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This is a disgrace.
Kathy Turba, Jacksonville, FL
CRIMINAL CHARGES NEED TO BE CHARGED AGAINST ALL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, ESPECIALLY, SNYDER!!!
Janice Burstin, Laguna Woods, CA
If we don't take care of kids, they will not function as adults and will suffer as a result. And it will be more expensive in the
long run to take care of them than it would have been to prevent these problems to begin with.
Ilse Burch, Sammamish, WA
Lead poisoning effects everyone, not just the poisoned children, but their families and the society that will need to care for
them or manage their behavior when they are older.
Sherie Novotny, Edison, NJ
The people (government) responsible for this crisis needs to be punished. These are our children suffering for their
recklessness via failing health, all because they're cutting funds meant for lead poisoning prevention. So Black and poor
people are just supposed to suffer long-term debilitating diseases or worse, just because the federal government wants to
save money? This is not only a shame and a disgrace, but it also smacks of racism. You'd never hear about this in any white
community, because it'll never happen there. Sickening.
Tremia C. Green, Chicago, IL
Neil Rathjen
Neil Rathjen, New Fairfield, CT
Cut the bureaucracy B.S.America and do the right thing! The rest of the world is watching your Hypocrisy.
James Bell, Atlanta, GA
Cut the bureaucracy B.S.America and do the right thing! The rest of the world is watching your Hypocrisy.
James Bell, Atlanta, GA
You need to have all of these damn prevention programs cause every time corporations prove that their just not responsible,
accountable, or reliable for their so- called 'services'.
Elizabeth M. LaBue, Staten Island, NY
Datha Melson
Datha Y Melson, Dayton, OH
Why is there less attention given to situations that relate to black citizens or poor citizens?
Asilla Eubanks, Springfield, MA
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Lead poisoning in Boston and surrounding communities has been devastating in the recent past, esp in Chelsea when
children were poisoned from the sanding of the Tobin bridge rained down lead upon them
Rosemary S Kean, Dorchester Center, MA
Every person, every child in the U.S.A. should be protected from lead poisoning. First, for their health and welfare. Second,
because it makes for a healthier nation -- and that is priceless.
Third, because it saves money -- and that is wise.
Wendy J. Miller, Garland, TX
Recall the governor an prosecute him for his negligence.
Ezekiel Nicholson Jr, Germantown, MD
As far as I'm concerned this is not conspiracy theory, this is deliberately directed at black families in particular and low
income neighborhoods in general. Who would have the authority to direct this, who oversaw the day to day operations?
These questions need to be a matter of public record and those responsible held accountable. And uncapped medical care for
those who were directly affected.
Erik Barrington, Cedar Rapids, IA
Evang. Vergia Miskel
Evang Vergia Miskel, Muskegon, MI
How can the Congress-of-The-USA "NOT SUPPORT" Helping Flint Michigan? HOW MANY American Manufactures
PLANTS Are in Flint? HOW MUCH Have American Corporations "MADE-IN-FLINT" Michigan? I'm a UAW/GMC Retiree
and "MY First" GM Plant WAS-IN Trenton, NJ! Right-up the Delaware River from the TRENTO MAKES the WORLD
TAKES Bridge over the Delaware River. MY Last (Also, Now-Closed) GM Plant WAS-IN North NJ, at Least-I-Retired AFTER
30 Years as a UAW/GMC Auto-WORKER. BOTH of Those PLANTS Are Toxic Waste "AREAS", but I "Never-Drank"
WATER-FROM "My Kitchen Tap" that had "Flint, Michigan's" TOXICITY!
Those PEOPLE, "Rich OR Poor" ARE FELLOW American CITIZENS! Flint Michigan NEEDS "FEDERAL SUPPPORT" just
so Flint Michigan, USA American Citizens can "DRINK THEIR WATER"? WHY "ARE Politicians" HOLDING-UP
"Funding"?
Robert M. Deems, LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ
After the complete incompetence up in Michigan, something better is needed.
Peter Ayres, Naperville, IL
We are NOT a third world Country what the hell is going on here and why is there no coverage on media...outrage....WTF?!
Mary Losh, Riverside, CA
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DA Dean, Madera, CA
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Water is not something that can become a political football. We must ensure safe drinking water in all communities. This is
an example of what can happen when politicians such as Governor Snyder attemtp to privatize water in Flint and earlier in
Detroit through actions by Emergency Managers appointed by Governor Snyder.
Richard Sumner, Spotsylvania, VA
Deilia Butler
Deilia Butler, Vine Grove, KY
This is one of the most callous uncaring actions from government that I have ever heard of. The people of Flint Michigan
need to sue the city the state the governor and whoever made that horrible decision. This is totally disgusting.
Ms. Shirley Venton, Saint Paul, MN
We need to protect all America's children and their brilliance. Black children who have been hurt need help!!! All children
equally need the Audacity of Hope and health for the future. Nothing can be sustained without clean drinking and air and
water and air knows no boundary. We must stop the racism that is destroying beautiful children and their hope for a future.
Susan E. Teague, RN
Susan and John Teague, Austin, TX
Everyone in America should be able to trust that their tap water is safe to drink. Please fully fund the CDC's efforts to ensure
safe drinking water.
Katrina Ortiz, Oakland, CA
There should be no safer place than home.
Robert Fritsch, Dexter, ME
Is this a deliberate poisoning of blacks?
marguerite Sheriff, Brooklyn, NY
Arrest Governor Snyder & EVERY SINGLE PERSON who allowed this to happen. This is genocide. #BlackLivesMatter
Jameela Hill, Detroit, MI
Andrea Ware
Andrea Ware, Katy, TX
America needs to get back to helping its people live a decent life.
Terry McAnally, Poplar, MT
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No one should have to deal with these heinous acts in this day and age. Please protect our future-protect the children and fix
the issue!
Katherine Young
Katherine Young, Peoria, IL
When will you all get it? They do not care! At least until things are proven and the politicians look bad.
Celine Davis, Tigard, OR
unconscionable...this can't be the America!!!
Arrest the governor for lying to the people he represents
Abogada Adelante, Tucson, AZ
It's 2015 and our government allowed contaminated water into a community... No not just one, but several. How are we to
know contaminated water isn't in other communities. Perhaps a community near a tracking site, or just as bad near a power
plant. The cdc is very important in the field of clean water. BEGIN FUNDING THIS PROGRAM AGAIN.
Cameron redmond, null, TX
That whole thing is truly criminal.
Denise Marlowe, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Severely effects low in-come children who do not have access to healthy food. Thanks GOP.
Frank Collins, Edgartown, MA
Protection is still needed for children living in high risk areas.
Bernadette Methven, Highland Park, NJ
I thought this lead problem ended years ago ... WHAT IS UP?
Susan Benham, Aurora, CO
There is ABSOLUTELY NO REASON OR EXCUSE for the Disparities that Our government is NOT ONLY ALLOWING,
BUT IS FUELING AND SOMEONE HAS TO STEP UP AND MAKE SOME REAL CHANGES!!!!! Black and lower-income
lives mean just as much as those of whites and higher income people. NO LIFE IS WORTH-LESS DUE TO RACE OR
ECONOMICS!!!!!
Michelle Knight, Decatur, GA
To eliminate funding for proven successful programs is a sign of the only me attitude that is destroying this country.
Jeanna cesaratto, HUDSON, OH
Be FOR us.
William Vogel, BROOKLYN, NY
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As seen by the latest disaster in Flint, MI, this program is most needed,
Kathryn Lee, Payson, AZ
Your actions are disgraceful. Do your jobs
Kathy Turba, Jacksonville, FL
It's shameful that the United States of America can't provide safe, clean water for our citizens. And we claim to be the greatest
country in the world?
Katherine Lowrance, Greensboro, NC
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Ruth Bailey, Warwick, RI
clara caldwell
Clara Caldwell, Richmond, CA
Protect our children! Help those who are already contaminated by lead poisoning.
Sandy Lessner, Agoura Hills, CA
Honorable Members,
You wouldn't allow your children to be exposed to lead poisoning. Please protect the children and community of Flint, MI.
Thank you.
Stuart Heasman, Pueblo, CO
I saw the stories about this on the Rachel Maddow Show. Such a situation is beyond reprehensible. It reminds me of the
ecological and human health disasters created by the former Soviet governments.
Stephen Mosgrove, New Orleans, LA
First you create the circumstances for anti-social behavior. Then you put the burden of the results on the victims you created.
You can never right the wrong you have done to the children and their families. While you are on your golf courses and
while you are sipping clean fresh water, decide how you are going to STOP the water crimes you have committed. Clean up
the water/river/pipe problems for your citizens. Not enough bad can be said about you government officials, especially you
Governor. Even though you have not taken full responsibility, we the people have sense enough to know you are
responsible for this disaster. You are the George Bush of Michigan and this is your Katrina. What sad sacks you and your
officials are. You should be indicted and convicted.
Ellen D. Steens, Los Angeles, CA
This is violence against US citizens based on skin color.
Ria Tanz Tanz Kubota, El Sobrante, CA
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This is disgraceful.
JoAnn Webb, West Palm Beach, FL
This is disgraceful.
JoAnn Webb, West Palm Beach, FL
Brenda Harris
Brenda Harris, Memphis, TN
long overdue . Restore and fund these communities
Mary Arter, Matthews, NC
This needs to happen.
Ronald Jackson, Lorain, OH
HAVE A HEART FOR THESE YOUNG ONES, WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF IT WAS IN YOUR AREA, ALL CHILDREN
DESERVE TO BE CARED FOR!!!!!
Gloria J. Thrower, New Kensington, PA
I was wondering if you ever thought of changing the layout of your website? Its very well written; I love what youve got to
say. But maybe you could a little more in the way of content so people could connect with it better. Youve got an awful lot
of text for only having one or two pictures. Maybe you could space it out better?
TheronRosanove4, Tucson, AZ
This is a disgrace because it is so preventable.
Carole Anderson, The Dalles, OR
Restore funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program in the FY 2017 budget.
Keith Hames, San Jose, CA
I am appalled by this!
F A, P, TX
Cynthia Williams
Cynthia Williams, Delray Beach, FL
What started off as a way to save money has backfired and will cost Michigan much more to repair. Safe water needs to be
restored.
Karen Echols, BROOKLYN, NY
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Governor Snyder needs to be arrested, and have his genitalia removed ( at least ) .
Don Pew, Girard, OH
Where is the compassion?
Susan Sandwell, OLYMPIA, WA
This is 2016. We do not need to be addressing lead poisoning issues in the 21st Century.
Queen Degraphenreid, Fayetteville, NC
Where is the CDC response to this monumental tragedy in Flint? What a disgrace that their is no "on the ground" support
from the Federal government
Robert Cattle, Belleville, NJ
Clean drinking water is not an option
Benjamin Kaufman, New City, NY
can this be true? care needs to be taken for our least defenceless....children.
Mary A Stenberg, The Dalles, OR
Lead is poisonous in any amount, and this brain-destroyer needs to be eliminated.
Arlene Merryman, Berkeley, CA
Vulnerable children will suffer progressive loss of brain maturation with lead exposure.
This will be very costly to our economy.
Yujen Hsia, Honolulu, HI
I know first hand how bad lead poisoning can be to an individual who is so exposed because I poisoned myself
(unknowingly) when I stripped (lead-based) paint from the kitchen of a house I once owned in NJ. It ended my well
established high-tech working life overnight and left me without resources when CIGNA, the insurance company that carried
my employer's Long Term Disability Insurance plan, for which I paid faithfully every year I was employed, in case
something like what happened to me actually did. CIGNA based their decision not to pay my benefits, which would have
kept me going, by declaring that what seemed like 'depression' (one side-effect of lead poisoning), and for which a
psychologist had tried to help me, as one of the two reasons for which they reserved the right of non-payment (1. Alcohol or
drug abuse, and 2. Mental Illness).
BTW: I am white, but I grew up in the South and my heart was forever in sympathy with Black people who were always
treated so badly by my fellow whites. I saw it first hand every day in growing up and was totally disgusted. It is time average
citizens came together to support much better treatment of 'Black folks', so they have a chance to live good, decent,
productive, healthy lives.
Bill Cowhig, Durham, NC
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Lead is a damaging substance which was allowed to be included in many paints. It surely is a gov respinsibility to prevent
exposure to lead particularly by young explirung chilldren who put anythjng into their mouths
Charlotte Walker, Steelville, MO
I would expect such wanton neglect and indifference for public safety from the Chinese Communism Party. Restore funding
for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program!
Calvin Johnson, Marion, IL
'Give them some time, give them some love. See how fast and strong they grow" MM
Michael Moseley, Absecon, NJ
Jesse Rice
Jesse Rice, Wichita, KS
Clean water is a right
Jacob Stromquist, Minneapolis, MN
This is a disgrace. Save the children!
Elana Wigfall, Port Tobacco, MD
Government should be ashamed
iris Lewis, Jackson, MI
This should come ahead of welfare for corporations.
Dave Johnson, Yuba City, CA
This is not a third world country. All of our people need safe drinking water, food, and a roof over their heads.
Catherine Rivera, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
JUSTICE FOR ALL !!!!!!!!
PEACE ON EARTH !!!!!!!!
Eleanor Kaye, Hallandale, FL
We refuse to be treated as worse than animals
Teresa lynch, Saint Paul, MN
I was born and raised in Flint. The current residents deserve better than kwhat they are getting.
Dennis Catrell, Bellingham, WA
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As a Michigan native, Michigan needs to get their crap together. Michigan needs to get their business in order. I used to be
proud of the state that I'm from smh. Enough is enough!
Ms. C Coleman, Atlanta, GA
Officials should be ashamed that this happened on their watch! Do the right thing, fix it immediately!!!
Felecia Gilgeous, Temple Terrace, FL
This shouldnt ve happening in the wealthiest country on earth. The government gives billions to assure that other countries
have food, water, security and disease prevention measures. But simply allow people that are poor, yet born and raised in
these United States to suffer and die! These situations are preventable!
rheresa Evans Evans, Auburn, AL
This shouldnt ve happening in the wealthiest country on earth. The government gives billions to assure that other countries
have food, water, security and disease prevention measures. But simply allow people that are poor, yet born and raised in
these United States to suffer and die! These situations are preventable!
rheresa Evans Evans, Auburn, AL
Hold Michigan's governor accountable.
Elizabeth Paxson, Traverse City, MI
WE DEMAND SAFE FOOD, SAFE WATER AND SAFE AIR!
Peter Curia, Scottsdale, AZ
Even a dog gets water, why should human beings be any different, YOU drink it, allow others to have it.
Mr. Rob Rob, Akron, OH
OUTRAGEOUS! What were thinking Flint officials? You are there to serve people, not sicken them.
Jennifer Ackerman, Amherst, MA
Where's your compassion for Nyone but yourselves. You profess to be Christians. That's so questionable since you can't do
the right thing for the less fortunate,
Anita Caudle, Staten Island, NY
everyone, myself included, and despite zip code or location, deserves to be protected by govt. from known environmental
hazards. That's what (part of at least) the Congress is for.
Bruce MacKay, ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Shame, shsme, shame on Engler snd his no backbone emergency manager. It is rediculous to think it took Engler 2 years to
do something about what he knew to be the problem with lead contamination and with full knoeledge of what a negative
effect it would have on our children. That is simply shameful behavior from our so called leadership.
Sheila Finney, Detroit, MI
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I think this is an atrocity! In this day and age, there should not be a problem concerning lead poisoning in children or adults!
Why has this problem not been addressed before it became a PROBLEM? Don't turn the other cheek! All lives are important
in one way or another!
Ladonna Siar, ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Shame on you! -- neglecting the poorest kids in our nation.
Darryl Figueroa, Maitland, FL
Republican austerity is turning the USA into a third world country.
Sybil Morgan, San Antonio, TX
Contact the U.N. and F.E.M.A.
Ann Eds, Bronx, NY
This is so short sighted. The cost to our society with poisoned children with be untolded. We are then losing the potential
the people had before they were poisoned. And they are PEOPLE.
Naomi Lidicker, Berkeley, CA
Please be quick and conscientious; lives are now at stake.
Thanks for listening.
F A. Gallagher, TOLEDO, OH
This is so sad! This is no way to treat human beings!
Sondra Y Hill-Ward, Birmingham, AL
We need your support in order to protect the health and well-being of Americans all across the country.
Kate E. Robinson, Anaheim, CA
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Nancy M. Lerandeau, Orofino, ID
Governor of Michigan should be in jail. For a long time. Is Michigan in the United States or not? Snyder surrender yourself
now.
Mike Streber, De Forest, WI
All Americans deserve to be safe from lead poisoning. CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program must be
fully funded.
Katherine C. Bini, NEW YORK, NY
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Oakland, CA 94612
I am the Director of the Health Justice Project and a Clinical Professor of Law at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Emily Benfer, Chicago, IL
Flint poisoning of children is a criminal offense. A governor who thinks he can do whatever he wants without regard for
human life should be jailed. The EPA has fallen down on it's job.
Kathleen Sigel, Oak View, CA
ACTIONS, NOT PLATITUDES!
James Edler, Woodstock, GA
Lead poisoning was a problem in the 1870's. We have fallen behind 150 years?????? Catastrophe!!!
Mary McGaughey, Gresham, OR
RESIDENT - MAD AS HECK!
Carolinesix Six, Flint, MI
Essential to bring the funding back to at Least Pre Cut Levels
Robin Schiff, Escondido, CA
No excuse for poisoning
Jane H Beattie, Ketchum, ID
Lead poisoning is one of many ways that the health and safety of poor people is systematically compromised. Our
government is supposed to care for all Its people.
Abby Hamilton, Woodland, CA
Anything less than this is down right criminal and shameful.
Jennifer Bradley, Carlsbad, CA
Protect the People!
Robert Raven, NOVATO, CA
this is disgusting gotta wonder how long it would take congress to act if it were their children who this was happening to
Kenny Rich, Canoga Park, CA
Part of having rights in this country should be the right to potable water. No matter your SES or race.
Melissa Pariseau, Charlemont, MA
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The tragedy in Flint, MI is a crime, & compares to things the nazis did to eliminate the Jewish people.
Claude D Jones, Detroit, MI
All people deserve safe drinking water and where they live should not determine whether they can get it. The poisoning of
Flint, Michigan residents at the hands of their own state government is shocking in its scope and callous disregard for human
life.
Mary J. Fifield, Barre, VT
We can subsidize the fossil fuel industry with billions of dollars. We ought to provide funding for the Center for Disease
Control's Healthy Homes and Lead Prevention Program. This tax payer money would help our citizens not destroy the earth.
Mary J Cox, Shelby Township, MI
Poisoning people is something that we would expect to hear from corrupt third world countries! Corrupt polititians was
never something we expected to hear about in America. These people should be arrested immediately and put in jail!!! They
have violated the public trust and poisoning people is definitely a crime punishable by law!!!
Myrna Doering, Jamestown, CA
Jane Magid
Jane Magid, Albany, CA
And here is another reason I stand with the Black Lives Matter movement because clearly Black Lives aren't being valued by
state and federal government.
Mindy Rouff, St.Louis, MO
Please take care of this situation! I hope this
gets better soon!! Sincerely,Judith Haynes
Judith Haynes, Burlington, VT
Please show that you care about black children as much as any other children and help to fix this problem.
Mrs. Gloria Bedford, Elk Grove, CA
Kimberly Davis
Kimberly Davis, Copiague, NY
Inner city eople are bombed with a vast array of pollutants. Lead is just one of them. PHCs. VOCs. NOx, SOx, ozone,
chlorinated hydrocarbons- on and on the list goes.
Francis Jeffers, Easthampton, MA
lead poisoning affects the youth forever
and it's not necessary
Melora Miller, Rochester, NY
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Appalling in 2016!
Joan Bristol, Coatesville, PA
This shouldn't happen in America. Please put our children first.
