Time to Start Paying Attention, America!

[sleepy1212]

I have a story about regulation for you.

Very few confirmed cases, lots of allegations...no proof. Many contaminated wells were already contaminated prior to drilling, largely because of poor mining practices, and methane infiltration has been common since the early 1900's. Of those confirmed cases, faulty well design and improper treatment were to blame. Both of which are currently regulated. I know this because the company I work has designed well sites, holding ponds, and consulted on treatment plants all of which are heavily permitted by EPA and DEP.

That said I don't agree with the idea to grid off the whole state and allow the gas companies free reign over private property.

[paladin]

I have a story about regulation for you.

Pennsylvania is the home of the Marcellus Shale, a nice big ol' natural gas reserve. A company from Texas has come in to extract this natural gas.

Their fracking waste has been getting into the state's water sources. I've driven behind a frack truck where the waste has literally been splashing out of the truck and onto the roads. There have been a lot of cases of FLAMMABLE TAP WATER due to these companies being completely irresponsible.

A LOT of people in the state are calling for regulation on these companies so they will stop polluting everything in sight... so, you know, we can all have clean air and drinking water. But Governor Corbett refuses to regulate or tax them for ANYTHING they do because "they might pack up and take their business elsewhere."

.... THEY CAN'T TAKE THEIR BUSINESS ELSEWHERE, THE MARCELLUS SHALE IS HERE IN PENNSYLVANIA!!!

You seem to think de-regulation is a great thing, that it will urge corporations to be responsible so they can keep their valued customers. We haven't regulated the Marcellus Shale companies, and look what they're doing to us--they are ravaging our state and its resources.

And we can't just "choose not to use their natural gas" because IT'S ALREADY TOO LATE FOR OUR WATER SUPPLY. They've already damaged things. Sure, I can not use their natural gas, but much of our water supply will be non-potable due to contamination by the fracking fluids.

Just wondering what exactly you don't get about some regulation being a good thing.

you cant use "I know a guy" or personal anecdotes in an argument.

Also, I didnt know Modacity had so many econ majors and specialists.

[Aerowyn]

you cant use "I know a guy" or personal anecdotes in an argument.

Also, I didnt know Modacity had so many econ majors and specialists.

This ain't the "Great Debate" subforum, means I can say whatever I want, deal with it.

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[Masterz1337]

It's the internet man, everyone's an expert. Its why they have over 2k posts on a gaming forum. You want interesting discussion check out the CNN comments section.

[paladin]

I troll CNN, theres nor intelligence there.

[Pooky]