Branstad said "tone it down" on water pollution criticism: top 10 responses
Gov. Branstad said Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) should "tone down" its criticism of ag pollution.
Branstad believes our government should work for big business, not the people. Corporate ag's manure pollution is causing our water crises, and we have to pay for it with our health, and own money.
You told us what you thought about what he said - these are some of our favorite responses.
As an Iowa farmer I think the DMWW should "ramp up" its criticism of ag pollution. Some of us out here in the country are getting tired of having to fight large scale CAFO's and a government that allows them to operate in a manner that threatens our health.
– Gordon from NW Iowa
What good is it Iowa, if we feed the world and can't drink our own water.
– Linda from SE Iowa
He seems to be the right governor for Big Ag and Big Insurance companies. Not for most Iowans.
– Myralee from E Iowa
Another example of an out of touch governor thinking we should pay for failed policies and poor stewardship.
– Garry from E Iowa
Governor Branstad's support of corporate confined animal operations is woefully predictable. To know what the governor thinks one need only follow the money.
– J
There are no words for how disgusted and angry I am with my Representatives. Government in this state has whored it's self out to Monsanto and corporate farming. They do not care about our health, welfare, and the financial cost to all of us in this state.
– Gina from Central Iowa
It comes as no surprise to me when Branstad responded as he did. It is also ironic that he keeps talking about the importance of an "anti bullying" bill when this is just another example of the bullying type tactics he uses.
– Carroll from SW Iowa
I think it's obscene that customers are footing the bill for factory farms. The only language they speak is money. If they are hit with the entire cost of the pollution, perhaps they will find a safer means to accomplish their goals.
– Cindra from Central Iowa
We are very frustrated that corporate farm runoff is becoming rate increase for us downstream water users.
– Greg from Central Iowa
When corporations overwhelm agriculture and mandate outcomes and profitability, then profits trump the well-being of the people who make personal use of waste and need to consume clean pure water, not run-off contaminated water.
– Nancy from E Iowa