Our society used to be built around civil discourse, but the coal mine proponents seem to be willing to destroy that tradition simply over someone raising questions about what these mines will mean for her family and the future of the region she grew up in.
All Alaskans should be willing to ask tough questions when the government seems to be turning a blind eye to the concerns of its residents. Three new coal mines will dramatically alter the landscape of the Mat-Su.
Asking questions about how the state will prevent the region from turning into the impoverished towns of Appalachia is a healthy exercise, and the DNR needs to come up with some better answers about how it will protect air and water quality in this rapidly growing region.
-- Rachel House
Palmer
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