Mary Jo Thompson, Hutto, TX
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Luther Williams, Greensboro, NC
The question is what legacy are we leaving to the next generation?
V Thaxon, Atlanta, GA
This is an OUTRAGE! Discriminatory "monitoring" of water safety is NOT acceptable.
Ray Hardin, Boston, MA
THe cost to our nation, both human and financial, is huge, and so preventable.
Beth birnbaum, Flushing, NY
Please restore funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program in the FY 2017 budget.
Joy Rich, Brooklyn, NY
Governor should be impeached! Horrible management of resources and despicable harming of children should make him
liable for criminal prosecution.
Ms. Mary Vogelson, Dallas, TX
Sarinthia Stewart
Sarinthia, Minneapolis, MN
fund the CDC now to stop this self inflicted tragedy by the governor of Michigan and his minions
Terry Dewitt, Memphis, TN
When will we place people before profit?
Renee Hopkins, Silver Spring, MD, MD
It is hoped that there is no connection here of lead poisoning and people's water being shut off in Detroit, that there might
have been some sort of advertent pretext.
Adam Dennington, Ozone Park, NY
Hattie Wayne
Hattie Wayne, Dallas, TX
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All lives matter. Protect people and nature from corporate profit interests: this is one of governments' primary tasks. Please
lead honorably, in a way your grandchildren will be proud of.
Briony Greenhill, Berkeley, CA
Are you trying to kill off the poor?
Pat Slife, West Sacramento, CA
This is a disgrace. The most civilized country in the world and we cannot ensure the safety and wellbeing of our most
vulnerable citizens, our youth.
Francine Nelson, Baltimore, MD
I am tired of the deliberate extermination of African descendents in the USA and abroad. This will only end when all people
wake up and realize that their communities could be the next target. Stop the violence!
Mercedes Crawford, Los Angeles, CA
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Jernice Harell, Austell, GA
The country, not JUST the people are hurt. Otherwise healthy children are at risk. They grow up to be dependent. If we pay
money now, our savings will be priceless.
Georgia S. McDade, Seattle, WA
This is criminal!!!
Michael R. Hooker, MANSFIELD, TX
We need 2 take care of one another! Suppose it was ur family?
Margaret Alexander, Bronx, NY
We cannot continue to neglect the less fortunate...
James A. Perkins, Los Angeles, CA
No excuse for this crap!
Janice Stewart, BIG SANDY, TN
Let's help one another!
Margaret Alexander, Bronx, NY
This is simply unconscionable! Action MUST be taken now to restore fresh water to the community and to provide fresh
water to its citizens while that is being done!!!! PERIOD!
Christine Tronge, REDWOOD CITY, CA
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Flint and state officials have commited criminal acts, should be charged and prosecuted.
Is poisening children's drinking water any better than lynching?
Gene Gaines, Sterling, VA
Clean up your act. We can't afford to ignore this problem.
Larry Dawes, Spokane, WA
This is a shame that something this important is cut by conservatives in the wake of Republican Governor Rick Snyder's city
Managers for Flint Michigan poisoned this community with high doses of lead in the drinking water.
Mr JOHN M HORKULIC, Toronto, OH
Totally unacceptable to not support this!
Lynn Vellenga, Columbia City, OR
" Restore funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program in the FY 2017 budget."
Lead ought to be, as passe' as all the diseases we are vaccinated for? Why is it still a problem? It ought not to be.
Peter O'Lalor, Worcester, MA
Let me keep on respecting your human and etic levell. You shold be ashame of not talking responsibility for your own
children the future for us all.
Krister Str_mberg, ,
Health is all human being's right. When there
are unhealthy conditions they need funding and to be changed once identified. Restore funding to the CDC to help the lives
of those affected by lead poisoning.
Lynn Mac Gregor Minnis, New York, NY
Funding should come from the lead producing, i.e, mining companies. Fine them big time. Just take it the money from their
accounts.
paula lynn, bala cynwyd, PA
This is a crime. Lead poisoning affects children forever.
Wayne and Mary Richardson, Rochester, MN
A little less psychopathy on the part of the government would be greatly appreciated by the people who they are supposed
to represent. You wouldn't poison your children. Don't poison mine.
Marybeth Rice, Berkeley, CA
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Arif Bilal, winston salem, NC
Please treat others as you would have them treat you!!!
Ralph and Margaret McDaniel, Florissant, MO
One would hope that the current governor could give this important issue some attention!
Lynda van Leeuwen, Brooklyn, NY
HARD TO BELIEVE THIS STUFF IS STILL GOING ON
Arnold Fields, Timbo, AR
#BlackLivesMatter
Dawn Laughlin, CANON CITY, CO
What's going on in Flint needs to be investigated and prosecuted to the full extent of the law! Everyone involved needs to
be looked at for conspiracy and acts against humanity. Led poisoning of children is a against the law!!!!
Beatriz Karasik, Miami, FL
Mich gov should be prosecuted
Paula Bonner, Bellevue, ID
Thank you
gera shumaker, Rockport, MA
The situation in Flint, MI is outrageous. We are supposed to PROTECT children, not cause harm to them. Disgraceful.
Linda Wright, Greensboro, NC
fuck the gop/teabaggers for trying to take away our rights to even clean safe water.
Darius Mitchell, SEATTLE, WA
It is vile, disgusting and criminal. The town manager and the governor should be arrested.
Elizabeth Keniley, St Thomas, VI
Help the families of Flint, Michigan NOW
Christine LaRocque, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
It's beyond time that we enjoyed a government FOR the people.
Ted Kolhek, Aiken, SC
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Our children are the future. I would like to know why the federal government has not acted immediately to address this
problem. Someone should go to prison for this.
Barry Brenner, Los Angeles, CA
STOP THE MASS POISONING!
Marilyn Tobubu, seattle, WA
This absolutely should be restored!
Jo Ann Ann McGreevy, North Bergen, NJ
This is a disgraceful situation.
Harrison Roper, HOULTON, ME
This is a disgraceful situation.
Harrison Roper, HOULTON, ME
Let's use common sense.
Ron DeSilva, Ewa Beach, HI
This Flint, Michigan situation sounds as if it is something in a third world country, not the United States. The only humane
action is for the U.S.Government to restore funding for the CDC program in the FY2017 budget. How can a state get away
with what they are doing in Michigan and in other places in the U.S. These actions a treating people as if they are animals. In
fact, we treat animals more humanely.
William Alexander, Waynesville, NC
All Human life is precious !
John Di Biase Jr., Morris, CT
The Flint, MI lead poisoning tragedy is unforgivable. It is an example of what happens when local governments are
victimized by facist state regimes. Everything possible must be done for the victims, NOW.
Paul Alexander, LOS LUNAS, NM
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Henrietta J. Gray, Columbia, SC
grass root consumer voter education is the answer .
Annie Mable McDaniel Abrams, Little Rock, AR
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Oakland, CA 94612
Please restore funding to protect all US communities from dangerous environmental hazards!!!
T Rooks, Ellicott City, MD
That goes to show they don't care they need to wake up and do the right thing.
Singleton Singleton, Toledo, OH
The contamination of water of drinking water in Flint is outrageous and the governor of the state should be impeached for
implementing it.
Jo Coscia, Saint Louis, MO
PEOPLE HAVE BEEN POISONED IN FLINT, MI and the GOVERNOR IS DOING NOTHING!!!
Cheri Gaspero, Monee, IL
Cutting funding here is short sighted... the problems down the road are preventable and more costly, ultimately...
Joan and Paul Armer, San Mateo, CA
So now we're poisoning children for Austerity. Disgraceful and tragic. What will become of these children when the mental
illness kicks in? Who will be responsible for their care? The governor of this state and his minions should go to jail and be
sued for every dime available. That money should go to medical costs for the rest of these children's lives. Someone needs to
step up and get this done. CDC is needed here.
Sonia Wilson, Sacramento, CA
Sad, unbelievable yet so believable. An outrage that his went on for months.
Julie Prigge, Moorpark, CA
The people responsible for the bad water in Flint (and other cities) SHOULD HAVE TO DRINK THAT WATER FOR 3
MONTHS AND BE FIRED FROM THIER JOB!!!!!
Gary Blackwelder, LANDER, WY
Black lives matter
Selina Jones, Moody, AL
It has become evident that these fund must be included in the FY2017 budget.
Jacqueline Koiner, Richmond, VA
What is just is just. What must be done must be done. What is just must be done. What is just and undone shall take its toll
from those responsible, through action, or through inaction. So it is. So it was. So it always will be. May it be that you are
wise enough to do what is just.
Matthew Vencill, Round Rock, TX
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I am outraged by this. Without safe drinking water we die. There is no excuse for this. Does the life of the citizens of Flint
matter?
Arlene Baker, Washington, DC
It now appears that our government (or the lack thereof) is the terrorist. Genocide within the US is unacceptable.
Marlene Harrell, SAINT MARIE, MT
Really?! Do you understand how lead affects a child's brain? Why would anyone purposively put a child's health in danger?
It's called neglect and there is a legal consequence.
Diane Toberman, Hudson, WI
Let U.S. start taking care of our own Citizens before we squander our resources on foreign countries that spit on U.S. and stab
U.S. in the back.
Robert Neal, ALBUQUERQUE, NM
These conditions can be corrected.
Valerie Barnes, Winston Salem, NC
State officials need to be charged with something! It has to be illegal to do what they did.
Harold J. Denenberg, null, PA
This a real" pro life " issue all of us must solve immediately!
Peter and Marilyn Deraney, GUILFORD, CT
WHY ISN'T BARACK AND MICHELLE OBAMA INTERVENING IN THIS HEALTH CRISIS?
Marc McGuire, VENICE, LA
All authorities that were involved this disgusting behavior need to be in jail, starting with the governor. They all knew what
they were doing and didn't care about the population...more repuglican caring for the people.
Darrell Schmidt, Rose Hill, KS
Black lives matter, so do black healths.
Walter Graue, Panama City, FL
Lead poisoning has been has been known about and understood for a very long time. Why do the voters of these areas
tolerate it? Vote the scoundrels out!
Leah Boyd, Branford, CT
This is but one step--BUT A VERY VERY IMPORTANT ONE in dealing with the crisis of fouled water in Flint.
Ellen M. Miller, York, PA
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We really must take care of ALL our citizens. Communities of economic and racially disadvantaged people are
disproportionately affected by environmental hazards. This is so wrong. Please, please help to ensure the health of ALL our
citizens.
Janice Bourke, Columbus, OH
Do not let capitalism eat the viability of our ecosystem.
Do not let capitalism eat democracy.
Thomas Seaman, Moscow, ID
Unacceptable the Governor must go.
Gloria Davis, Sacramento, CA
It is time that our Government does the right thing. Please do your jobs and Correct this problem. Black Lives Matter, All
Lives Matter!
Ray Rogers, Plano, TX
There needs to be funding for this program. Lead poisoning is deadly. These people deserve better.
Loretta Wagler, Portland, OR
This is a national disgrace. Restore the funding.
Denise Kimura, Novato, CA
And while you're at it, instruct the DOJ to begin investigating Gov. Snyder for criminal prosecution of attempted murder of
100,000 citizens!
David Geller, Antioch, CA
LISTEN UP:the federal government needs to take action to ensure that economically at risk and low-income communities
are protected from environmental hazards that negatively affect their health and livelihoods.
Terry Jess, Portland, OR
Amy Pisansky
Amy Pisansky, Brooklyn, NY
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Catherine Camp, Newton, MA
This is heartbreaking. God's grace be with us!!
Ebony Smith, Snellville, GA
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It is the job of our government to protect against all community health problems. Corporations certainly won't do it.
God Bless Corporate America
Buz Sobel, GREEN VALLEY, AZ
Imprison governor Snyder
DAN lehlbach, Berea, OH
Outrageous. An apology is NOT enough!
Dillon Medard, ,
and visitors to some of our WI prisons are being advised of lead in the water and drinking it at their own risk. Unjust and
unacceptable.
Joyce Ellwanger, Milwaukee, WI
NeoLiberalism is dangerous to children & other living things...
Rael Nidess M.D. M.D., Marshall, TX
The Michigan state and local Flint government, in mass, are guilty of the attempted genocide of a generation of Flint
Michigan citizens. The penalties for this should equal the crime.
Paul Anderson, iola, WI
Stop allowing big businesses and corporations to get away with murder.
Michael W Parker, San Bernardino, CA
I live in Michigan near Flint and so this issue is close to my heart. Its so depressing to know that we voted these people in
(not me) and these are the real consequences of those votes.
Shirley Slaughter, Oak Park, MI
This lead poisoning is a form of genocide! It must be stopped now!
Scott Jenkins, San Luis Obispo, CA
This is outrageous in a country as affluent as the United States
Linda Redington, Miami Beach, FL
Frederick Nunes
Frederick Nunes, Silver Spring, MD
Please help
Beverly Woodson Green, kalamazoo, MI
ColorOfChange.org
This is disgraceful, and I support the fight against lead poisoning in Flint, Michigan.
Mark, ,
The CDC is so short of funding to be able
to adequately do it's work. As a result poor
areas like Flint Michigan pay a higher price
with human lives. Given the various environmental dangers that such areas are
facing the CDC must be adequately funded.
Where is our government's priority?
Bob V., Kissimmee, FL
A Healthy environment is a basic human rights.
Gregory Monahan, PORTLAND, OR
Please use the power of government to ensure we all can enjoy clean safe water.
Gary Shamshoian, CUPERTINO, CA
As a Michigan resident, I cannot say enough about our Governor Snyder. He is the most despicable human being on the face
of this earth. To have knowledge that Flint's water was poisoned with led and turn your back on the residents of Flint is, in
my opinion and the majority of Michigan residents a CRIME that should be punished by removal from office of Governor
Snyder. In addition to many, many things like he did in Flint, and 2 other cities in Michigan, he has now signed a bill
preventing people from voting a straight ticket which he hopes will deter Democrats from voting due to long lines at the
polls. Time and time again, I have begged the Department of Justice to step in and take action against Governor Snyder to
no avail. Is there anyone in our government who will step up and do something. If not, then you are no better than Governor
Snyder.
Suzanne Wood, Three Rivers, MI
What a bunch of ignorant short sighted morons! Do they really think this doesn't effect every one of us? Must be
Republicans.
Richard McGonagle, BURBANK, CA
We can do better than that...
Winston Williams, Stafford, VA
James Hester
James Hester, East Orange, NJ
This is an outrage!
Gloria Kupferman, Wenatchee, WA
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You need to expend funds to chelate the lead out of the children's body.
Naomi & Martin Cramer, Teaneck, NJ
Nobody deserves to suffer from lead poisoning, regardless of income!
John Long, Redding, CA
Merle Gowie
Merle Gowie, Atlanta, GA
Prioritize wisely, please.
Drew Smith, LA QUINTA, CA
Dave Myers
Dave Myers, Freeland, MI
Everyone should have an absolute right to clean water!
Helen Bailey, null, TX
Special education resources and personnel will be crucial to the development of the children on many levels and need to be
included in the assistance.
Joanne C Santamaria, South Windsor, CT
Special education resources and personnel will be crucial to the development of the children on many levels and need to be
included in the assistance.
Joanne C Santamaria, South Windsor, CT
My God, I can't believe we have such criminals in charge of human beings. The people who caused this should be put in
prison. Ignorance is no excuse.
Tenita Deal, Hendersonville, NC
Beyond criminal
Gabrielle A James, Lakewood, CA
There are times when our politicians should let their action be their voice. Clean drinking water is a what we expect from our
governments at every level, no matter our social economic status.
Arlene Baker, Washington, DC
Cutting these funds is nothing less than deliberate, racially focused poisoning.
Janet Tyson, Spring Lake, MI
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GOD CREATED US AND THE RACIST WHITE SUPREMACIST IS TRYING TO DESTROY US?????
STOP YOUR SAVAGERY HATEFUL WHITE PEOPLE?????
Melvin L Shoats, Kansas City, MO
Healthy children, families & communities create a stable and prosperous soicety!
Lisa M. Sparaco, San Diego, CA
Sort this out, President Obama. Black communities are suffering in so many ways - your time is almost up; don't leave office
without having ensured that these communities are given the support and action they need.
Charlotte Cornwell, Los Angeles, CA
Please please do this to help the CHILDREN. They are our future. This is a no brainer.
Gay Carroll, Evansville, WY
Please do the right thing NOW. Peace.
SParish Parish, Vancouver, WA
We spend trillions of dollars to trash the rest of the planet with products of was. How about the relatively small amount of
money it will take to help with lead poisoning?
It is short term thinking to not spend the money up front. The poisoned children will cost soceity a lot more as adults!
Gena Pennington, Bayside, CA
The action by Gov. Snyder and his minions is absolutely premeditated. They should be held criminally responsible.
Furthermore, those in position to bring charges forward and choose not to are culpable in this atrocity.
Patricia A. Kunkel, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
ROBERT ROSENTHALL
Robert Rosenthall, Jackson, MS
We can do something about this. Given that, it would be criminal not to.
Michael Dezotell, EVERETT, WA
This is a disgraceful situation. The greed here is palpable.
Jo Sanders, Rocklin, CA
It's goddamn criminal the way regular people are screwed over to the point their lives are threatened and shortened by
pollution caused by the greed of a few individuals..
John Townsend, Los Angeles, CA
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No government official should engage in actively taking action that poisons any child in America.
Susan Pippin, Francis, OK
Lead poisoning is bad for children
Arif Syed, Closter, NJ
This take-over of a city government is not democracy and look what it has led to!
Anna Folejewski, Tacoma, WA
In this great nation, everyone should be free from preventable poisons, like lead, in their water, homes, and neighborhoods.
Paul Gibson, Manassas, VA
The lead poisoning crisis in Flint, Michigan, and other communities in unacceptable and unconscionable.
Sara Darby, CONTOOCOOK, NH
There is no excuse for lead poisoning to still be an issue in any community... Funding for the CDC Must be restored, but at a
higher level to undo the damage that was done since the budget was cut for this critical program.
PauLa Katz, AMHERST, VA
I am absolutely appalled by the fact that lead is still being found in our water systems. This is absolutely unacceptable and
uncalled for. All Americans, whether they be black or white, are entitled to safe non-toxic drinking water!! Lead can be a
very serious health hazard to all Americans and something needs to be done about this NOW!! How do we expect the young
children of today to grow healthy and strong and become the next generation of tomorrow's world if they are constantly
being exposed to hazardous chemicals in their drinking water? THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!!
Joan Relyea, Raleigh, NC
A disgrace
Sally DeHart, Oakland, CA
How many THOUSANDS of children have been permanently damaged from lead poisoning so that a corrupt governor could
pocket the savings to buy favors from his political cronies that will further erode the heath and welfare of his state's citizens?
And why isn't the governor going to prison for this crime?
Amy Henry, null, MA
We either spend the money now to prevent lead poisoning or we pay many thousands of times that amount in health care
costs and lost productivity.
Susan Palmer, Albuquerque, NM
I an RN who suffer from managers discrimination.
Ayele W., Saint Paul, MN
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Tonya Gary, Greenwood, SC
This is not only an outrage it is criminal ! I have no respect for any government body that can look away and not help this
situation or the one that caused it, in any event, as usual it is the poorest and the children bearing the brunt of these policies,
but it is not short term this time, this is a forever thing for these parents and children, and as a parent it sickens me to my
core.
Denise Kalmes, Lake Villa, IL
Marjorie Clayton
Marjorie Clayton, Dallas, NC
George Hofstetter
George hofstetter, San Leandro, CA
Mirna Hudspeth
Mirna hudspeth, ,
I retired from a 20-year career as a social worker in the Hematology/Oncology Department of a California pediatric hospital.
I regularly collaborated with parents to secure essential resources for families struggling with the health consequences
associated with childhood exposure to lead. I urge the government to restore funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead
Poisoning Prevention program in the FY 2017 budget.
