Comments on: Jason Burnett — The John Yoo Of The EPA — Steps Down [UPDATED] http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2008/05/07/burnett-yoo-of-epa/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:21:10 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Sarah78 http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2008/05/07/burnett-yoo-of-epa/comment-page-1/#comment-1614 Sarah78 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:13:08 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/wonkroom/2008/05/07/burnett-yoo-of-epa/#comment-1614 Dave28, judging by your condescending and sexist rhetoric, I doubt that you would ever admit the errors of your ways. Nonetheless, I feel it appropriate to point out that the arsenic report did in fact take into account all of those other concerns. Have you even read it? A cost-benefit analysis is precisely the mechanism with which any person or organization is able to determine whether a given action or policy is the correct one. "Cost" does not equal "dollars" - Econ 101. Regarding your point about people taking action only when someone close is harmed, you are correct. But as this blog is about Mr. Burnett, I suggest you look at his actual record and involvement with environmental issues before you open your mouth. And finally, your tone and sarcasm is really quite immature. I hope this approach isn't really the way you intend to make your difference in this world. Dave28, judging by your condescending and sexist rhetoric, I doubt that you would ever admit the errors of your ways. Nonetheless, I feel it appropriate to point out that the arsenic report did in fact take into account all of those other concerns. Have you even read it? A cost-benefit analysis is precisely the mechanism with which any person or organization is able to determine whether a given action or policy is the correct one. “Cost” does not equal “dollars” – Econ 101. Regarding your point about people taking action only when someone close is harmed, you are correct. But as this blog is about Mr. Burnett, I suggest you look at his actual record and involvement with environmental issues before you open your mouth. And finally, your tone and sarcasm is really quite immature. I hope this approach isn’t really the way you intend to make your difference in this world.

]]> By: dave28 http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2008/05/07/burnett-yoo-of-epa/comment-page-1/#comment-1466 dave28 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:49:51 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/wonkroom/2008/05/07/burnett-yoo-of-epa/#comment-1466 lauren...your lack of care far outreaches any validity within your comments. Did you decide not to include the standards/calculations/results of injurious impact, you know, people who don't die but get sick? No, because it doesn't serve YOUR cause. Anyone who cares about (human) life knows that the gov'ts role is to protect its people, not cost-benefit analysis its people into areas of risk and harm. Really, it is individuals ignorant to the role of gov't who put us all at risk via "lawyer environmentalism" and "corporate favoritism", and by supporting those who mean to do us harm for profit. It usually takes someone from your own circle - family/friends - becoming harmed before you'll figure out what many already know, that the fight is a good one and corporations will send us to our graves if they can make a profit at it. The short version (sorry to have wasted your time) is - your head is planted in your backside, deary....ignoring imminent danger is a sign of intelligence...condoning those who collude to harm is spitting on humanity... lauren…your lack of care far outreaches any validity within your comments. Did you decide not to include the standards/calculations/results of injurious impact, you know, people who don’t die but get sick? No, because it doesn’t serve YOUR cause.

Anyone who cares about (human) life knows that the gov’ts role is to protect its people, not cost-benefit analysis its people into areas of risk and harm. Really, it is individuals ignorant to the role of gov’t who put us all at risk via “lawyer environmentalism” and “corporate favoritism”, and by supporting those who mean to do us harm for profit. It usually takes someone from your own circle – family/friends – becoming harmed before you’ll figure out what many already know, that the fight is a good one and corporations will send us to our graves if they can make a profit at it.

The short version (sorry to have wasted your time) is – your head is planted in your backside, deary….ignoring imminent danger is a sign of intelligence…condoning those who collude to harm is spitting on humanity…

]]> By: lauren http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2008/05/07/burnett-yoo-of-epa/comment-page-1/#comment-1102 lauren Thu, 22 May 2008 13:17:34 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/wonkroom/2008/05/07/burnett-yoo-of-epa/#comment-1102 Your accusations are shameful and wrong. If you actually read the report about arsenic, you would see that the authors argue the rule "is likely to result in a net LOSS of about ten lives annually." I realize you failed to mention that because it undermines your argument, but you should have nonetheless. Regarding mercury and soot, I fail to even follow your accusatory logic. And finally, did you even bother to understand WHY Burnett stepped down from the EPA? Your suggestion of "climate content" shows how ignorant and uninformed you are. Your accusations are shameful and wrong. If you actually read the report about arsenic, you would see that the authors argue the rule “is likely to result in a net LOSS of about ten lives annually.” I realize you failed to mention that because it undermines your argument, but you should have nonetheless. Regarding mercury and soot, I fail to even follow your accusatory logic. And finally, did you even bother to understand WHY Burnett stepped down from the EPA? Your suggestion of “climate content” shows how ignorant and uninformed you are.

]]> By: stevedwight http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2008/05/07/burnett-yoo-of-epa/comment-page-1/#comment-984 stevedwight Thu, 08 May 2008 02:33:21 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/wonkroom/2008/05/07/burnett-yoo-of-epa/#comment-984 Jason, don't worry about your unemployment problem. I've heard the American Enterprise Institute is looking for fellows and scholars. Please apply. Jason, don’t worry about your unemployment problem. I’ve heard the American Enterprise Institute is looking for fellows and scholars. Please apply.

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