Those who stand to make millions of dollars by driving out future generations have millions of rationalizations.
Generations in the Hills and Hollers
Emotional Abuse of Children in WV
Some courts have addressed this issue. For instance, the NH Supreme Court has noted that "The obstruction by a custodial parent of visitation between a child and the noncustodial parent may, if continuous, constitute behavior so inconsistent with the best interests of the child as to raise a strong possibility that the child will be harmed." But others, including our courts here in WV are inconsistent. And by and large legislators have failed to act.
Value of Statistical Life
Be aware that whenever you hear propaganda about "EPA overreach," you can be reasonably assured that the whining is originating from business interests who quite literally value your life and the lives of your children less than you do. Resource Barons prefer to frame the discussion as "higher costs" (for them) rather than accusing the EPA of valuing your life too much. When businesses and politicians talk about "EPA Overreach," they're looking at what profits can be made where your life or your child's life is just a statistic.
Beautiful Obituary of Chapman Carrell
"He saw more beauty in the growing grass and the fields ripe for harvest than in the artificial glitter and display of social life..."
Anti-abortion? Let’s talk.
Did you know that 66% of pro-choice advocates also favor more abortion restrictions?
The Appalachian Oracle 