Bobbie Steinhart, Berkeley, CA
We don't want ANY children suffering from lead poisoning or any other form of neglect!
Timothy Reese, OCEAN PARK, WA
Totally Unacceptable!!
Hosie Thurmond, Saint Paul, MN
This is outrageous that it is not taken care of already!
rebecca Tippens, Colrain, MA
We need help with lead poisoning.
Linda J crosby, WHEELER, WI
Why was this ever allowed to expire? I count on the government to protect our health from situations like this.
Marcia Olsen, Corvallis, OR
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WTF? You are intentionally poisoning U.S. citizens in the name of money. May your families have to drink the water you
say is "safe".
Kev O'Kane, New York, NY
This is disgusting and reeks of predjudice.
Ellen Kwait, Staten Island, NY
Any and ALL forms of poisoning upon WE, THE PEOPLE, must cease & desist immediately!!! The fact that OUR rogue
federal government is out of control, makes it obvious to most of us that the mass poisoning's going on in OUR environment
have been done purposely!!! WE have eyes to see and ears to hear... CORRECT YOUR WRONGDOINGS... OR STEP OFF
THE WAY and allow the American people to restore their ill-filled habitats!!!
GOVERN YOURSELVES ACCORDINGLY!!!
Sylvia M. Latimer, Miami, FL
I thought that lead poisoning was a thing of the past, I thought that our government was protection our children. Now the
children of Flint are PERMANENTLY DAMAGED! YOU MUST RESTORE FUNDING NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Laura Hatfield, Woodland Park, CO
The money used to fight an illegal war could save Detroit
Ronald Yates, Stroudsburg, PA
Heads need to roll with this one folks. The Governor willfully poisoned people and if that's not true; than he is too stupid to
be governor.
Bruce McLendon, Shelton, WA
In a nation of such lavish wealth, what could possibly be the reason for subjecting people to such conditions? Completely
outrageous and unnecessary.
Tom Rizzo, Akron, OH
Kei Gilbert
Kei Gilbert, Silver Spring, MD
Government, serve your people. Fund lead remediation.
John Bartley, Tacoma, WA
Do the right thing and restore funding.
Stephanie Trudeau, LAKE WORTH, FL
It is criminal to poison a poor, vulnerable black population to save the state money.
Stephanie L. Batiste, ventura, CA
ColorOfChange.org
There is no excuse for this to be a continuing problem in a country perfectly capable of putting an end to these dangers. Do
it. Do it NOW!
Debra Cohen, Wethersfield, CT
The water/lead situation in Flint is deplorable. The children have been hurt forever. Action is needed.
Maryann Mason, Seattle, WA
INSANITY!!! HOLD RESPONSIBLE GOP POS RESPONSIBLE!!!
Madolyn Jenkins, Fredericksburg, VA
When something as serious as lead poisoning has been actively contaminating people for almost two years...it's time for a
wake up call...these lives matter, these children matter.
Laurie Buckley, N. Hollywood, CA
Richmond Punch. This will not be tolerated!!
Richmond Punch, Richardson, TX
You are knowingly killing people in the Flint MI community. Is this the US government's subtle form of genocide if poor
black people?
Your meager apology is not enough. The contaminated water was/ is not a secret .
Zara Peters Wynn, Pembroke Pines, FL
Please restore funding to my children and other children. Thank you
Waldes Thomas, Hollywood, FL
Show some humanity!!
D. Schweiger, Sausalito, CA
Please restore funding for the CDC Healthy Homes & Lead Poisoning Prevention program in 2017 budget.
Alice Clark, Cedar Valley, UT
1. Save all the people affected
2. Find the root cause of this problem and do whatever it takes to make sure it NEVER happens again.
Do it in FIVE minutes!
Gary Huffman, Elgin, IL
If like me ,knowing the severe and toxic effects of lead on our brains and immune systems,particularly on small children who
ingest the flakes -assumed this was taken care of in the 70's and 80's we were sadly very wrong,as the decision fo use river
water is illustrating in Michigan.
Margot Sullivan, DALLAS, TX
ColorOfChange.org
Rick Snyder should be in jail for the harm he has caused to the residents of Flint.
Michael L. Smith, Newbury Park, CA
It is outrageous that all children are not protected from lead poisoning.
Veronica Mccormack, Sound Beach, NY
These people should be put in jail!!!
Chris Rinehart, CLEVELAND, TN
Please help restore funding for the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
program in the 2017 budget. It's apprehensible that anyone in this country should be exposed to high levels of lead.
Thanks for your attention to this.
Catherine
Catherine Nichols, Edmonds, WA
I've had lead in my cells and am working with EDTA IV's to rid my body of this heavy metal that is poison to humans. Do
the right thing for the people of Flint Michigan. I was horrified when I saw the orange colored water on TV and that this was
allowed to go on for months is beyond my comprehension. The federal government needs to get involved when 6,000
Americans, many of which are poor, are affected.
Donna Plummer, HARRISBURG, PA
IMPEACH the GOVERNOR!
Charles CASSEY, Emeryville, CA
If we don't prioritize the needs of our young people, as a society, we are doomed in the long run.
Mark V. Quigley, Vacaville, CA
Shrina Bell
Shrina Bell, Pittsburgh, PA
This situation is deplorable.
Esther John, Seattle, WA
Queen Amen
Queen Amen, Duncanville, TX
It's a no brainer
Quinten Putnam, davie, FL
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It's a no brainer
Quinten Putnam, davie, FL
Clean water is a human right.
Linda Greenway, Seattle, WA
Americas attitude towards poor and Black people is a disgrace.
Pete Burns, Bluemont, VA
Save the children
Rodrigo Mayorga, Sacramento, CA
It is time to end the unequal and inequitable treatment of communities of color.
Christopher croke, Baltimore, MD
In 2016, something this preventable should be a non-issue.
Susan Knieriemen, Santa Fe, NM
These programs save lives
Kathy Mullins, Chicopee, MA
It is criminal that Snyder knew that this poisoning the citizens of his state and still refuses to help them. He won't let FEMA
start distributing clean water? He should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Elizabeth Freer, Scottsdale, AZ
Good drinking water is essential for everyone's health!
Ann Chenhall, Olympia, WA
I think it's an absolutely disgraceful situation the governor of Michigan created. He needs to stone for his sons and provide
any and all remedies to mitigate the affects
Joseph Catlan, Lindenhurst, NY
Put people ahead of profits. Hold the polluters of Flint's water accountable.
Leigh Clark, Granada Hills, CA
Flint's water is a criminal act against its citizens perpetrated by Gov Rick Snyder and the Republicans. They need to be
arrested and charged, and tried for this crime.
David Riney, Portland, OR
ColorOfChange.org
Reducing funding for important social programs constitutes Congressional malfeasance, pure and simple. If you don't like
deficits, raise taxes on the top 10% or so to avoid them: they did just fine from WWII through the '70s with marginal tax
rates of 70% - 90% so you've got PLENTY of room to work with without returning them to those levels.
William Todd, Strafford, NH
Restore them now with a special bill for just that issue.
P Sturm, null, NV
This is typical of corrupt politicians.
Paul F Stillwaggon, Warren, NJ
Actions such as this are unacceptable. This is not how you treat your family. How dare you poison people and charge them
top dollar for it.
Dianne Caldwell, Willingboro, NJ
This lead poisoning is so outrageous! It has been so since the Rethugs took away democracy from Flint a couple years ago.
Now we need Federal action, FEMA and the Justice dept to right this wrong and bring the Facists to jail.
Jean Wyman, Portland, OR
As is too often the case now, with health & socal programs--a crime & a disgrace !! Nancy Bromley Burke
Nancy Burke, Hartland, VT
children should not have to suffer from toxic water. Everyone deserves clean water.
Greg Gumina, Birmingham, MI
Black children matter
Jacqueline P. Butler, Bishopville, MD
All people can be treated equally in this country no matter the color of one's skin or financial status. Please restore funding
for the CDC's Healthy Homes & Lead Poisoning Prevention program.
Paula Lepore, Berwick, ME
This is an outrage, saving money and recklessly endangering lives, you barbarians need to fix this and FAST.
Peter Lombardo, Orlando, FL
The MI governor clearly lacks the ability to handle a crisis. Someone competent needs to help the people of Flint now.
Kyile Marshall, Alpharetta, GA
Would YOU like to live in one of these areas?
Gary Griswold, ENDICOTT, NY
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I think the President, Congress, the Supreme Court and the rest of the Federal government should be required to drink only
water from Flint, then you'll see how quickly the problem gets fixed!
John Silk, Bridgeport, CT
We elect these obstructionists & then don't know why nothing is done for the PEOPLE! Listen to the REAL caring ones
running & VOTE! Dems need Congress back!!!
Judy Ellen Giles, Coshocton, OH
People need to be reminded that black lives matter.
Pedro Pereira, Wilmington, VT
The CDC should be encouraged financially not impeded when it comes to our lives, can't believe they think it OK to have
LEAD in the drinking water of its citizens. This is premeditated murder!!!!!
Judy fusinaz, Hiawassee, GA
The health of the nation is the government's responsibility. Most especially the health of those who are most vulnerable: the
young, the elderly, the impoverished. We need the CDC to do it's job.
Bonnie Wodin, Heath, MA
Josie Lehrer
Josie Lehrer, san francisco, CA
These are Human Beings not test dummies and the water situation needs to be rectified asap. If this problem was happening
in any other community it would have been corrected immediately.
Charman David, Atlantic City, NJ
James Tribbett
James Tribbett, Bridgeport, CT
It's OBSCENE that programs that ensure healthy conditions for citizens should be cut so corporations can make more
money. The primary function of government is to watch out for the country's people, not the business's bottom lines.
Eric Jacobs, Boise, ID
This sounds very much like a story covered on Forensic Files. A toddler who'd moved with her family to the United States
from Africa was getting very sick and finally died. The landlord they rented the house from hadn't maintained it for safety,
and the little girl--too young to know better--had been eating chips of lead paint from the porch.
A Elizabeth Zumchak, Utica, NY
Sickining
Daniel Matthews, LANHAM, MD
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Disgusting.
Sincere Coles, Washington, DC
The Mayor & Governor should should be criminally charged for such atrocious neglect of its citizens!!!
Walter L Ashley Jr, null, NY
Ora Gladstone
Ora Gladstone, West Newton, MA
This cannot continue .. lead poisoning leads to a lifetime of great loss that easily could not happened with the original laws
in place. You people are not doing what you are paid to do (protect Americans from great harm that you know can be
avoided). :Correct it now.
Elsie Pope, Memphis, TN
If Michigan State officials, including the Governor, were negligent in taking timely action to protect the Flint water supply;
they should be held accountable in law for their negligence.
Roland Westerlund, Minneapolis, MN
How can we find out the names of the people who are responsible for this? It's not the US government, it's actual people who
are at fault. These people may be politicians or employees of the government or they may be wealthy people who are pulling
the strings. No matter what, they are PEOPLE, and they need to be held accountable as individuals, not the organizations
they represent, whether those organizations are corporations or government entities. We cannot let them get away with this
atrocity.
Dennis M McDaniel, Boulder, CO
The children are our future. We need their undamaged brains to solve 21st century problems.
Fran Mayes, Whitmore Lake, MI
It's always something going on to cause an uproar and make the country look bad. Must everyone always try to get over... is
there any honesty people left in the world? If we cant trust our government... WHO DO WE TRUST?
Charlotte Comfort, Richmond, VA
Please help our communities!
Patricia Sessoms, Middlesex, NC
This environmental racism must stop! Children exposed to these hazards suffer life-long consequences and we lose
potentially brilliant individuals to a toxic stew that is the responsibility of government to oversee. To suffer children for
greed and politics is the most evil thing a country can do. Shame on those who block the funding for toxic site clean-up and
emergency response to this corporate-made crisis.
Paulette Myers-Rich, New York, NY
ColorOfChange.org
I am outraged by the behavior of Governor Snyder, Please do a criminal investigation and have FEMA step in with clean
water.
Rev. Tom Clark, Port Clinton, OH
Deliberately hiding information about led in the water should be punishable to the full extent of the law.
Kathleen Gouveia, Bakersville, NC
Do it for humans
Nancy Griffin, Canyon Country, CA
It's criminal that we are still fighting this battle at this juncture. This problem has been a severe risk factor for years and years
and to cut the funding is an outrage.
Paula Holmes, Clifton, VA
Apologies are enough! Put a plan in action.
Temy dela de la Torre, Brooklyn, NY
Lead poisoning was a disgrace 50 years ago. It is unbelievable that we still have houses that are not cleaned up.
Patricia Heck, Silver City, NM
either they don't have kids, or it's already too late
Lock Him Up Now, Prescott, AZ
Our children will be here long after us! Please take the steps needed to give them a dignified future. Restore the CDC
funding for Healthy Homes. Sincerely, Antoinette Rahman
Antoinette Rahman, Salt Lake City, UT
Get the lead out.
Brenda Balanda, Inverness, CA
This is critical for the long-term good of our country. These children will be affected for ever, and we will lose the creativity
they might have contributed to our society.
Marcia Bailey, Dunedin, FL
This is not acceptable. Clean water is a civil right.
David O., Coatesville, PA
No lead poisoning from water or guns
Robert G. Willner, Chatham, NY
ColorOfChange.org
It's unconscionable to let this program lapse or even be reduced. Its benefits are clear and have economic as well as human
value, even if you don't give a hoot about the children involved. Flint is a crisis situation that needs to be dealt with fully
and promptly.
Ravenna Oakes, Lawrence, KS
this needs to be addressed immediately!!
Habiba Kabir, Boulder, CO
Denino Davis
Denino, Evansville, IN
Governor Synder should be tried in and sentence to drink the water. He created the dam problem. He's such an ass !!!!!!!!
Eugene Eastway, Apache Junction, AZ
America this is a disgrace
Geoffrey A A Atkins, Washington DC, DC
As a Michigan resident, I would like to see those responsible or the long-term lead-poisoning of Flint residents (including
MI's governor, and the "emergency manager" of Flint) held CRIMINALLY responsible for their actions/ in-actions. THEY
KNEW, yet did nothing! Absolutely reprehensible!
Katherine Rosier, Mount Pleasant, MI
As a pediatric nurse practitioner this issue is constantly on my mind. I treat kids for lead poisoning in Philadelphia way too
often; this is a travesty.
Margaret Ferris, Philadelphia, PA
This needs to be taken care of immediately.
Debbie Peterson, Indianapolis, IN
The lead story is one of false economy, and sin.
The guilty should be punished.
PAUL MONAHAN, ZILLAH, WA
I thought we had eradicated this scourge a long time ago. The lack of this program will bring about severe health problems
to children, especially, guaranteeing that those that live in poverty or on the edge will stay there. This is not what our
government should be about.
Sandra Kirkland, Chicago, IL
If u do not help, who will? Please help!
Ahlam Nabulsiscaun, Catawissa, PA
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Anna Maniex, Traverse City, MI
You must act now - you should have acted earlier to prevent this!!
Linda Sage, Morgantown, IN
Lead poisoning permanently damages the young people we will need to rely on. It should be addressed immediately.
Ms. KGH Nicholes, MARTINSDALE, MT
Right wing criminals are poisoning America's water and no one goes to jail? This is domestic terrorism. You are allowing
children to be poisoned and the reduction in their IQ and life expectancy is in your hands.
Kym Trippsmith, Sebastopol, CA
The governor and his appointees responsible for the changeover from Detroit water which was handled irresponsibly, and
then covered up the alarming lead levels they were aware of for many months should be prosecuted.
Ruth Altman, Clearlake Oaks, CA
Jerome Baker
Jerome Baker, Detroit, MI
Hold the Michigan governor responsible for this mess and demand his recall.
David Mason, Union, NH
If it will save even just one life, why not listen to the thousands of clamors to do the right and common sense?
arcedo agcongay, SAN DIEGO, CA
Outrageous...
Christopher Juhl, Seattle, WA
I left Flint two years ago just before the change, so I completely relate and could have been paying a fortune for bad water as
I lived in a predominantly black neighborhood. The Federal Government needs to intervene in both the Flint and Detroit
water situations, which involves more than the lead issue.
Kathleen McBrair, Port Wing, WI
Black Lives Matter. Healthy children create a healthy future for all.
Wendy Gehring, Portland, OR
ColorOfChange.org
Whenever something good for the American people is cut short by Congress, it's because of the mean-spirited, racist
Republicans. You can count on it. Our children need this funding through the CDC's Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program. Even the children of some well-off Republicans may end up being harmed by this downright evil
failure to fund this program. We are all one nation, and more than ever we need to look out for one another. This funding
MUST BE RESTORED!
Mignon H. Anderson, Princess Anne, MD
We must restore this funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program. We are all responsible
for ensuring the health and safety of our fellow citizens, children and adults. The present and the future of our country
depends on it.
Lucille Shifrin, Silver Spring, MD
THE GOVERNOR OF MICHIGAN SHOULD RESIGN IN DISGRACE!!!
Robert Bender, ROYERSFORD, PA
THE GOVERNOR OF MICHIGAN SHOULD RESIGN IN DISGRACE!!!
Robert Bender, ROYERSFORD, PA
Unconscionable for a governor to poison people to give the rich more tax cuts.
Diann Thomas Beasley, Columbus, OH
This has gone on for far too long. The Gov. of Michigan should resign now! He should ask the Federal Government to allow
FEMA to do their job and help the citizens of Flint!
MICHAEL ABRAMS, Parkesburg, PA
the people responsible (mayor, governor) should be held accountable for crimes against humanity!
DW West, Phoenix, AZ
Where is FEMA, this is an emergency. Why haven't the FEDS started an investigation into why this happened and what will
be done for the children who are poisoned.
Rob Brostoff, Cascade Locks, OR
THE USA OUGHT TO BE ASHAMED OF ITSELF. You would think this was a 3rd World Country upon reading this article;
but, it the USA. SHAME! SHAME! SHAME ON YOU USA!
Cloie Jones Lockhart, Charlotte, NC
Start taxing the wealthy and corporations. They need to pay their fair share.
Susan Rogacki, West Chicago, IL
We need to vote out these people and some should go to jail.
Arthur Noble, Bandon, OR
ColorOfChange.org
The issue of lead poisoning in the water supply of Flint, Michigan is a prime example of white supremacist politics still at
work in America.
Wayne Maiewski, Hatfield, MA
This is deplorable, should NEVER happen.
Kay Musser, Ann Arbor, MI
anthony spezio
Tony Rizzo, East Northport, NY
restore funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program in the FY 2017 budget.
Barbara J Brisson, Ogdensburg, NY
Disgraceful to knowingly allow people to be poisoned by lead when it could be prevented. We are better than this. Reinstate
the necessary funds to the CDC program.
Cyrene Aksman, Ypsilanti, MI
Instead of worrying about getting the CDC funded to study so called "gun violence", fund the Healthy Homes and Lead
Poisoning Prevention program. Give people a chance at a decent, healthy life and the "gun violence" will diminish.
Leslie Rojohn, Sylva, NC
Our children deserve the best.
Our children are our future.
Do the right thing. Invest in them today. Families matter.
Evelyn Lewis, Lexington Park, MD
One might think that Congress is conducting class warfare.
Deborah Wingert, Kenmore, WA
Save these children, and put Snyder and his lackies in jail.
Sheila Toomey, Wakefield, RI
David Adams
David adams, N Las Vegas, NV
It's another kind of genocide, and it's killing our whole society too.
Margaret Cohen, Berkeley, CA
I HATE REPUBLICANS
Geoffry Hergenrader, Santa Fe, NM
ColorOfChange.org
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Paula. Rickett
Paula Rickett, Tallapoosa, GA
IT MUST BE ADDRESS NOW!!!!
Sam Stewart, Flint, MI
any member of Congress opposed to the restoration of this benefit must spend a month living in Flint drinking the tap water.
