I wrote to some politicians to express my opposition to gas mining, the inappropriate deployment of our riot squad and to support the Bentley blockade.
I wrote to NSW mines minister Chris Hartcher, but he stood down when I posted the letter.
I wrote to Barry O’Farrell, who quit the day after I posted the letter, then I wrote to Don Page asking for a prompt answer to three easy questions: What does he think of Metgasco’s project at Bentley? What percentage of his electorate opposes gas mining? and Why shouldn’t we think his silence on the issue is irresponsible and cowardly? The next day he announced he’s not running for re-election, and hasn’t answered my questions.
Then I wrote to the police minister Michael Gallacher, who stood down the day I posted the letter.
All true, and yes, I am writing to Tony Abbott.
Alistair Bell, Byron Bay
Casino has been promised 24 hour policing as soon as finances become available. We are still waiting and relying on police coming from Lismore when crime happens “out of hours.” My question is where are the funds for this massive and costly operation against the local community, who politicians won’t listen to. coming from. Will taxpayers have to pay each time Metgasco wants to put in a well? They ate putting in thousands! The ordinary people, mums, dads, grandparents, farmers at Bently will be there for every well, we have to be as we will be here in twenty or so years when Metgasco or the bigger company they sell out to leave taking their profits and leaving their toxic mess. Democracy it seems is dead. The good news is wars are a thing of the past. Why fight when all that is needed is a few donations to major political parties, making good friends with politicians and giving fake Christmas trees to the locals to compensate for their loss of clean air, water, livelihoods and beautiful surroundings allows you to legally take what you want against their wishes
I love it, Alistair!
Wonderful, isn’t it!
Please send duplicate copies to our PM!!!!!! And please send them priority paid! 🙂