[StBernard] DOJ attorney says feds' focus on environmental justice is 'reinvigorated'

[Westley Annis]

environmental justice "is the fair treatment and meaningful
involvement of all people ....
 
wouldn't it be nice if residents were fully informed of developments, zoning
changes, and other issues affecting their quality of life and property
values before the decisions were made?
 
so far as 'environmental' justice', too often public health is collateral
damage for economic development;  residents become the unintended victims of
failure to enforce the existing environmental regulations.  It has been said
that St. Bernard Parish residents maybe exposed to more air pollutants than
the average American.   ---   SJK
 
 

-----Original Message-----
"...He (Simms) said that corporations should employ the same tactics as the
federal government in engaging community leaders and working to make sure
their concerns and values are heard and considered."

Engage "community leaders???"  You mean, like ACORN?

"Environmental Justice"...what a crock - just another lame excuse for
someone to cry racism and allow more law suits.  Hopefully, in 2013 the new
GOP president with a swoop of the pen will cease such a division with DOJ by
executive order.  What a waste of taxpayer dollars.