Nancy Liebrecht, Fries, VA
Please, this needs to happen NOW.
Fred Ponder, null, TX
Ii wouldn't be surprised to find that Nestle is involved with this...I think this situation warrants an investigation,
immediately! Someone should b held responsible for this sickening abuse of human life.
Frances L Lukas, Seattle, WA
It is a horrible embarrassment when our government of the United States of America fails to be responsible for the basic
needs of the people. Often this is due to diverted funding from tax rebates to corporations who are also not responsible for
the trouble caused by their products. Every agency that isn't up to a timely response in dealing with it's citizens problems
needs to have to come up to date whether it's because of terrible foul water with lead and mercury in it or rape test kits....and
more....
Karl Schwartz, Pompano Beach, FL
Lead destroys children's lives.
Ellen Field, New Gloucester, ME
We are all responsible for the health of all our children.
William H Whitaker, La Grande, OR
We help those in other countries, how about taking care of home first?
Mary Dennis, Chambersburg, PA
Unacceptable!
Ahmed R Teleb, Milwaukee, WI
As a senior citizen who worked in health care throughout adult life, I am so discouraged by the fact that it seems that we
have gone backwards as far as the progress that we had been making. Our priorities are just misplaced. We are making
ourselves a third world country. We are endangering the life of our citizens. It is time to refocus our priorities for all our
citizens.
Marian Feldman, north Potomac, MD
ColorOfChange.org
ColorOfChange.org
When poor and minorities are used as unknowing, therefore, without permission as subjects of research or targets for hiding
environmental blunders, American corporations put themselves in the same immoral category as Mengele and Hitler. Stop
excusing genetic cleansing as though it was unintentional. Mistakes happen, but when discovered and uncorrected, this
changes mistakes to intentional abuse/ neglect and socioethnic genocide.
Ann Lecompte, Spring, TX
Do this and anything else that will apply our national will to protecting us, especially our children, from environmental
assaults and the kind of thoughtlessness that enables them. Be a force for good, not a puppet of heedless business interests.
And, please, tho this letter refers to this as an emergency, do not enable any more appointments of unelected 'emergency
managers' to make hay for wealthy masters with disregard for actual human citizens.
Sam Norgren, Louisville, KY
This health threat has been known since WWII!
It is time to wipe it out from every home in the nation!
Susan Heitner, Brooklyn, NY
For goodness sake, raise taxes on the wealthy robber barons who steal money from the public. Then get busy and start taking
care of the rest of us. We need infrastructure, single payer healthcare and regulations to protect us from such things as lead
poisoning, usury, pollution, corporate malfeasance, Republicans and gun violence.
Sylvia Aronson, ALAMOGORDO, NM
My daughter was poisoned in her public school in Boulder Colo and the state health dept is part of the coverup. It is
happening everywhere and families need HELP.
Luana Rubin, Boulder, CO
It is unnecessary for people to die this way in this day and age.
Rodrigo Benavides, SAN ANTONIO, TX
The cycle of poverty and debilitating preventable illness must be stopped.
Revi Airborne Airborne-Williams, Oakland, CA
Nancy Lizza
Nancy Lizza, Los Angeles, CA
To many children are being found to have extremly high levels of lead, becauce a lot of them live in extremly old homes
with four to five layers of old paint and the landlords are not taking any responsibility for thisthe government needs to hold
them responsible. they should be heavily find for this
Diane Brown Dixon, Cleveland, OH
The Feds must step in to help reverse this tragic and preventable scandalous assault on our children's well-being.
David H. Finke, Columbia, MO
ColorOfChange.org
See gun control for white people is more important to the President's agenda than The well-being of our people
Cardell Speed, Shreveport, LA
We can give refugees food stamps, but can't provide for tax paying citizens to have clean water for their children???
Lynn Orange, Union City, GA
Do the right thing! Why is it always low income people of color, be it blacks or Native Americans who are forced to live in
terrible conditions with no control over the dangers that surround them....It's easy to build a nuclear plant next to a
reservation or leave old nasty lead paint in housing units in the poor parts of town..
Sallie Butters, Homer, AK
This atrocity on the children in Flint, MI must be corrected immediately!!!
Carol Scotto Brotman, North Kingstown, RI
Equality
Miika Poskiparta, San Juan, PR
1-9-2015, GOVERNOR RICK SNYDER MUST BE REMOVED FROM OFFFICE TODAY FOR ABSOLUTE AND DIRECT
POISONING OF THE P;EOPLE, AND LITTLE CHILDREN, IN FLINT, MICHIGAN!!! P;RISON LIFE IS TOO GOOD FOR
GOV . SNYDER AND STAFF!!! TOM & ANN M. FINN/CUSICK
Thomas & Ann Marie J. Finn/cusick, Ridley Park, PA
This is Genocide!!! Are you seeking another Civil War?!?! Restore funding for the CDC HEALTHY HOMES and Lead
Poisoning Prevention programs NOW!!!!
Erika Watson, Tampa, FL
We fought in the 1970's to get lead out of paint! Why is it tolerated in water? Shame on you Michigan!
Mary Romer, Seattle, WA
These are your children too. Take responsibility for them AMERICA.
Renata Gross, West Hempstead, NY
With the state of water treatment science today, there is no excuse for not detecting and alleviating any threats to the safety
and well-being the citizens of city/county/regional communities. If public facilities/services are failing to serve and protect
the citizens, their leaders must be held to account.
John Korovilos, Trenton, MI
What happened in Flint was caused by the Governor and should have never happened.
Corey P, Henrico, VA
ColorOfChange.org
Safe, clean drinking water should be a right, not a privilege. The crippling effects of lead poisoning, especially in infants
and children, have been known for decades. It was once a top priority in local communities and real progress was made.
Fully fund the CDC Lead Prevention Program until ALL communities have safe, lead-free drinking water.
Erin E Stamper, Chatham, NY
This is absolutely shameful and inexcusable.
kathy missal, Woolwich, ME
The high levels of lead found in children leads to cognitive and developmental delays, including speech and language
problems. We are , in effect, dooming these children to doing poorly in school, raising their risk of dropping out of school
and having no future, requiring more assistance at the state and federal level over their lives. This is a problem we can solve
NOW, we have the means. All we need is the will. Will you help?
Rochelle Leal, Brooklyn, NY
you must do the right thing for these folks, you have the responsibility and their lives are in your hands. thank you.
Iris Newman, Olympia, WA
...where are your priorities? I guess to some people it doesn't matter unless it impacts white, rich people...restore the
funding...!!!
Stephen J. Durbin, COUPEVILLE, WA
This is disgraceful!!! Heads should roll.
Karl Hess MD, Beachwood, OH
Don't you think the government should be keeping people in power from POISONING their constituents???!!!
Pam M., EDEN PRAIRIE, MN
Prosecute Gov. Snyder for 1st degree murder.
Patricia A. Kunkel, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
This is shameful negligence and malfeasance, and the officials responsible should be prosecuted for it. Sign Michael Moore's
petition, please!!
Larry Bright, YPSILANTI, MI
Kenya powell
Kenya Powell, Birmingham, AL
Nancy Mehan
Nancy Mehan, Eureka Springs, AR
ColorOfChange.org
If this program would have done anything to help this situation or stop it from happening, then I really think that governor
snyder should be criminally charged. if he knew about the decrease in funding for this program and figures he could get
away with poisoning the people in Flint who he considers disposable, then it is criminal and someone needs to do
something about it. The CDC being a Federal agency would, I assume be at least arms length from the corrupt Michigan tea
party government. So we need some sort of help here.
Sharyn Radke, Warren, MI
Those responsible - beginning with Snyder - are criminals. In addition to restoring funding for the Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program, indict and prosecute Snyder and all the state officials who knowingly let this happen.
John Najemy, Ithaca, NY
Allowing our own people to be poisoned in the US? It's unamerican! Fix this!!
Elizabeth Reis, Seattle, WA
Maybe Flint needs to apply to Russia for some foreign aid if they can't get the needed help at home.
Mr. Levert Abernathy Jr, Bollingbrook, IL
Choose life?
Sharon Moss, Saint Louis, MO
What lame excuse is given for not addressing this problem?
G Boness, Springfield, OR
Get the lead out you idiots!
Mr. Tom Sawyer, Valatie, NY
Governor, do the right thing, treat this people like you would your own kind.
Oley Turner
Oley Turner, Victorville, CA
Brain damaged children are MUCH more likely to need government assistance later.
Timothy Enloe, Pleasant Hill, CA
The DOJ need to charge those who created this manmade crisis with Mal-Practice and remove them from making decisions
that will impact the lives of people.
William Fenton, Brooklyn, NY
What an insane story.
Suzi Brackin, Vienna, ME
ColorOfChange.org
A governor poisoning poor brown / black childer cause he can must be punished. The horror Snyder inflicted on the
residents of Flint & Detroit are purposeful violation of human rights. We must act to correct this injustice before this type of
exploitation spreads beyond the state of Michigna
Maura - Lynne Ross, Montclair, NJ
I strongly believe that this was done on purpose for some capital gain for a company. The Republicans in this country lack
moral compass.
Maria Ortiz, Oxnard, CA
Poisoning children in the name of budget austerity is a felony crime. Indict all managers who signed off on this for
attempted murder.
Gordon C. Glick, Bremerton, WA
WHY ON THIS GOD'S EARTH WOULD THEY DO THIS? DISGRACEFUL!!!!!!!!
Claude O. Roberts, HAHNVILLE, LA
Absolute disgrace to low income families.
Miree Walker Jr, Lubbock, TX
governments that poison their people need to rectify that.
Rhea Zaks, San Pedro, CA
In Spite Of #Gop_Idiocy #Government_Does_Have_A_Respon sibility To All Of Our Citizens!
Jerry Hyde, Fort Walton Beach, FL
ColorOfChange.org
Dear Representative,
Im writing you as the Executive Director of ColorOfChange.org. We're the nations largest online civil rights organization
with more than one million people working for positive social change and racial progress. I'm writing because the governor
of Michigan has been forced to declare a state of emergency in order to deal with a lead poisoning crisis that has devastated
the majority Black community in Flint. The number of children with dangerous levels of lead in their blood has doubled in
just one year as a result of prolonged exposure to toxic, lead-tainted water. A state of emergency will allow the Michigan
state government access to federal funds in order to resolve this crisis, but long term solutions must be found and
implemented. Restoring funding for the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
program in the FY 2017 budget would be a significant first step towards ensuring that no other community faces the same
risks.
In 2012 CDC research determined that there is no safe level of lead exposure and that exposure can cause irreversible
damage in children. Yet funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program has been eroded from
a FY 2005 high of $36 million to only $15 million for FY 2016. A deeper understanding of the risks of lead and other
environmental hazards is only useful if we are willing to devote the necessary resources to mitigate those dangers and
safeguard the vulnerable. The best way to do so is to restore funding CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
Program to FY 2005 levels of at least $35 million, along with a continuing resolution to guarantee that amount for at least 5
years as part of the FY 2017 budget. Additionally, the federal government should encourage state and local governments, as
well as the Environmental Protection Agency, to adopt the updated CDC standards on lead exposure levels in order to
accurately assess the risk of health problems in vulnerable communities. This way we can ensure that funds are being
utilized in the most accurate and efficient manner, and assisting communities with the most urgent need.
We need your support in order to protect the health and well-being of Americans all across the country.
Lead poisoning is not just an issue in Flint, Michigan. In Baltimore, Cleveland, and Detroit, thousands of children have been
irrevocably harmed by exposure to lead paint and other toxins in their homes. Often this occurs in majority Black and lowincome communities, left vulnerable to pollution due to racism and discrimination which constrains their social mobility
and economic opportunity. Due to these factors, Black people often rely on social support programs to bridge the gap in
affordable housing, comprising 45% of low-income public housing inhabitants. Yet studies indicate 35% of all low-income
housing had significant lead-based paint hazards. Of those with hazards, 1.2 million units housed low-income families (less
than $30,000 per year) with children under 6 years of age. With each passing day more and more Black families are impacted
by lead poisoning, which diminishes their quality of life and impairs their potential.
The adoption of the Paris Accords by President Barack Obama signals a recognition of the need to adapt to new
environmental standards and work to create a safer, healthier future for all. Part of that effort must include cleaning up
pollution and other environmental hazards that impact not only our health, but the potential and safety of children around
the country. When we support programs which ensure that all Americans have safe homes to reside in, safe water to drink,
and safe food to eat, we ensure that our future will be a brighter one. Will you act with us on behalf of Americas potential?
Barbara A Adkins, null, PA
Thanks to you, and to Michael Moore, for making this a national issue.
Bea Goldman, West Hollywood, CA
ColorOfChange.org
It is hard for me to imagine how an un-elected "mayor" and a governor could bring about this disaster, which much now be
remedied.
George Byrne, Lyons, WI
Snyder POS needs jail. Did this on purpose. Vile kochroach.
Freaking teabags only rob taxpayer monies for their vulture corps & billionaires never for Americans. Treasonous slugs.
Ana Belle, Santa Clara, CA
I feel that everyone regardless of race has the right to decent living in all cities of the United States.
Cynthia Parker, New Orleans, LA
It is a pure dereliction of duty by the Governor of Michigan and his 'appointee' to manage Flint. Both of them should be put
on trial for negligence and now the Governor's inability to do ANYTHING about getting fresh water to Flint is disgusting.
HE should be OUT OF OFFICE asap and then tried for endangering the citizens of Flint and damaging the brains of ALL its
citizens! He and his 'manager' repulse me.
Kazia Macey, Macon, MO
The human and monetary cost to our society must be many times greater than the cost of removing the lead. Please restore
the funding.
Mark Oles, AURORA, IL
Austerity is inhuman.
Henry A. Jimenez, Perris, CA
I agree funds should be restored. However in Flint the Governor who initiated the order to use unhealthy river water. Has also
not requested one dime from the federal FEMA program to date 10 months later. He needs to be prosecuted by the federal
govt. This is plaint attack of these people rights under the US constitution.
Loreen Booker Brown, CONLEY, GA
Time to act
Jana dorin, Lafayette, CA
Please!
Hubert Parker, Beaumont, CA
What is up with this sewage? I am now 64 and heard about this when I was 18! This country IS NOT BROKE, period. Just
bigoted.
Paul Donald Benham, Kirkland, WA
How ghastly.
Ray W Falk, null, NC
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Debra Carson, Atlanta, GA
This is a travesty.
Sharon K Geiser, Aliso Viejo, CA
THIS IS A RIDICULOUS TIME TO BE REDUCING THE CDC'S FUNDING FOR THESE PROGRAMS!
Schuyler Hilts MD, TUCSON, AZ
Help us keep our kids healthy.
Virginia Tyler, Durham, NC
It is my own personal opinion that the governor of Michigan has perpetrated a kind of treason by vacating the local
elections and appointing "managers" to communities who are responsible only to him.
This suspension of the Democratic process which has led to the horror that is going on in Flint.
To add insult to injury he is doing virtually nothing to mitigate and solve the ongoing poisoning of Flint's people.
Not only the CDC's Poisoning Prevention Program needs to be refunded, but there needs to be an intervention on an
emergency basis of the justice department and Fema to get safe water to Flint and remove the governor.
Cornelia Shearer, AUBURN, WA
Stop screwing the poor. They, not the rich, need help.
Leroy Frankel, Longmont, CO
This is horrifying. The legacy of environmental racism is an outrage, and must be stopped.
Julia Martinez, San Diego, CA
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Ms. LaCrystal Beauregard, Davenport, IA
These children are the future of our country.
Dr. P Levon, Iowa City, IA
Appalling.
Christine A. Thomas, Sacramento, CA
This is about the health of the pieople. Do the right thing, don't be heartless!
Kimberly Peake, Atlanta, GA
The governor needs to be impeached and forced to drink that poison water.
Jeanine Downie, Montclair, NJ
ColorOfChange.org
ColorOfChange.org
Oakland, CA 94612
This is a disgrace.
The money that was cut from the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program will now be spent for healthcare costs and high
education costs for children with developmental disabilities as a result of lead poisoning. Is this how we treat our poorest
communities? Obviously, yes!
Wake up legislators!
Mary Anne Anne Fratelli, Schenectady, NY
The fear of drinking water is why the bottled water industry is growing
Pamela C Barnes, Philadelphia, PA
Water needs to be safe for all our citizens. We should not be having a different standard of water for Washington DC than for
the rest of the country on lead in water.
Barbara Pampalone, Chatsworth, CA
CLEAN WATER FOR ALL.
Mae Leslie, HOUSTON, TX
Not acceptable!!!
Nasefua Ferguson, Pikesville, MD
If people must purchase or live in homes with this dangerous and toxic substance, then our government should be about
protecting them; because they're no less important than anyone else!
Linda J Solomon, Haslett, MI
Really? Poisoning children with lead is so wrong and immoral.
Carol billett, freeland, MD
Really inexcusable. Change this yesterday.
Dianne De Mink, Somersworth, NH
This is a critically important issue and I hope that you will support this program.
Jacqueline London, Bethesda, MD
ColorOfChange.org
It is not right to tell families trhat the drining water is Ok to consume, when in fact it is not OK. This is lying to the families
and the children to whom these families provide for. Thus, ignoring this problem and the evidence that there is a problem
with the water is just plain out wrong and not only should the U.S government restore funding for the lead poisoning
prevention program, but, they should also conduct an investigation into the drinking water problem and hold those officials
accountable for their actions of deceipt to the children and the families as to the water that they consume and drink. Thus, if
the officials in Flint Michigan are going to tell their residents that the water is Ok to drik and consume, than these officials
also need to be held accountable for their deceiptul actions to their residents.
Brian Coppola, Methuen, MA
The appointed city executor is guilty of criminal acts in changing the water source and thus poisoning the residents.
Joette Storm, Bend, OR
How can human safety be a question or up for debate.
Dolores Y Cortez, Chicago, IL
In this supposedly enlightened age of the 21st century, we should NOT be having ANY concerns about lead poisoning.
Ever.
Ann Graham
Ann Graham, Wichita, KS
As a pediatric nurses I saw what lead poisoning can do. This is a disgrace.
Sue Malone, Westborough, MA
Clearly, with the events in Flint, we still need this.
Jennifer Riehl, Hancock, MI
State of MI step up and protect your citizens
Dr. Aaron nickamin, BASALT, CO
Absolutely SHOCKED (but simultaneously), NOT SHOCKED at the moral depravity and devilish behavior of local
governments across the country. You may have won the "battle" but you WILL NOT win the war.
Shakim Harris, Inkster, MI
PUSH FOR PROSECUTION.
Gerald E. Bryson Jr, Detroit, MI
Justice is demanded for the people of Flint who have more than betrayed my their elected and appointed leadership ,who's
blatant greed and disdain for human life should be punished because they've percecuted the very people they swore to serve.
Sandy Simmons, ,
ColorOfChange.org
A direct result of Snyder brushing away democracy and handing over money to his corporate masters; he and others must
spend some time in jail for this!
Jonathan A Lien, Minneapolis, MN
Saving these kids' brains from damage will ultimately save the taxpayer money in the future. At high level of blood lead,
they most likely will suffer from mental impairment and lose their earning potential and their tax paying potential. They will
have higher probability of going on Welfare, having repeated medical problems while needing.both Medicare and Medicaid.
Narda Tolentino, null, OR
We must protect the environment and have clean water to drink. Companies dumping chemicals in our water supply must be
fined, and executives jailed.
Nancy Dollard, Uniontown, OH
JUST DO IT!!! BLACK LIVES MATTER!
Carmen McKines, Richmond, CA
Esther Howard
Esther Howard, Chicago, IL
What has happened in Flint, Michigan is inexcusable. Governor Snyder must be held responsible for this travesty and should
be forced to resign from office due to gross incompetence.
David M. Singer, Downers Grove, IL
LINDA BONNER-COTTON
Linda Bonner-Cotton, Memphis, TN
This is a shame in America.
