Democracy Gone Astray

Democracy, being a human construct, needs to be thought of as directionality rather than an object. As such, to understand it requires not so much a description of existing structures and/or other related phenomena but a declaration of intentionality.
This blog aims at creating labeled lists of published infringements of such intentionality, of points in time where democracy strays from its intended directionality. In addition to outright infringements, this blog also collects important contemporary information and/or discussions that impact our socio-political landscape.

All the posts here were published in the electronic media – main-stream as well as fringe, and maintain links to the original texts.

[NOTE: Due to changes I haven't caught on time in the blogging software, all of the 'Original Article' links were nullified between September 11, 2012 and December 11, 2012. My apologies.]

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Enbridge East-West Pipeline: Vermont City Of Burlington Opposes Oil Sands Plan, Calls For Referendum

BURLINGTON, Vt. — People in a quiet New England state best known for dairy cows, maple syrup and mountain scenery are gearing up to fight an oilsands pipeline from Alberta.

The city of Burlington passed resolutions this week opposing the transport of oilsands bitumen through Vermont.

Environmental groups say the vote was in response to a plan by Enbridge Inc. to reverse one of its pipelines to send oil through eastern Canada and New England.

The resolutions say there is a risk that aging pipelines could leak and pollute important waterways in Vermont such as the Connecticut River.

One resolution calls for a referendum question on oilsands pipelines to be added to the ballot for Burlington's annual town meeting day in March when all residents vote on issues.

Burlington plans to send copies of the resolutions to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Quebec Premier Pauline Marois and Vermont's governor.

Original Article
Source: huffington post
Author: CP
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1 comment:

  1. Anonymous24 December 2012 at 19:55

    The pipeline is not owned by Enbridge try Exxon and Suncor. Is it better for the USA to buy oil from the middle east or from North Dakota Bakken.

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