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Mesabi Daily News
November 28, 2009

Every time I see a notice by EPA I wince, knowing that will be the signal for the calamity howlers to appear and to be anti anything which might be beneficial to our region. A 90-day comment period? A further delay which one would expect from our worst enemies.

Why meeting in Blaine? Why not Ballushistran? PolyMet is not putting Blaine's water supply in any danger, I'm sure.

The Twin Cities environmentalists should realize who, over the years, but the mining companies provided the funds for the infrastructure, roads, and all the other amenities they enjoy here. Apparently elitists trump the blue collar guys and gals who desperately need jobs. PolyMet has spent more than $20 million over the last five years providing EPA with the necessary homework. Why should it take five years to come to a conclusion - any conclusion?

I hope common sense and professionalism prevail over hysterics.

Whatever, supporters of PolyMet who attend the Dec. 9 hearing should be wary of angry, heated and loud protesters brandishing canoe paddles. Hard hat area?

Leonard Slabodnik

Winton