Kelly McMahan, Alameda, NM
Lead poisoning should not happen to anyone. Help all families secure a healthy environment!
Jan McMichael, Saint Louis, MO
... Wait wait hang on, the government took funding AWAY from a program to prevent entire communities from getting lead
poisoning? What?
Kristen de Caccia, Vallejo, CA
2016 is the Year Of Separation! This is the only solution!
Nathaniel X Vance Jr., Oklahoma City, OK
ColorOfChange.org
The PRIMARY responsibility of any government is TO PROTECT ITS CITIZENS, especially the most vulnerable. What's
happened, and IS happening in Flint MI is unconscionable. The government officials who let this happen should go to
prison (actually, my words were stronger, but unprintable). Please do what is needed for this shameful crisis and those that
will come.
Trudy Abrams, El Prado, NM
I have volunteered and/or worked with organizations in Brooklyn New York that have managed lead poisoning awareness
and remediation programs. These programs were able to occur with government support. The issue in Flint is horrible and at
a minimum, the CDC program can be restored.
Bernell Grier, Brooklyn, NY
No one deserves to be affected by things like this. may it all be lifted and your lives turned kinder and helpful to those who
need it by having the time to.
Ann mar, Penngrove, CA
We all deserve safe water to drink - it is a right.
Mary J. Wood, San Luis Obispo, CA
It is unbelievable that, in this decade, this century, we are still exposing families and vulnerable children to lead paint! We
cannot turn our backs on this problem.
Eileen Kelly-Meyer, Edmonds, WA
The people need and deserve clean air and water!!! It's time our "leaders" START to put people's health and happiness above
greed and money!
Eddie Obler, COCOA, FL
That we even have to have a petition to ask officials to do the right thing, to do their job to protect the citizens of this great
country is in itself reprehensible. Do the right thing!
Felecia Gilgeous, Temple Terrace, FL
Let's take care of each other, reduce the barriers that income inequality produces, and create a brighter future for our
children!
Abigail Rotholz, Hilo, HI
Rafael Mesquiti
Rafael Mesquiti, San Antonio, TX
Shameful that this happened in America. We need to take better care of our kids.
Christine Pellerin, Montague, MA
ColorOfChange.org
We the people are the priority in this country! Not "we the clueless politicians"!
Ken Lawson, CHICO, CA
The poisoning of our children is disgusting! The governor needs to be impeached and others involved seriously punished.
To ignore this would add to the egregiousness of the situation
Martha Roberts, Centennial, CO
The money is a drop in the bucket, and could save thousands of lives. Shame on you if the funding is not restored.
Wendy Livesley, Seattle, WA
Something must be done about this horrendous criminal act that has harmed so many people.
Wendy Fopeano, Wheat Ridge, CO
We need the CDC to protect us from corrupt government officials!!!!!!
K. M., Capac, MI
Thousands of families in this community have been exposed to toxic water, doubling the number of children with dangerous
levels of lead in their blood in just one year.2 This is nothing short of a disgrace, a preventable crisis years in the making
and the direct result of reckless budget cuts and spending.
Kathy Hay Bradley, Lugoff, SC
A Travesty!! And criminal as well!!
Victoria Urias, Seattle, WA
It is imperative that funding for lead poisoning be reinstated for black and low income families.
Nancy Hoop, Kittery, ME
for gosh sakes vote DEM. repubs represent the top 1%. Please VOTE BERNIE SANDERS he love you
Glen Robinson, HONOLULU, HI
Again, it is the inherently evil TGOP Congress and it's leaders that are trying Again to defund All People, including Active
Military and Veterans Programs. Vote them Out of Office This Year.
Anthony A. Kalnoky, Front Royal, VA
SHAME!
Citizen Voter, Westport, CA
Let them drink tainted water and see how fast this gets corrected.every last government official who knew of this should be
put in prison.
Dmitri Brown, Minneapolis, MN
ColorOfChange.org
Healthy funding of CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention promotes healthier children which promotes a
healthier future for them, their communities, and the US.
Terrence McNally, Los Angeles, CA
This must be addressed soon. All our citizens need and deserve clean water, especially our children!
Mrs. Monica Willard, BETHLEHEM, PA
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Kashif Williams, Brooklyn, NY
Tamara Alston
Tamara Alston, Washington, DC
What has happened in Flint is unacceptable. Every US citizen deserves better than these people are receiving.
J Zeigler, Tulsa, OK
Elaine gohlstin
Elaine Gohlstin, Shaker Heights, OH
There is no logical reason why the Governor of Michigan is not in prison for deliberately bypassing all safeguards for the
people of Flint AND OTHER AREAS in Michigan and causing lifelong injury to hundreds of inhabitants of Flint.
Ludmila Bales, Escondido, CA
Demiah Gunn
Demiah Gunn, Conley, GA
This expense must be a national priority
Michelle Gales, Clarksburg, WV
This is ridiculous! Our governmental agencies are supposed to work above all to protect and promote public welfare;
citizens being forced to drink and/or being perpetually exposed to lead-contaminated water is not in anyone's best interest.
Lynn Deneau, Euless, TX
Reduce inequality of life
Tax the wealthy to redress those on whose backs they have made their wealth
Dianne Butland, College Park, MD
Reduce inequality of life
Tax the wealthy to redress those on whose backs they have made their wealth
Dianne Butland, College Park, MD
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Why on earth would we cut funding for DCD Healthy Homes program that works to rid homes of lead poisoning? Could it
be that poor families should just let their children eat lead paint in old homes because these children's lives don't count?
Never mind the financial burden on our society in many different ways including financial whether we take care of adults
affected by lead poisoning medically or people are housed in prisons, jails, or halfway housing because of all the
implications of lead on the human brain and the human body? Doesn't anybody in Congress care about those implications
of de-funding this critical CDC lead poisoning program? How short-sighted just because Congress can!!!
Sylvia Zingeser, Portland, OR
Protect our children
Anita Dowdell, Stockbridge, GA
It's outrageous,we need to wake up....they're trying to take us out using: racist cops,private jail,contaminated water.Don't
ever forget white people carry open weapon(automatic,military style) while taking over government buildings,cursing at law
enforcement officials and yet,they walk freely because they know this is their world just like it was during slavery.Do not be
fooled by their so-called fear of Obama wanting to take away their guns...it is part of their strategy to get right-wing,kkkminded white thugs to do evil by by killing black folks.They know they rarely get held accountable because racism is at
every level of government ex judge scalia and co.They blame food stamps on Obama even calling him the "food stamps
Pres"whereas more white people benefit from the program.They bring cocaine and guns in our neighborhood so they can
start the so-called war on drugs when in reality they were just planning mass incarceration of black people,the evidence
stems from:non-violent offenders getting longer sentences than their white counterparts and it goes on and on,and on in
every aspect of our society...therefore we need to fight using any and every intellectual weapon we have at our disposal.And
first and foremost ,pray that God delivers his children from bondage,slavery and racist-kkk-evil-minded thugs who act as
wild-packs of animals when they see black people while having absolutely no shame to treat us as such.It seems to me
whenever they see us...it's more like looking at the mirror...these hypocrites will get theirs due to the fact that they went and
got us from Africa only to belittle ,dehumanize and kill us.Well,God ain't letting that happen on His Watch...they better
repent while they still have time.Glory to my Savior Jesus-Christ.All nations will bow before Him..
Freud Gauthier, Miami, FL
This despicable act is as bad as ISIS or the IDF has ever done.
Alex Bell Bell, ,
Our Government needs to cut spending to other countries and take care of home. There are so many needs in America, and
that's what we pay our taxes for. The people need to be more involved in the decision of where our money goes, then maybe
Congress won't have such a problem approving a budget each year.
Anna Stewart, Woodbridge, VA
Snyder and his cronies should stand prosecution. This would be a step this country needs to take to combat the continued
systemic supremacist attitudes white legislators have over their fellow Americans.
Eric Palmer, Holt, MI
This program is way too important for the health of our nation to not find it
Jeffrey M. Cohen, Portland, OR
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In the name of justice and all that is right, please remedy this miscarriage of justice immediately! Thank you.
Ava-Margeaux Tierney, Flushing, NY
Prosecute the criminal municipal employees!
Vic Anderson, Eagle Lake, FL
Prosecute the criminal municipal employees!
Vic Anderson, Eagle Lake, FL
Use our dollars to better the lives of those less fortunate instead of lining the pockets of those who have.
Gael Volkens, philadelphia, PA
Clean up the lead in the water. Stop subsidizing big oil & gas & allowing them to pollute our earth. Use that $ 2 fund &
empower the EPA to do its job
Jo Bomser, ,
What are these barbarians doing? Wake up, and stop this mess, America!
Michael Jones, N. Hollywood, CA
The state government needs to admit their responsibility in causing all of these children to be poisoned by lead. The federal
government needs to step in and make sure the people in Flint, Michigan have all of the resources available to help the
children of Flint make it through their lives as healthy and happy as possible.
Jeanne Deane, Monmouth, OR
Lead poisoning is just one of many ways predominantly black communities are being shafted. What's happened with the
lead poisoning in Flint, Michigan is criminal.
Amy Rothstein, McLean, VA
This country needs to live up to the so called truths that are somewhat self-evident and stop the racism and bigotry before it's
too ooh LATE.
Gael Volkens, philadelphia, PA
This country needs to live up to the so called truths that are somewhat self-evident and stop the racism and bigotry before it's
too ooh LATE.
Gael Volkens, philadelphia, PA
Lead paint poisoning is a national tragedy that must be stopped and prevented.
Penny Harris
Penny Harris, Shaker Heights, OH
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I'm ashamed and disgusted with these officials. I'm sure their families are not using this dangerous water. Something must be
done to help affected children, who will have lasting brain damage. Outrageous!
Donna Byerrum, Colfax, CA
THIS JUST BREAKS MY HEART TO SEE THIS HAPPEN IN A NATION AS RICH AS OURS. IT'S A SHAMEFUL DAY
WHEN THE GOP WOULD EVEN CONSIDER CUTTING FUNDING FOR LEAD POISONING FOR THOSE WHO ARE SO
DISADVANTAGED. I DO BELIEVE THEY HAVE NO HEART OR SOUL.
Kaye Miller, Olive Branch, MS
Help must arrive soon--incompetent government and inexcusable delays.
Clint Padgitt, Brooklyn, NY
Prioritize health.
Mitchell Ewing, null, FL
Someone needs to go to jail for this heinous attack on the children of Flint!.
Edward Doogan, Philadelphia, PA
LIVED IN THAT AREA FOR AWHILE.
GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO CHANGE THIS NEGATIVE SITUATION & PROTECT THE HEAALTH OF AMERICANS
CITIZENS & ANYONE ELSE WHO IS EXPOSED TO THIS MESS! DON MILLIGAN
DON Milligan, Kent, WA
Provide what is needed to the people. Incarcerate the governor.
Toyka King, Lenexa, KS
We all deserve clean drinking water! That's an unalienable right!!
Ort Carlton, Athens, GA
All Americans deserve the right to clean water and regulations to keep the water unpoluted
Lawrie Anderson, EUGENE, OR
Outrageous! And I have to think calculated. I am ashamed of our government for turning a blind eye on this particularly
vulnerable group!
Sophia Rose, Portland, OR
Our nation is only as healthy as its most vulnerable citizens.
Jean Anderson, Fairbanks, AK
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Oakland, CA 94612
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The Government is supposed to be there FOR THE PEOPLE!! You were voted in BY THE PEOPLE AND FOR THE PEOPLE
so PLEASE, STAND UP FOR THE PEOPLE AND RESTORE THE FUNDING TO HELP THE PEOPLE OF FLINT
MICHIGAN!!! It not only your job to do this but it is the MORAL thing to do!!!
Barbara Lawson-Svaricek, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL
This would not happen to the 2% --. in Michigan or other states. It happens to the other 98%
Judith J. Zetting, Milwaukee, WI
Clean water should be a basic human right.
Steven A. Stratton, Ca, CA
Please prevent further injury to people!
Linda Evinger, Evansville, IN
My husband grew up in Flint, MI.
Janice Catrell, Bellingham, WA
You know what the right thing to do is. Save the people!!
Mary Engstrom, San Jose, CA
I have no words for this unaddressed disaster :-(
Ginny Marshall, Youngstown, OH
Stop harming wildlife!
Lawrence Rosin, BROOKLYN, NY
Governor Snyder and his administration are unfit to hold office. The initial offence is bad enough but they compounded it
by not providing safe water to the community and not declaring a state of emergency and asking for federal help. Snyder
should be arrested and charged.
Cheryl Macgregor, ,
Peo9ple deserve clean water everywhere!!
Dean Kelley, Los Angeles, CA
As this nation gorges itself, people are suffering and going without the basic care and resources needed.
karen (FRED HANG) l raeder-hang (FRED raeder-hang, racine, WI
Clean and safe water is essential to life and certainly priorities must reflect this and appropriate funding be reinstituted to
insure safe consumption.
Dale L. Madsen, Camino, CA
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This is 2016. Should I really have to sign a petition to stop poisoning our own citizens with lead poisoning in public water
systems?
Hugh McKinney, Hosston, LA
Political and institutional racism is a crime often overlooked and taken for granted as if it were normal. We can no longer
look the other way and accept this atrocity against poor and working class people of lower socio-economic groups without
consequences.
Oscar Cobb, Southfield, MI
This is a matter of basic justice.
Martha Walden, Bayside, CA
Pray to The Most High Yah to end this current regime....Turn back to The Law,Stature and Commandments...Psalms 119:44
KJV King James Bible
So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.
Terry Price, fort worth, TX
Ruth HARRIS
Ruth Harris, ny, NY
Let's help the children!
Lorraine Eckstein, Anchorage, AK
The Chinese say a great nation is judged by how it cares for the very old and the young.
Robert Bahruth, Boise, ID
For once in your miserable lives, do the right thing for people, and not just profits.
Joe Frleta, Laguna Niguel, CA
People don't realize how important it is to prevent lead poisoning of children. I know, I do care, and I vote!
Katherine Magwene, Northridge, CA
There is no excuse for what happened in Flint. Criminal charges should be brought against the governor. At the very least,
he should resign.
Phillip & Margaret Jr. Buccini, BIRMINGHAM, MI
Reprehensible
T Anderson, Dayton, OH
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PLEASE RESTORE $$
Patra Sheffield, West Palm Beach, FL
JUSTICE
Namonscott Scott Jr, Greenville, SC
PLEASE RESTORE FUNDING $$
Patra Sheffield, West Palm Beach, FL
Lead poisoning is not something to be left underfunded. Please reissue the monies to get this safety issue under control.
Thank you.
Prof. EA Burlingame, New York, NY
This was a criminal act and we need accountability!
Christopher Law, North Hollywood, CA
Restore this funding - god knows, billions are wasted and squandered, this money saves lives.
Sandra winter, Marblehead, MA
TAKE POWER BACK WE ARE THE LAW.LET FREEDOM COME TO ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Louis C Gould, Houston, TX
a form of genocide that must be exposed and remedied immediately-if a foreign country did this, the United States would be
calling human rights abuses. How is this any different from chemical warfare in Syria? Mass poisoning.
Sherri A Turner MD JD, Silver Spring, MD
What the HELL is going on when people in the Unites States of America don't have access to safe drinking water? Let the
politicians who caused this fiasco drink the water in Flint until they get off their fat asses and clean up this mess
James Byrd, Carrollton, GA
Concerned Pediatrician
Michelle D. Healy, Torrance, CA
Shouldn't official responsible for such failure in public health policy be held accountable? Perhaps that would send a strong
signal to officials entrusted with the safety of their constituencies' environment. This would also spare other minority
communities from the devastating consequences of such failed actions of officials, notably the lasting damages to the health
of the children.
Jean Claude, Washington, DC
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Shouldn't official responsible for such failure in public health policy be held accountable? Perhaps that would send a strong
signal to officials entrusted with the safety of their constituencies' environment. This would also spare other minority
communities from the devastating consequences of such failed actions of officials, notably the lasting damages to the health
of the children.
Jean Claude, Washington, DC
Fix this. It hurts all of us!
William Robins, Yorktown, VA
More damned Republican shenanigans. This is what taxes should be used for.
Jonathan C. Halperen, RALEIGH, NC
Please do what is honest and right, and do not contribute to the impression that we are a racist, corrupt nation.
Frank Michael, Summertown, TN
This is wrong and classist.
Desean Lee, Anaheim, CA
RESTORE THE FUNDING OR DRINK THE WATER YOURSELF
William Bednarz, Jersey City, NJ
Unbelievable
Beth Luppe, Kalamazoo, MI
This is a human rights violation to have black people exposed to toxic chemicals. CDC, increase funding now
Camesha Jones, Chicago, IL
No one should have to worry about lead poisoning.
Bryan Wigfall, BRONX, NY
As a school social worker I am familiar first hand with the academic struggles of students with even small amounts of lead
poisoning. It's just not fair to set children up for struggles and failure in school when there are ways to prevent this.
Sarah R Kubetz, Milwaukee, WI
People should come BEFORE money!
Pat Myers, Chicago, IL
this is too unbelievable
Greg A., HAWORTH, NJ
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This is a disgrace,we,re ta)king about human beings that did nothing except trying to survive and live through years. This
was someones reponsibility to watch this.I dont hate saying that if it was another ethnic group it would be outrage. We a
shame for humanity. God help us all.
Herb Wilson, Lawrenceville, GA
This is common sense.
Nancy Powers, Florence, SC
This is illegal!
Martin and Sharon McGladdery, Farmington, MI
Would like to help
Steve Wilson, Far Rockaway, NY
Common sense.
Nancy Powers, Florence, SC
Lead is what killed the Romans 2,000 years ago. Were the leaders of Flint born that stupid or did they have to go to school
for it?
David C Hanson, Sioux Falls, SD
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Cathie Serletic, SanFrancisco, CA
Your job is to protect the poor and helpless!
Madeleine Berke, Monte Rio, CA
Snyder needs to be behind bars.
Mike Streber, De Forest, WI
It is incredibly sad that ANY American individual or group would judge the value and human needs of other Americans to
be less important than their own!
Kathleen F. Gannon, Boston, MA
this is called genocide - betcha there's no lead in the water in the rich white suburbs!
Diana Oleskevich, Saint Louis, MO
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It is incredibly sad that ANY American individual or group would judge the value and human needs of other Americans to
be less important than their own.
Kathleen F. Gannon, Boston, MA
This is a moral and ethical situation so horrible that it is beyond my ability to express how distressed I am to learn of it.
Ann Prentice, North Augusta, SC
Please rush safe drinking water to the citizens of Flint, Mich.
Thomas Hutton, CLIFTON, CO
There's no excuse for allowing such a thing as lead poisoning to happen in any community.
Linda Deming, Blue Hill, ME
There are other Republican governors in other states who would put fiscal austerity over the health and welfare of the
people.
S Janet Payne, Kathleen, GA
THIS IS JUST OBSCENE AND TRAGIC !
Anne Jackson, null, PA
Please! As a leader in the developed world inaction by US diminish respect for USA gov.
Katherine Booth, Montclair, NJ
Impeach Governor Snyder! This is preposterous!
Betty Abadia, Durham, OR
Yes i live in flint and its horrible here they know our water been unhealty since gm dumped waste and contaminated it when
out local wic for women and children booklets that we sighn use to ask us do we eat fish out the flint river now you wan't us
to drink it no way we are human beings not animals this is not rite
Katrina Martin, Flint, MI
Another blow to people of color by hurting them. SINFUL
Lynn Miller, Ocala, FL
Ebony Rhodes
Ebony Rhodes, Indianapolis, IN
ColorOfChange.org
Oakland, CA 94612
The nations children black white red brown and all colors under the sky deserve better and we can do better by them.
Duane McGOWAN, Florissant, MO
Beyond unacceptable!!!
