classic exapmle of the powerful vs. the powerless. People in our society need the freedom to speak up against injustices and abuses without fear of reprisals such as Heather faces. This is an example of the "ones in power" intimidating those who challange their authority. Our society is in desperate need of courageous voices, like Heather's, speaking out with authority about the issues threatening to destroy our world.
Mayabeth @ 3:03 AM PDT, Oct 31, 2008
The Clean Water Act needs to apply to Southwestern rivers whether or not they are navigable by anyone's definition - they are so intimately connected to our water supply. Thank you for taking a stand on your own time. I hope that within ACOE there's an equally robust dialogue taking place about not only the technical language of the CWA, but its intent.
water is my friend @ 10:34 PM PDT, Oct 30, 2008
To Pete: The Los Angeles River is NOT man-made. It was here before the Army Corps of Engineers put it in a concrete ditch to prevent flooding. Before the aqueduct brought us water from Owens Valley, the LA river WAS our water source - learn your local history!
gwalkamole @ 10:21 PM PDT, Oct 30, 2008
Chicago once turned its back on their river. So polluted they reversed its flow from Lake Michigan. Many people, like Chico and Steve, felt Chicago's river was a waste of effort. After years of renewal the river is a focal point of that city and helped to revitalize it. Chicago now has a river to be proud of with a river walk, touring, its bridges are lit, and Trump built his new tower there. Heather, that city saved its river because of people like yourself. Don't listen to the negative comments posted here. Forge ahead and do what's right. One day, this city will ALSO have its river back because of people like you!
Hoovton @ 10:09 PM PDT, Oct 30, 2008
"The L.A. river flows into our Santa Monica bay!" No, Xochi Milco, it does not. It empties out into San Pedro Bay. To call the LA River a navigable river is preposterous. It's a flood control channel.
DJ @ 9:43 PM PDT, Oct 30, 2008
From NYC, go team!
H @ 9:28 PM PDT, Oct 30, 2008
Thank you Ms. Wylie on your courage. I live right next to the L.A. River. For all intensive purposes, the "River" is indeed an open sewer. A flood control channel for toxic runoff. All of which drains into the Long Beach harbor. And with the L.B./LA breakwater, the waters off of Long Beach are THE most polluted water in all of California. The area has no tidal flushing. It's sad to see that L.B. beaches are closed and signs read on fishing piers, "PELIGRO" All fish are toxic should not be consumed.
DaveT @ 8:03 PM PDT, Oct 30, 2008
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