Barbara Forster, Mpls, MN
When the city provides water it must meet health standards and the water being supplied by the City of Flint Michigan
doesn't come close. Get it corrected NOW!!!!!
Clifford Meyer, Modesto, CA
Let's stop the poisoning of these children.
Mildred Leonard, Waukegan, IL
It's outrageous in this day and age that people are at risk from lead poisoning - this is the very basic purpose of taxes, to
safeguard communities and provide what they need for health and safety.
Marilyn Hay, Desert Hot Springs, CA
Shame, shame, shame on Flint city officials! We can fund our bloated military but we can't help our communities in need?!
Meghan Prior, Winston Salem, NC
Arrest the Governor of Michigan
Ted Heekin, Edmonds, WA
We have known for over 40 years at least that lead has negative impacts on growing children. Why so long
Nancy Hartog, Princeton, NJ
Unacceptable to be poisoning our new generation of babies! Stop ignoring these signs..
Samuel Nowell, Austin, TX
Even low-level lead toxicity in childhood can reduce a person's cognitive ability for life. We don't need a whole generation
with an epidemic of mental retardation.
Dana Bellwether, Santa Rosa, CA
I am TOTALLY outraged that such a CRIME could be committed against CHILDREN in our United States of America!
Please restore funding for the CDC program at once!
Nina B. de Fels, New York, NY
Nikcole Lowery
Nikcole Hyli-Fav Lowery, San Francisco, CA
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Shouldn't low income and minority babies have clean, lead-free environments in their own homes and communities? After
all, you never know who among them will be our next president or a congress person who will have the good fight in his or
her belly, and change the community for the better to the best of his/her ability. Thank you.
Bryan Baird, Sugarloaf, CA
The government has a mandate to protect all of the citizens that are governed. That includes protection from environmental.
hazards.
Ruth Dyke, Foresthill, CA
The Government should help to protect the people from harm of any kind!
Ms. Ruth Levy, Kenwood, CA
SOMEONE NEEDS TO GO TO JAIL
Lewis Cisle, Belfast, ME
This is such a blatant inhuman act. Shouldn't this be considered domestic terrorism?
Shondabuchanan@aolcom Buchanan, Hampton, VA
We are not in a recession and thus should be able to afford this.
Deborah Miller, Austin, TX
All of our children, of all colors and ethnicities, need and deserve a safe and healthy environment.
Rabbi Simkha Y. Simkha Y. Weintraub, Brooklyn, NY
UNBELIEVABLE young people will grow up in this day and age, and have these horrific things happen to their bodies,
because NO ONE listened, cared, or tried to change what was happening regarding the amount of lead getting into their
systems. To put any person, animal, or land in that situation is criminal,
and someone should PaY!
Please restore the FUNDS & better
FUTURES should Follow.
SANDRA RUNNING, Whittier, CA
Stop poisoning communities across the country.
Brian Colfer, Sterling Heights, MI
It is about time, the government talks about real life issues.
John Eschen, Grand Coulee, WA
Stop the poisoning!
Ruth Tudor, Lacey, WA
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I have TWO nieces residing here in the city & it's hard here trying to keep them sufficiently hydrated when they water isn't
safe. It's just sad and scary. To be straightforward it really isn't fair either.
Faith Williamson, Flint, MI
Do what's right even when those who are suffering can't make a large campaign donation - you are supposed to represent and
protect everyone.
Carrie Black, Salt Lake City, UT
What is a child's life worth?
Ken Gale, New York, NY
belinda reser
Belinda Reser, Los Angeles, CA
It is criminal what they are doing in Flint, MI
Silvia Munger, Laargo, FL
This is a disgrace let's protect of all our children and people!!
Twana Cannon, Mableton, GA
We need to be responsible to the people in Flint. This issue is too important to ignore.
Robert Garon, San Diego, CA
This is murder, of minds !!!! You haters need to be gunned down----we need an underground !!!!
Lane Grayseni Graysen, Oroville, CA
This is a needless travesty. A country is only as good as it treats its' women and children. What does that say about the
United States?
Jean Jones, Goshen, NY
Come On Government, I thought You were Supposed to be Taking Care Of our Communities,Would you Drink This
poisonous Water?-Take Care Of this NOW!
Garry Harris, Pontiac, MI
We can do better for all of our country's children!!
Teresa & Kent Dutchersmith, Goshen, IN
I'm so ashamed that in the wealthiest country in the world, my country, the USA, that the water situation in Flint and police
brutality to Blacks all over this country goes on blatantly and with impunity. Shame on us!!
Edwina Echevarria, Loveland, CO
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Appalling!
Gabriele Schnack, MARINA DEL REY, CA
So tragic! Bigotry takes many forms from violence to neglect. Shame on our govt! Shame!
April Silverman, New Hope, PA
This is unacceptable! Rick Snyder must be removed as governor!
Rick Snyder, Dansville, NY
Get the lead out...
Andrew Grundy III, Lebanon, KY
Give us your respect
David Gipson, Chicago, IL
Frigging Repubtaliban.
Edward Mc Brearty, Indian River, MI
Give Gov. Snyder some of that good Flint water to drink!
Mr. Karvin Spurgeon, Cordell, OK
Gov. Rick Snyder needs to resign!
Candy LeBlanc, Placerville, CA
It is a disgrace that in 2016 n the USA people cannot get clean and reliable drinking water. This is something that CAN be
fixed. Funding to make sure our children are no longer exposed to lead and other toxic chemicals from the simple act of
drinking and/or bathing needs to be restored and increased. Thank you.
Pamela A, Culver City, CA
Common Sense - Please
Calvin A. West, Seattle, WA
As a medical student, I stand behind the return of CDC lead poisoning prevention program.
Ms. Turner, Houston, TX
Would you want your family drinking that water ?
Sherrine O'Brien, Shawnee, OK
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We urge the U.S. government not to take the inexcusable position as did Michigan's governor! Our children and families to
not choose to poison ourselves! You keep control, not step up and take responsibility. Thank you!
Michele & Rick Tingling-Clemmons, Washington, DC
cathy wesley
Cathy Wesley, Desoto, TX
Protect our citizens as you pledged you would!!!
Robert W Potillo, Wichita, KS
Join the revolution! Support Bernie Sanders! He's bringing democracy back to the people!
William Clegg, Jamestown, NC
ALL THE PEOPLE DESERVE BETTER THEN WHAT THE GOV. SAYS IS OK TO DRINK I DO NOT TRUST THE GOV. TO
MUCH ANYMORE
judy ki, ROCHESTER, NY
This poisoning is a disgrace to America. Fully fund the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program, and
don't give us excuses. Shame on the Congress of the United States for neglecting this essential program.
Dr. Delton Johnson, Santa Pula, CA
Disgraceful.
luke fawcett, Portland, OR
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.US Congress
Sen. Ed Markey
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Rep. Michael Capuano
Dear Members of Congress
Honorable Lady and Gentleman
I come to you to I urge to please act, on this matter for the sake of all children, and adults.
It is Painful to see your child get poisoned and you do not know what is wrong , till you find out what she eat.
Behind your back. Children are curious and take everything in their mouth. Even a child of two , three years sometime even
bigger.
I also want to ask That should tell their tenants the kind of paint they use every time they are repainting. And if they do to
change it.
There should be a law that no Lead paint be used for any part of an apartment , hallways, in and out and stairs.Because when
the heat meets with the interior walls no matter hot or cold the Lead is there and the smell does not go away
A child and adult can get sick by the smell and hurt the lungs..
Children also tend to bite stairs handles.
If one do not know if the paint has lead poison it is danger every where around the apartment.
Please do not let Home Depot or other store that sells lead pain used for buildings inside ; Help protect the children more.
Do not let take reduction to this; So important necessary life saving, services from the Center for Disease Controls Healthy
Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program for the children and for other poisoning materials and the available
treatment .
US government should restore funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program in the FY 2017
budget.
Many children loses their abilities and sensitivity in their body , and can become brain damage early or late in life as that
poison may not be taken out of their system..
Children get poisoned by lead paint. And they suffer .If it does not show in a few years the damage it will show after they are
older. Please do something about this.
Thank you for your attention ,time and your responsible reconsideration. on saving children's lives.
Because even one tries to check every time what they are doing in few minutes the child do act behind one's back when one
is busy prep pairing their food or milk..
If one does not know about lead poison the danger will be greater.
Sincerely,
Ms. Maria Celia Hernandez 1-9-2016
Boston MA. US
Maria Celia Hernandez, Boston, MA
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Robert Jackson
Robert Jackson, Dallas, TX
We need to protect people from lead exposure.
Rosalind Bresnahan Ph.D., null, CA
Wake up people, this is a genuine emergency! Where in hell is FEMA? Or isn't this what that agency was organized to
handle?
Tom Comeau, WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Not dealing with this known lead contamination issue is nothing short of State-sanctioned murder!
Mr. Harvey Siederbaum, Brooklyn, NY
Lead exposure is forever! Help families clean their home of lead.
John Walker, Ann Arbor, MI
Leading poisoning? In the USA? In the 21st century??? This shouldn't be a problem! Since it regrettably is, FIX it. Children
in Flint, Michigan are suffering from lead poisoning! This is unconscionable!
Pat Zanger, Miami, FL
C'mon, man! This is a problem from my youth, & I'm 60 for Chrissakes!
A. M. M. Shanahan, null, PA
More than 52% of our rivers are polluted.
Funny -- how this is will effect poor people instead of rich.
Deborah Daues, null, TX
I ask the competent authorities to address this issue please quickly. People's lives and children is too important.
Daniel Meresse From France
MERESSE daniel, ,
Citizen's health before money. Do not hide truth
Ferdi, Kent, WA
This is a example why we can trust no one , prosecute these jack asses for selling poison and then lie about it..
paul Zurfluh, TACOMA, WA
Stop treating economically deprived people like their lives don't matter. Their votes certainly do!
Leslie Bart, Oakland, MI
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What if your children, grandchildren or any member of your family was living in these conditions? I bet things would be
fixed in record time! Wake up people!! This almost sounds like something Hitler would do.
Tammie Savini, Madison, NH
it's insane that anything like this could happen in this day and age. it never should have happened at all, and those
responsible should be made to subsist on poisoned water for the rest of their lives, were there justice in the world.
Heather Barnhart, Dallas, TX
Drinking water should be free of any lead containing materials, and the lack of prosecution for police who murder coloured
skinned people demonstrate beyond any doubt that US still behaves with the general outlook of slavery.
David King, , FL
please stop poisoning us
Mr. Gary Kaminski, Buena Vista, PA
I was born in Flint, MI in 1955, and I've lived here all of my life. Never before have I seen such disrespect and disregard for
the lives of the people of this city by government officials that is happening now. Flint is mostly African American, mid to
low-income. My theory behind this atrocity is the two "G's": Genocide so they can Gentrify.
Charlotte A Kelly, Flint, MI
What is not happening here? Restore funding!
Laura Lessly, SPARKS, NV
The lack of concern for human beings is disgusting. This is truly EVIL and must be STOPPED !!!!!
Sharlee Moore, LOS ANGELES, CA
All of our children deserve s healthy environment. In which to livr
Gail owensmith, Long Beach, CA
Clean water is a must for these families, the race shouldn't matter. Please help them!
Toni Gulledge, Portsmouth, VA
America needs healthy children. Politicians need to make sure the CDC has proper funding.
Paul Bowker, VILLAS, NJ
Save America's children. Politicians need to fund the CDC.
Paul Bowker, VILLAS, NJ
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Oakland, CA 94612
What is this, a third world country?! That this would happen in the USA is outrageous!
LOUISE BARR, Carson, CA
Shawn sorrell
Shawn sorrell, Wilmington, DE
May our Bless us and come save us soon.
Shawn sorrell, Wilmington, DE
I have been watching the lack of progress at Flint Michigan and it's a real sad state of affairs for the people of Flint. FEMA
should step in together with the attorney general to force a solution, it has gone to far without any real solutions from the
governor.
Rosa Marrero, Barranquitas, PR
Hadiya Kamaria M. Rice
Hadiya Kamaria M. Rice, Riverdale, MD
This is the very least that can be done. To treat part of our citizens this way, to cut corners, and to gain profits off the backs
of Americans of African descent is more than just disgusting, it is a holocaust, and the criminals who have done this need to
be brought to justice.
Caroline Kramer, Cottonwood, AZ
Stop funding the F-35 and allot the funds to benefit American Citizens. Can any of you do your job and Represent the
American Public?
Leland Walter Griffin Jr, Trumansburg, NY
This is criminal and the nerd (Snyder) should be held accountable; for to long xgovenor Engler and Snyder have lied to pass
their own agendas. Gov. Engler closed the mental health facilities which left mentally challenge people to fend for
themselves, and to be treated as seasonal criminals. The real crooks have got to go.
helen stafford, southfield, MI
karenina walls
Karenina Walls, Raymore, MO
The Snyder administration should be indicted for criminal battery. What did they know, and when did they know it?
Ellen Dannin, Ann Arbor, MI
Roy Steffan
Roy Steffan, North Las Vegas, NV
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end the empire, bring all the troops home, cut the military budget, close guantanamo and leave Cuba
Tim Kearney, Philadelphia, PA
Poisoning innocent children with lead in 2016 is disgraceful!
Cynthia Vermillion, Hilliard, OH
Danna Rhinehart
Danna Rhinehart, Milwaukee, WI
Michigan governor a criminal
Capt Larry Bergmann, Chapel Hill, NC
Let us always include PRAYER as the most important of action, it works!
Rev Delbra Calton, Arlington, TX
I was shocked to see this unfolding in Flint. The budget-cutters in government are content to make the USA into a thirdworld country.
Kate Ellison, Melrose, FL
Lead poisoning should be a thing of the past! The government must take positive action towards the removal of all lead.
Wanda Willey Willey Halpin, Milbridge, ME
If this was affecting a majority of white people, their would be outcry all over the nation. Shame on Flint Michigan!!!
Margaret S. Johnson Motley, Kansas City, MO
We will suffer the consequences of this for a very long time. No one has the right to poison an Americon
Citizen.
Edna Hutchinson, Charlotte, NC
Sherry Rose
Sherry Rose, Wilmington, DE
Disgusting
BishopFontaneToliverII, Milwaukee, WI
not acceptable!!!!
liz thompson, West Stockbridge, MA
So shameful ! Rick Snyder needs to go to jail !
Tina Gardner, Jacksonville, FL
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I just read in California where the leakage of methane from underground gas wells is leaking into " gated communities with"
great schools" and where people feel " safe and secure" is making people sick and causing residents to relocate .The
government, governor of CA and the company involved are working together to rectify this "unseen natural disaster" . The
company responsible will be held liable . Yet when problems caused by big companies in vulnerable neighbors causes sever
health problems their is no mention and no movement. Environmental Justice should be the tool used to confront all
injustices in any neighborhood. Just another example of " who's life's matters" when we have to place pressure on our
Government and other powers that be to do the right thing,
Cwalker Walker, Biloxi, MS
Lead exposure damages cognitive function and increases violent behaviors. It is a serious public health risk.
Margaret Kirtley-Sternberg, Duluth, MN
Big Disgrace!
Sharon Tyson, Monroe, NC
This is heartless. No one should endure this situation. What if it was your own child?
Mary Lynn Rounds, Weaveerville,, CA
Save the children, sick and elderly from unsafe water!
Maureen O'Connell, Boynton Beach, FL
What is the matter with our politicians ? What is the governor of Michigan trying to do to the people of Flint Michigan?
Telling the people that the water is safe to drink? Yet so many people particularly children have been tested and have lead
in their systems ? The Republicans want to dp away with the EPA The EPA is a very important governmental agency. The
Republicans want to do away with regulations. People wake up before it is too late.
Cynthia & Shirley Vickery, Saint Anne, IL
THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.
Juli Draney, Boise, ID
Restore funding to the people affected by lead poisoning in in Flint, Michigan.
Rachel Smith, Hacienda Heights, CA
Lois mathews
Lois Mathews, Rockford, IL
No should have to endure this injustice !!
Sterling L. Spencer, Chicago, IL
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Poor people are still citizens of the United States and should expect and receive the safety and protections offered to all
citizens. Shame, shame, shame on us if we allow this crime to go unpunished.
Kathy Dobronyi, Inverness, FL
This is a serious matter and it should no longer be downplayed. My suggestion is to put yourselves in those affected by
polluted contaminated waters. These waters have a way of coming into other communities, as they have. Yours could be
next.
Stop making excuses and stop taking them. It doesn't matter what your economical background is. Karma will find the
unjustly, the ignorant. Karma is the Universal law of Cause and Effect.
Come from your Heart! Know that you and/or your loved ones could be next. No one is exempt! Make the right cause for the
right effect.
May Peace Be With You & May Your Peace Be Still!
Safiyyah Scoggins, Pinole, CA
We deserve clean water, please take action to make our water safe to drink and help families affected by poisoned lead water.
Patricia Perez-S, Imperial Beach, CA
Kenneth Hartfield
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Children first
Terri L Beeler, Louisville, KY
This is appalling. To "promote the general Welfare" is in the preamble of the constitution. To deliberately poison the people
so the rich could pay less in tax is unconstitutional and unAmerican. Please fully fund the CDC so they can continue to
perform their duties and "promote the general Welfare" of "We the people".
Cathy Jayroe, Commerce, TX
This is outrageous -- not to mention criminal! This would not be happening in an affluent white neighborhood. (BTW, I am
white.) Restore funding for this program at once! Not a single child should be getting lead poisoning from drinking water in
the US in 2016!
Alice Feldman, Oak Ridge, TN
Victims require significant compensation and fee life long medical attention, including remedial treatment for all children
affected.
Yvonne Harrison, Shelburne Falls, MA
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The goverent stepped up with the re authorization ESEA to ensure quality in education when states failed students.
This is much more important and yet, instead of filling in the gap where localities fall short, the government has cut funding
when it was needed most. This tragedy is evidence that localities need the funding, oversight, and guidance that the CDC
can provide!
Kenya Avant-Ransome, Malden, MA
Shift the costs of mitigation onto the shoulders of polluters.
Robert Chase, DENVER, CO
This was a criminal act and should be treated as such.
Frances Bierens, Mc Bain, MI
HOLD THEM ALL ACCOUNTABLE
Flowers J. Thomas J Sr, Aurora, CO
Clean water is fundamental to the life of a nation. Please act to ensure this.
Marylee Bradley
Turlock, CA
Marylee Bradley, Turlock, CA
Many of us had made grassroots positive change in the 1990's through pushing to reduce any amount of lead in a child's
blood to be unacceptable. Many states made long lasting policy changes such as all children under the age of six needing to
be tested for lead no matter where they lived or what clinic they saw. The reduction to a child's attention span, learning
abilities and behavior from lead poisoning costs more than funding putting the measures into place to prevent this entirely
preventable condition.
Susan Gust, Minneapolis, MN
Absolute outrage and the 'city caretakers' and governor of Michigan need to be indicted.
Wayne J Glasman, Roswell, GA
Lead poisoning is a public health problem that can be eliminated by public action.
Naneen Mary Shannon, Denver, CO
Terrible danger
Mrs Pearl M Flanagan, Oxford,
Do the right thing.
Afiya Madzimoyo, Stone Mountain, GA
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It appears that the mostly uncaring republicans are responsible for this horrible and criminal action. Just look at the
Governor of Michigan--a total inept and fascist leaning (my opinion) human being, if one can call him that. Put him in
prison and allow him only the water that he has allowed to contaminate the city of Flint. How much do you want to bet that
he and his cronies have plenty of good water stashed so that they don't have to drink the contaminated liquid. Hell is too
good a place for you!!!
Cecil Wilkerson, MOUNT SHASTA, CA
And while you're add it, prosecute the governor of Michigan for reckless endangerment
Sandra Zylberman, Owings MIlls, MD
Everyone's health matters.
Isabel Sheridan, Portland, OR
We know the long-term cost of lead. No excuses for cutting effective safety work.
Virginia A. Spatz, Washington, DC
Fix the water now!!
Quece Gray, Austin, TX
Another part of the "War on the Poor"!
Joseph J. Obelcz, Hatfield, PA
This is absurd. The current state of public waters needs to be rectified and brought up to the same safe standard for all
Neal Badolato, Charlotte, NC
RESTORE THE FUNDING ...Children's lives are at stake!!!
Susan Juster, New York, NY
As a white environmental educator with a background in public health, I write in complete support of this petition. Children
exposed to lead may suffer irreversible neurological problems that can affect their lives forever, especially their educational
outcomes. It is ethically unthinkable that an environmental problem that could be greatly reduced is not due to lack of
funding. It is quite clear by now that funding prevention efforts is less expensive than funding the consequences of lead
poisoning.
Theresa Kardos, null, NY
Reduction of Federal Government jobs that protect citizens is UNACCEPTABLE. People's quality of life and lives are at
stake.
Jane Clevenger, Loveland, CO
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The measure of a civilization is how it treats its weakest members, Mahatma Gandhi once said. What does it say when our
children, especially those among the weakest and neediest, are being treated this way. We must do better, America.
Samana Siddiqui, Oak Lawn, IL
This is a health hazard that has long lasting impact on children's future health.
Edna B. Hibbitts, Midland, TX
Every American has the right to clean drinking water.
Elena Lauterbach, Portland, OR
Brittany Richardson
Brittany Richardson, Los Angeles, CA
Solving this public health issue prevents devastating outcomes for people and let's them become productive citizens.
Mark Garcia, MENLO PARK, CA
Please don't turn a blind eye to what's happening in these communities.
LaRonda, Fuquay Varina, NC
One nation with liberty and justice for all!!!!!
Robbie Sanders, Ithaca, NY
Do the right thing!
Chod Wilburn, Bakersfield, CA
Without the People's support the U.S. Government will fail. The U.S. Government must sustain the life of it's People in order
to survive!!!
Mr. LR Jeffries, Junction City, KS
It is a very telling symptom of the fundamental sickness of US society that national, state and local officials totally neglect
the health and welfare of the politically helpless. Helpless because they cannot afford to pay the massive bribes needed to
get action from our corrupt political hierarchy. To be poor in the USA is to be a non-person, and of course we do not need to
even recognise the existence of non-persons. Despite all the hyper-patriotic guff spouted by our public officials and their
echo-chamber of so-called patriots, the facts are that the USA is a very nasty society, fatally sick of the diseases, greed,
cruelty, corruption, endemic violence in worship of lethal force by the very organisations purportedly serving public law
and order.. All of these symptoms of a failing society are well described in the Annals Of the Roman empire; nothing
changes does it!
Keith V Stracchino, Spokane, WA
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It is immoral to negate children C L E A N WATER and protect them from harmful lead poisoning.
Mecky Myers al, linda Myers & semy, skai, aja Tower & maria, ricky, liz, lupe Morales & rox Kremer & nelson Ortas &
juan, maria Corrlal, REDONDO BEACH, CA
People are suffering and they need help that is within your power to give!
Martine Hubbard, Fontana, CA
I believe that human lives are way more important than new missiles, guns and war toys that soooo much of my tax payer
dollars!
Vicki O'Connor, Waynesville, NC
Barbara L. Goodwin
Barbara L. Goodwin, Brooklyn, NY, NY
This is another disgusting example of the racial and economic injustice so prevalent in this poisoned country. Be on the
right side of history and sufficiently fund the CDC.
Dave LaTulippe, Chicago, IL
please our lives and the children's lives depend on it
Ethel L Walton, chicago, IL
Sherry Ishman
Sherry Harkless, Jackson, AL
It's necessary
Ro Wright, Jacksonville, FL
Danielle Revell
Danielle Revell, Wichita, KS
What is occurring in Flint, Michigan and other US cities is a damn disgrace.
It reeks of gross negligence on the part of local authorities. Therefore it is time the federal government step in and through
the requisite facilities, seek to remedy this untenable situation a best as possible; meanwhile ensuring that those responsible,
are held accountable.
The is 2016, in the USA for crying out loud. This should NOT have occurred!
Paco Smith, Carson, CA
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Mr. leumas Rialb, Virginia Beach, VA
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Tamanika Howze
Tamanika Howze, Pittsburgh, PA
The emails coming to my desk seem to indicate a plan to rid the country of minorities altogether. Something must be done
about lead and lead poisoning, starting with prevention NOW. I would call for emergency funding until the CDC has its full
allotment back!
Leslie Medina, Milford, CT
PLEAS RESTORE FUNDING FOR THE CDC HEALTHY HOME AND LEAD POISONING PROGRAM IN THE FY 2017
Nanna Sitter, buffalo, NY
This is systemic racism and it must be addressed NOW!
Terry Mitchell, Salt Lake City, UT
Act now
Richard Quarless, Indialantic, FL
File Suit against EPA.
Greg Hutton, Paterson, NJ
Water is truly essential to life. This careless "mistake" will have far reaching ramifications.
Laura Jackson, Detroit, MI
What are you waiting for? More illnesses & deaths?
Carole Crowe Crowe Frank, New York, NY
This is important to save money in other areas such as education of mentally handicapped children and mental health care
when they are adults.
Avis Ogilvy, New Orleans, LA
We need to stop the systemic racism.
Gina Santonas, Brooklyn, NY
Why are the people in government not in jail for this?
Cheryl Merrill, Portland, OR
This is not only horrible but compounded because it was so preventable.
Stephen A Merrill, Santa Cruz, CA
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This is disgusting and I hope something will be done about this immediately. To many lives are at stake here. I will pass this
on to everyone I know.
Kathryn H. Regan, Hayward, CA
The poisoning of this town by criminally irresponsible government should NOT go unpunished!! This is racism at its most
ugly height. Black lives matter!!!!!!!!
Linda Knudson, Portland, OR
Water is essential for life. Surely clean water should be guaranteed to us all.
Adair Nagata, New York, NY
Paulette Muse
Paulette muse, Bronx, NY
It is a disgrace that our public officials allow genocide on youngsters, who should be the future of our nation..
Audrey Myers, Elmhurst, NY
Outrageous!
Khabira McDow-Keefer, null, OR
Lead poisoning is dangerous, causes many serious health problems & can be fatal. We must get the lead out of any and
all.products that humans use and/or come into contact with. Thank you
Suzanne Marienau, OZARK, MO
Until lead is permanently removed from the homes of all citizens, we need the government programs to help. Our kids are
worth it.
Ruth Sheets, BROOKHAVEN, PA
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Aahz Aahz, San Carlos, CA
They need to own up to their responsibilities
Dr Ruth Anderson, washington, DC
This is what the Republican disregard for EPA regulations leads to! It must stop.
David A. Mason, Ypsilanti, MI
Please get on track...now.
Linda D Engel, SANTA ROSA, CA
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Flint is a disgrace. That the question later proved was at first dismissed and not investigated is heinous.
Barbara Rose, watertown, MA
This situation is a national outrage and another assault on the poor and people of color. The health of our citizens is not a
commodity to be bought, sold, or traded. Act as if you had a conscience.
Gail Lawson, Seattle, WA
These criminals belong in JAIL. Their callous ignorant disregard of HUMAN LIFE will be costing Michigan for decades to
come. They squandered the public trust.
S Slayton, Kent, WA
The poisoning of Flint's residents is criminal! Let's not compound the violation.
Daryl Shute, Littleton, CO
Healthy humans create a healthy community and a thriving society. It is kind of ridiculous that any group of people would
not be included under our nations umbrella of protection for its citizens. If we pay taxes, we deserve to be safe.
Sonya, Santa Barbara, CA
This is the morality of government on the line. Look your children in the eye and tell them because these children are not
yours they don't count. Too hard, no funding, can't agree. Not good enough get it done.
Leila raab, Evanston, IL
How could you consider cutting this program?
Robert Hachey, Waltham, MA
Please, let's balance the books
Ray Johnson, Rio Rancho, NM
Do the right thing
RRRoberta Bobba, Alameda, CA
Lena Bond
Lena Bond, Jackson, TN
It is a travesty that this funding has been cut. Full funding must be restored to CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program in FY 2017 budget.
Katherine C. Bini, NEW YORK, NY
Shawn s
Shawn s, Deland, FL
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Show favor to all humanity where color is not the option. Give Life more abundantly
J Berry, Reynoldsburg, OH
Show favor to all humanity where color is not the option. Give Life more abundantly
J Berry, Reynoldsburg, OH
Show favor to all humanity where color is not the option. Give Life more abundantly
J Berry, Reynoldsburg, OH
Keep American's safe.
waren nystrom, Pittsburgh, PA
This lead poisoning going on for many years in our especially low-income and Black communities is a disgrace. Please vote
to restore the necessary funding in our national budget to deal with this situation, else you, too, are responsible for
poisoning our children.
Mary Joyce Moeller, Williamsburg, KY
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Janice Merten, Chicago, IL
This is critical whether one is a male or female, regardless of race and regardless of age. Please support this cause.
Beverly Wolf, Waterford, MI
It is sad enough that Congress continually attempts to repeal the only law that attempts to give working-class Americans a
chance to obtain health care and still be able to eat and pay for shelter. To sacrifice the children of those families while
simultaneously attempting to turn our entire political system over to corporations and the wealthy is simply inhuman.
William Patton, Teaneck, NJ
This is critical. My own child was exposed to lead paint - unbeknownst to us - because of a crooked landlord. This is still a
very real, immediate problem and action must be taken.
Jay Wolfe, Pepperell, MA
We've know these dangers a long time!
Maxine Boshes, Sacramento, CA
Lead will kill you!
Jim Norris, St. Simons Island, GA
Lives matter
Richard Quarless, Indialantic, FL
ColorOfChange.org
This horror story resulted from a chain of culpably negligent decisions. The Flint children's health must be protected
immediately, and those responsible brought to justice.
Jim Turner, MERRITT ISLAND, FL
This does not make any sense in a country like America. Restore what every funding is needed to save the Children!
Gloria Baxter, San Jose, CA
Local conditions should be as safe and healthy as possible. We must do everything we can to insure this for all residents
Sheryl Samuel, High Falls, NY
So Sad!!!
Leslie C. Triplette, Pinole, CA
This is criminal and downright pathetic.
Geoff Behrens, Denver, CO
What do expect from a UNCARING REPUBLICAN? Well, this is one way to reduce the minority voters that are likely to
vote for someone else.
LN Wilkerson, MOUNT SHASTA, CA
Stop lead poisoning of black children.
Willis Sutliff, rapid city, SD
Having a safe place to live is essential to help our children thrive and grow up without the damage lead poisoning causes to
the brain and nervous system!
Sharon Sprouse, San Diego, CA
Clean water should be a right.
Jean M Barker, chicago, IL
CDC needs funding to protect all children. Protection is cheaper in the long run and much more humane .
Lakshmi Sirois, Ipswich, MA
This is CRIMINAL behavior on the part of officials in Flint, and in the Federal government for not making sure that U.S.
natural resources are protected from contamination, and not alerting citizens of health hazards when they became aware of
them.
Melinda Gale, Brunswick, ME
This is unacceptable for anyone to have to endure these conditions in America!
Deborah Sims, Whiistler, AL
ColorOfChange.org
When will people know when they doing the works of the flesh, and not the fruit of the Spirit.
Mr. johnny lomax, Winter Haven, FL
If Congress wasn't so greedy, Flint could pay themselves !
Patricia Gorospe, TUCSON, AZ
All children are the responsibility of us adults.
Paula Toner, Berkeley, CA
i'm in low income area-TCE was fopund in the school water so EPA checked the neighborhood wells- an "acceptable level"
of TCE was allowed to most folks, except the school and 10 homes.-this also is in house air- they suggest to take a bath with
exhaust fan going, the whole time- who has one? city water lines available, but unless we're severly [poisoned we'd have to
pay a lot of money --half what the house is worth?
this came from auto repair-paint shops- warehouses on the next street dumping in the ground- fouling our wells- now what?
Jan Heaton, Mansfield, OH
Bridge the gap.... between black and white, rich and poor, and ALL in between!
Sarah Delany, Bronx, NY
This is 2016 not 1816.. we are no longer Slaves forced to live in swaller, filth, poverty, with penalties that include drinking
posionous water than retards the embreos, stagnates the mental development of children. The fact that this still happens
largely in Black communities means that Slavery is still alive in 2016
Rev Michael Grays, Akron, OH
This is 2016 not 1816.. we are no longer Slaves forced to live in swaller, filth, poverty, with penalties that include drinking
posionous water than retards the embreos, stagnates the mental development of children. The fact that this still happens
largely in Black communities means that Slavery is still alive in 2016
Rev Michael Grays, Akron, OH
We support third world countries in their quest for clean water...do we need to ask the Gates Foundation to help our own in
Flint, Michigan?
Margo Campbell, Issaquah, WA
If these were white families it would already be a movie
Acacia Mutts, Vineland, NJ
This is inexcusable. In this day and age, it's an absolute travesty that citizens should have to fight so hard for basic needs to
be met. THE GOVERNMENT ISN'T DOING ITS JOB!
Amy Christenson, Seaside, CA
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Protecting our water supply should be the prime objective of our government. Without potable water we will not survive.
Eugenia A. A. Patterson, Kingston, WA
Nobody on this planet deserves any poisoning of any type. Health problems are sooooo wrong and nobody deserves them.
We all deserve to live a healthy life to the end. Why should anybody have to suffer from health problems? NOBODY should
suffer from any type of problems of any type. Poisoning and Health Problems are NOT even the last thing anybody wants to
have to deal with. As human beings we all deserve care and help we do NOT sit back and watch people suffer NOPE we stand
up and help them so that nobody has to suffer from anything that comes upon them. Suffering is wrong, Poisoning is wrong,
and Health Problems are much more than wrong they need to need to be denied this very second. Health problems of all sorts
need to come to an end along with Cancer, Diabetes, Alzheimer's Disease etc. Put a stop to all health problems and
diseases....NOW
Andrew Ramirez, CONCORD, CA
It is MUCH too long since the government started its token "effort" to end lead poisoning. We have to just finally END lead
poisoning! It is very do-able to devote all the money at once to finally remove ALL remaining lead paint in all houses,
apartments, and buildings in the USA, and this effort could be completed within a year or two at most. Lead products and
lead in products can very quickly be reduced much more than they are now, if the government takes a firm stand. Lead in
industry and pollution can also be tackled in a big way if the government just makes the effort. This is a problem that lingers
on and on and on, but does NOT HAVE TO. It could be totally solved so quickly if those in power just decide to solve it!!
And it is not just some lingering annoyance--it has severe consequences for communities, the economy, and families and
lives. This is a public health emergency that just doesn't have to exist at all, and can be totally solved for MUCH less money
than some things the government spends money on, such as bombs and bullets and weapons, which do no good at all.
David Romportl, Hopkins, MN
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Steph Mulholland, Arlington, VA
White privilege can't help but fill unarmed people-of-color with lead, whether or not through police activity! SHAMEFUL!
Christopher F. Vota, MOUNT HOLLY, NJ
I agree.
Hanafi Ameur
Hanafi Ameur, ,
What is going on in Flint is criminal, and the lack of response is both criminal and terrifying. Some Americans really don't
matter, do they? That could be almost any of us soon!
Gary Anderson, Constantine, KY
ColorOfChange.org
If we do not help them now, we will be supporting them for the remainder of their lives due to physical and mental problems.
Lynn Gerner Flanagan, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
This is a disgrace and atrocity!
Charmaine booker, Pittsburgh, PA
THIS IS APPALLING AND TOTALLY INHUMAN HOW CAN THIS BE HAPPENING IN THE RICHEST COUNTRY ON
EARTH
M Joannou, New Zealand,
This is unacceptable!!
Institutional racism at it's best.
White power brokers strike the black community again. Thanks Jim Crowe. UGH!!
Eric Volat, McLean, VA
This travesty effects us all. No one really benefits when our neighbor is not well. In fact, each of us can only be well when all
are.
Diane Swords, Syracuse, NY
I visited Flint as an artist several years ago and am deeply concerned by this news. The people deserve justice and fair
treatment.
Alicia Mikles, West Hurley, NY
Restore funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program in the FY 2017 budget.
#EndStructuralRacism
Charles Love, Newark, NJ
ONCE AGAIN, AFRICAN AMERICANS AND THE POOR SUFFER THE MOST!
Ron Wilson, Birmingham, AL
I Jill Booth agree with the petition to restore good quality water for the People in Flint,Michigan
Jill Booth, Marysville, CA
As we always have said that the government is just trying to eliminate the BLACK PEOPLE LIVES. WE NEED HELP MR.
GOVERNMENT
Jill Booth, Marysville, CA
This is utterly ridiculous that people are being treated so badly and over something is given to us from GOD. These
politicians should be ashamed of themselves.
Patricia Murphy-Warrick, Chicago, IL
ColorOfChange.org
Preventing lead poisoning, like any investment in the health of our citizens, is money well spent. That's a no -brainer.
Funding for the CDC's program to prevent Lead poisoning should be reinstated immediately.
Kevin Kiefaber, Rutland, VT
Over the past decades, we've made such strides in protecting children from Lean poisoning. We must continue to fund the
program so we eradicate this problem, rather than letting it return. Every American child should have access to water that is
lead free, and be able to live in lead free homes.
Linsay Firman, BROOKLYN, NY
DISGRACEFUL! Get to work for your constitutents and stop playing partisan politics!
V Tyson, Phila, PA
EPA should accept that Lead Poisoning is Still real and Still in many forms throughout our environment(s). Put and end to
this and Restore CDC lead program Funding so they can do what they are supposed to do.
Lee Wasserman, Mountainside, NJ
Support and protect the health and well-being of Americans all across the country.
Kay Ludwig, Philipsburg, PA
Why do we overlook sick children?
Peter M. Hubicki, Charlotte, NC
America needs to stop poisoning it's children!!!
Ramona Jensen, Milwaukee, WI
It is ironic that lead poisoning may have played a major role in the decline of the Roman Empire as well.
Gary Meisner, Paradise, CA
There is another culprit in the story of lead in our water: the lead industry. For decades after the lead companies - including
NL Industries and Eagle Picher - knew that lead pipes could cause lead poisoning they continued to sell and promote lead
pipes. (see The Lead Industry and Lead Water Pipes: "A Modest Campaign"; Am J Public Health. 2008;98:15841592)
Richard Rabin, Arlington, MA
It is appalling that there even should be a debate about this. Call "criminal negligence" by its proper name and demand
redress, NOW!
Ann Galloway, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
ColorOfChange.org
Lead poisoning is a severe threat to our children and because it is in older housing stock it tends to be an urban issue,
because management and abatement require costly replacement of windows and frequent painting of walls and trim this
issue disproportionately impacts low income populations, and because young children place their hands in their mouths and
crawl on the floor, children are disproportionately affected. Also when a body is low on other minerals it will replace
calcium and iron in the bodies systems with lead. All of these factors add up to make low income children living in urban
areas the most impacted, and these children are often black. This is an area the government must act in order to protect
young black lives!
Leah Nguyen, Saint Louis, MO
This governor has to be held accountable. He needs to go to jail.
Ana P, Miami, FL
Mydaughter had lead poisoning in upstate NY. There was great outreach to make sure she improved.
Sara Peracca, Essex, NY
The governor on down to all the people who made the choice, lied, and stone-walled, should be arrested and tried for crimes
against humanity.
This horrible crime is racism at its worst, government at its venal worst, and environmental injustice at its worst.
Ruth Fruland, Seattle, WA
The fight to protect people from lead in their homes and businesses is not over. Why would we not fund the effort if it is
incomplete and folks are still at risk?
Caryn Wagner-McPherson, Glen Carbon, IL
Lead poisoning can cause so many social problems. Please take action to reduce lead poisoning.
Mary Lou Soscia, Portland, OR
unconscionable!! fix this!!!!
Deb Doolittle, Wakefield, RI
We need to solve lead problems - which ultimately reduces crime for everyone.
Diana Beck, Fond du Lac, WI
Safe municipal water is a RIGHT!
Lauren Oliver, Ashland, OR
Children are being poisoned every day across America. We need more funding to combat this problem.
Marjorie Xavier, HAYWARD, CA
Cynthia
Cynthia, Jonesboro, GA
ColorOfChange.org
This problem went on for over a year before Michigan's governor decided to act, and Gov. Snyder only did so because of the
national spotlight. These kids deserved better.
Christine M McNichol, Warren, MI
This need to STOP already enough is enough stop killing people your money could have power but God power is watching
u n the day u all die u all will regret it.
Nallely Mendoza, Portland, OR
This should never happen, but of course it's the white power in charge never caring about people of color nor poor people.
Jesus... would slap the shit outta them.
Joseph Ulrich, Vancouver, WA
US government needs to restore funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program in the FY
2017 budget.
David R Jones, Littleton, CO
I once tried to tutor a child who was so sick from lead poisoning that he could not hold his head up and concentrate; I felt so
sorry for him I refused to push him and had to leave that tutoring agency. We live in a country that has the resources to
prevent this and certainly ought to have the moral ethics to do so!
Jane T Telfair Stowe, Richmond, IN
There is NO EXCUSE for ANYONE to have to endure these conditions. Action has to be taken now for the long term.....not
just crisis situations!!!!
Cheryl Greene, Charlotte, NC
Our children are our future. No one is more vulnerable to lead than a child.
Orel Protopopescu, Miller Place, NY
The lack of effective government oversight in Flint, Michigan, is an American disgrace. The leaking natural gas in Porter
Ranch is too!!! Elected officials are obligated to respond to these and other health and safety issues!!!!
Roger & Mary Jane Boyd, Solana Beach, CA
Isn't the U.S. Government supposed to sort of oversee all the "lesser" Governments and make sure they sort of "fly right"? I
thought so. In that case, let's have a federal investigation of Michigan's state Government and prison sentences and all that!
If not, why couldn't we just do away with the federal Government like all the tea party radical dudes (and the corporations)
want?
Chris C Kunig, Smyrna, DE
Outrage on behalf of the victims of environmental racism. This is unacceptable.
Jane Chamberlain, Austin, TX
ColorOfChange.org
What has happened in the poor communities of MI is criminal and must be investigated, for it seems plain as day to me they
have been swindled of their very lives. Help them in whatever way is needed, and bring charges against Gov Snyder & his
cronies.
Cecilia Banner, Longmont, CO
All lives matter especially those who are in most need.
Arthur Linder Sr., Washington, DC
Disgusting and unacceptable.
Rey Luna, Santa Monica, CA
Equal ACCESS for all. peace and health.
Nicole Cope, Columbus, OH
who call this problem need to go jil
Herman Richardson, Gray, LA
It is shameless not to provide this funding.
Janice C. Jochum, SEMINOLE, FL
Everyone deserves clean water and a safe environment. Restore funding to make this happen.
Mira S Haslam, Felton, CA
a crime against humanity!
Elizabeth Lempp, Moose Lake, MN
And prosecute Synder and his illegal emergency managers!
Jeff Tatom, Grants Pass, OR
Lead poisoning from municipal water sources in the United States should never happen.
Johanna L. VanDeWege, Littleton, CO
Restore Funding for CDC
Ruth Cooper, Mountainside, NJ
CDC needs to be restored
Rhoda Wilson, Mountainside, NJ
ColorOfChange.org
Take it out of the Military's budget, or reduce the number of new War Planes the Pentagon is requesting in order to pay for
this health care crisis!
Robert Biccum, Renton, WA
it should be real simple to DO THE RIGHT THING.....
richard schoemer, cambridge, WI
Your claims that you did not know are unacceptable and a bold faced lie ! They all need to be fired NOW!!
Angela Humphrey, Minneapolis, MN
Sharina
Sharina, Staten Island, NY
Debra.groomes@gmail.com
Debra Groomes, Roxbury, MA
Heartless
John White, Bailey, CO
I'm from Michigan and the Flint situation is inexcusable! And I fear Detroit faces similar issues.
Jan Wright, Ypsilanti, MI
Who appointed the Governor of Michigan God? How does he bypass the democratic process and create such a mess in the
process? This should be everyone's priority..to do everything we can to help those children recover from this lead poisoning.
Julia Fuller, Walnut Creek, CA
This borders on crimes against humanity. This is what you get with "small government" and the systematic dismantling of
investment in public infrastructure. What a disgrace.
Nancy Kilburn, Cambridge, MA
Ka'Sella Matiere
KASELLA MATIERE, Chicago, IL
No one should have to live under these conditions - this is where our monies should go - not welfare!!!!!
John & Eleanor McNaugher, Valencia, PA
Dear Jesus bless funding to go forth let your protection for Michighr
Melody Gamble, Winnetka, CA
ColorOfChange.org
ColorOfChange.org
Please restore funding so the CDC can make it safe and give children a future by taking care of the lead problem. This has
been an ongoing issue that needs to be addressed and taken care of.
B Sealy, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
These children are helpless and EPA must get Funding to help them. HELLO CONGRESS.
Rose Baker, Greensboro, NC
How can this EVEN be a question? It is the RIGHT thing to do for our citizens.
Yvette Schultenover, Grand Rapids, MN
Provide clean water immediately and do everything possible to provide medical and social services to those affected.
Rosalind Bresnahan Ph.D., null, CA
How is this happening at this time, that should have been taken care of years ago.
Norma McCulloch, Peoria, AZ
Andrea Phillips
Andrea Phillips, Houston, TX
can anybody say GM and non caring politicians
nancy mason, Terre Haute, IN
This should not have happened!
Donald Meyerson Sr., Easton, PA
if this were mainly white areas it would be changed immediately
David James, Canandaigua, NY
Absolutely disgraceful!
Connie McLean, Merrillville, IN
It is absolutely necesary to use the info we know about the damage lead does to ourcentral nervous system & prevent
children from exposure to lead in paint or other sources. Please use you intelllgence , long term vision, & care for children to
protect this valuable portion of our population grom known & preventable damaging lead exposure.
Charlotte Walker, Steelville, MO
Andre Cromer
Andre Cromer, Brooklyn, NY
ColorOfChange.org
Congress must behave more responsibly. Congress must be accountable to the people and not just to the people who finance
their campaings.
Louis C C. Harris Jr Jr, Cherry Hill, NJ
Disgusting that local government could let this happen
Bob keaty, Santa Fe, NM
In a first world country such as ours this is tragic and unacceptable. Please support this request to restore funding to protect
our children and future generations.
Joan Agro, Orangeburg, NY
If Republicans cared about children as much as do embryos and fetuses, they would take immediate action on this issue.
Sybil Morgan, San Antonio, TX
Before we help any other people we should help our own. Minorities are Americans too! It is so unfair that poor means
ignore when it comes to local government. This would not happen in a Beverly Hills neighborhood.
Ann Williams, Long Beach, CA
This isn't the only problem in Flint as an impotent, plutocratic government looks on.
Frank Bonas Jr., Browns Mills, NJ
Would you want your children or grandchildren drinking the water in Flint, Michigan?
David Sincox, Chicago, IL
Does our government care about us anymore?
Darlene M. Neely, Atlanta, GA
Please help prevent more people from getting sick. This issue needs to be resolved immediately.
Andrea Lewis, New York, NY
Where is common sense?
Mary G G. Mataisz, Pitkin, CO
I strongly support this petition. Clean, safe water is a human right and the cost of lead poisoning is vastly higher than the
cost of prevention.
Allison Park, Framingham, MA
robert godfrey
Robert G Godfrey, Avondale, AZ
ColorOfChange.org
I am a registered nurse in the field of school health and see first hand the damage lead poisoning does to children and how
much it effects their ability to learn and thus their future.
Jacqueline Grohoski Grohoski, Ellsworth, ME
In addition to the horrible human toll this exposure causes, treatment will cost millions. Prevention is almost always the
most cost effective strategy.
Erika Fox, Cataumet, MA
Please stop the lead poison pollution occurring in residential water systems
Mr. Derek Hatcher, Chicago, IL
Control is needed to protect our children from leadership which endangers children and society as a whole.
Maureen J Fauss, St Louis, MO
Rick Snyder and the entire Michigan TGOP Legislature should be impeached, removed from office and then prosecuted for
attempted murder. In the meantime - we need to help Flint residents and get them healthy, safe drinking water - as well as
remediation of their corroded pipes, ongoing medical care, etc. You need to go around the disgraceful clowns masquerading
as "public officials" in Michigan and step over their reckless, irresponsible failure to provide for the health and safety of their
constituents.
Rebecca Rabinowitz, Reading, PA
We know Congress doesn't give a **** about poor people, but this is ridiculous. GET THE LEAD OUT AND DO THE
RIGHT THING!
Lisa Renee Ragsdale, null, MN
Please commit to protecting the health of low income families of all races and creeds. How can we stop the cycle of poverty
in this country if we poison our children?
Jessica Evans, Santa Cruz, CA
Who are you people!?!
And where are your American values? I'll bet you consider yourself Christian. Well, what would Jesus do?
Barbara Mott, Knoxville, TN
For all people, black, white or other. This is unconscionable.
Carla Gardner, Castle Rock, CO
This behavior is criminal and the policies that lead to it are stupid and reckless. We need the CDC act refunded
Mark Silliman, Camas, WA
ColorOfChange.org
Do what you would do to save the lives of the children who live in your neighborhood.
Now extend that to Flint, Michigan.
Be the hero, not the enemy.
Best,
Julia Dashe
julia dashe, OAKLAND, CA
Poisoning children in Flint, MI, to save the gov't a few bucks really tells us to what level of barbarism we have sunk. The
American people deserve better.
Lisa E E Davis, New York, NY
Please protect those who are unable to protect themselves from the greed and indifference of those who are in positions of
leadership. It is a disgrace that anyone in America should be suffering from lead exposure due to drinking water.
Cynthia Grasty, Lansdale, PA
There should be something that can be done to
help these poor people.
Michael Durocher, Covington, LA
The government officials need to be held accountable and have a responsibility to care for these folks and provide what they
need. Sadly, we know that if this was happening in a predominately white middle class community this would have never
happened in the first place. As a nation we should be ashamed that this has happen and should demand justice for these
folks.
Carol Bartlett, Decatur, GA
I'm really glad to see this effort, and pleased to support it with my own signature.
Chris Sellers, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of History
Stony Brook University
Chris S., East Northport, NY
Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Are you going to stand behind half truths to save face and lose
our Democracy????
I am a Veteran, Active Voter and TaxPayer. As a Veteran I put my life on the line for Democracy. This missive is Democracy
in action. Please help stop the plutocratic take over and save American Democracy and the middle class. It is a sad fact that
national socialist philosophy now informs and drives the republican party.
James K Hadcroft, N. Falmouth, MA
ColorOfChange.org
Health is a human right. The government MUST assure it for all people.
Joan M M Ferrante, New York, NY
Is water being tested by independent testing companies? The tests and results should be posted to the communities by Local
and State Representatives ASAP. Plans should be released to stop the pollution as well.
Elliott I. Hardie, Woodmere, NY
This is disgraceful and Scott needed to be fired. He knew exactly what was happening in the communities water and denied
it as long as he could. Would he do this in a white community....NO!!!!!
Jadine Holifield, Garland, TX
We must protect vulnerable children from the life-long impacts of lead poisoning!
Rainbow Di Benedetto, Austin, TX
Why do some lives matter more than others to some politicians? Are these politicians capable and worthy of their roles?
Jean Forsberg, Julian, PA
Holly Bonanomi
Holly Bonanomi, Portland, OR
Get FLINT clean water NOW!
James H, Laguna Woods, CA
This is now way to live while the rich people in the world look away.
Robin Soletzky, Phoenix, AZ
Renee Merriman
Renee Merriman, Dearborn Heights, MI
This is UNCONSCIONABLE! It show BLATANT DISREGARD for Public Safety! For SHAME!
Sarah Johns-Goodman, ASHLAND CITY, TN
This is an outrage. This can not be happening. Please stop it.
Dmitra Smith, Sonoma, CA
If this type poison control in a cities water supply is being overlooked as a huge governmental expense, than why do we
need a government that is too cheap to keep us all from being killed by lead poisoning or some other poisoning then we
need to look at government as a whole to see if it has the people it serves best interests and well being at heart as it governs.
Without the people government serves there would be no need for a government.
Anthony Lillich, KISSIMMEE, FL
ColorOfChange.org
Our children are being bombarded with toxins from every direction! Are we just trying to destroy the future or what?
Debra Ware, Fort Walton Beach, FL
This is deplorable! No one in the US should be living in these conditions.
Shekaiba Saidy, Denver, CO
I am still in disbelief that a gov. would treat his residents so shabily!! Now the US gov has to step in an protect their lives!!
That's why states can't really govern themselves w/o supervision!!
Sarah Leddick, Miami Beach, FL
Obscene!!! Criminal!!!
Karen Rogers, Williamsburg, VA
Pamela Matthews
Pamela Matthews, Chicago, IL
Yes Rick Snyder should be I!PEACHED. He did this. He should also pay with his own money to switch it a back. I'm so
ANGRY. He is a horrible person.
Jeanne B, Springfield, IL
Why do they keep trying to eliminate the African American race of people restore the funding for this program to remove the
lead from these houses and clean water for these families.
Aileen Gilbert, Aliquippa, PA
Who is surprised, the Republican governor erased all the elected officials to install his own dictatorial government. Now he
is saying he is sorry when he is the one most responsible. Give me a break.
Sharon Beaver, Trinidad, CO
And take red state governments out of the mix
Jeffrey Dravis, Houston, TX
This is horrific as is the damage to these children. All reparations must be made.
Gerri Michalska, Washington, DC
This is horrific as is the damage to these children. All reparations must be made.
Gerri Michalska, Washington, DC
You have to do something. This is poisoning children....unacceptable!
Carole Schaefer, Asheville, NC
ColorOfChange.org
It is our civic duty to provide safe water to all citizens and it is criminal not to do so.
Helena Robinovitz, Chelsea, MI
WHY DO CHILDREN HAVE TO BE HURT OR DIE BECAUSE OF IRRESPONSIBLE LAW MAKERS WHO ONLY CARE
ABOUT THEIR OWN WELL BEING. WHAT IF IT WAS YOUR CHILD, OOP'S, RIGHT IT'S NOT! SO WE SEE WHY YOU
DON'T CARE.
FRANCINE lanier, norfolk, VA
This is horrific as is the damage to these children. All reparations must be made.
Gerri Michalska, Washington, DC
This is horrific as is the damage to these children. All reparations must be made.
Gerri Michalska, Washington, DC
This is horrific as is the damage to these children. All reparations must be made.
Gerri Michalska, Washington, DC
There is no excuse for the existence of lead poisoning in 2016. This is not Charles Dickens' London. Shame
Edward Temple, BROOKLYN, NY
God is watching you !! That is if you believe in Him !!
Audrey V. Clarke, Jamaica, NY
This is horrific as is the damage to these children. All reparations must be made.
Gerri Michalska, Washington, DC
This is horrific as is the damage to these children. All reparations must be made.
Gerri Michalska, Washington, DC
This is horrific as is the damage to these children. All reparations must be made.
Gerri Michalska, Washington, DC
Disgraceful. These are the same politicians who then point to black children's grades and say they are inherently not as smart
as whites and we shouldn't waste our tax dollars wasting their educational needs.
Patti Batchelder, Georgetown, MA
Rita Koch Thometz
Rita Koch Thometz, Onalaska, WI
ColorOfChange.org
This is horrific as is the damage to these children. All reparations must be made.
Gerri Michalska, Washington, DC
This is horrific as is the damage to these children. All reparations must be made.
Gerri Michalska, Washington, DC
Precious lives are at stake. Immediate action must be taken to restore federal funding for the Healthy Homes and Lead
Poisoning Prevention Program. I'm sure that the wealthiest nation in the world would not want to be apathetic and
unconcerned about it's most needful citizens and seek to decrease the surplus population.
Bessie Garner, Grand Rapids, MI
Our federal government has been slacking on protecting the public health for decades. They give industry free reign to run
roughshod over innocent working families.
marita prandoni, Santa Fe, NM
We must keep our citizens safe!
Elizabeth Watkins, Prairie Village, KS
My daughter had elevated levels of lead in her blood as a baby due to poor monitoring of landlords and property
management companies, who continue to rent out unsafe homes without warning families of the potential dangers, not just
inside, but also in the soil around home.
Ann K Brady, Saint Paul, MN
Maybe tax the excess profits the bottled water industry has made due to this deliberate act?
Carol Mone, Trinidad, CA
Lead is a serious threat. The disregard of the health and well-being of children is shocking. The person who is responsible for
the decision that led to the poisoned water must be held accountable and federal funds should be pouring into Flint to
ameliorate the situation. Please fund the CDC's Healthy Homes and lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
Ann Marie Coviello, New Orleans, LA
This is 2016! Not 1916!
Ms. Debra Cosentino, North Fort Myers, FL
It is totally unacceptable for the richest nation in the world, to not protect the most vulnerable...our children. Shame on us.
Let's fix this right now.
Beverly Beverly Weidner, Madison, MS
If this wasn't deliberately planned, then the governor should have stepped up immediately to solve the problem.
Martha Jennison, Willoughby, OH
ColorOfChange.org
All lives matters, fund the cleanup for the refugees in low incomes homes
Mr. Willie carlisle, west orange, NJ
This is absolutely something that should not be happening in the U.S. It can only be due to the lack of caring and concern
from those who have the power and authority to make decisions. So, it is quite obvious the government officials who were
voted to serve this community have outrageously failed to do so and should be removed and replaced by those who will
uphold their position of making positive differences and community servants.
Jeffrey Smith, Saint Petersburg, FL
I expect that the people of Flint, Michigan, will agree.
Gerald T. Stansfield, Everett, WA
High lead levels in children lead to serious and expensive problems for our society as they age into adolescents and adults.
Money spent now can prevent problems and suffering in the future.
What is the course of least possible regret?
Susan Pierson, Doylestown, PA
If you kill your customers, you kill the businesses which donate to your campaigns. Just saying.
Dale M Nelson, San Jose, CA
It's awful that fellow Americans are in danger of health issues because of the incompetence of local officials in Flint,
Michigan. This problem should be corrected immediately.
Monica Early, Alexandria, LA
It's awful that fellow Americans are in danger of health issues because of the incompetence of local officials in Flint,
Michigan. This problem should be corrected immediately.
Monica Early, Alexandria, LA
Beyond important - the only humane thing to do.
Cynthia Laughery, EAGLE POINT, OR
Delores Shaw
Delores Shaw, Nashville, TN
We as Americans have a RESPONSIBILITY ...Damn it anyway
Janet Ramos, Minneapolis, MN
Those responsible should be incarcerated!
Madeline Shaw, slate hill, NY
ColorOfChange.org
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Dixie L Davis, NELSON, NE
if you save one thats a start in the right direction. Save the children one by one and you will have a healthier population!!!!!
Christina heldenbrand, null, ME
The U.S. Congress has become the enemy of the American people. If they don't want to see a modern equivalent of the
French Revolution, they need to start doing the jobs they were elected to do -- not the ones they've been paid to do.
ObJN Susan Fiore, Verona, WI
Corporate-industry-caused lead poisoning in the US -- still, in the 21st Century?? Of course -- it's business as usual....
Shireen Parsons, Washington, DC
I'm signing for all not just black children
Tanya Williams, Dowagiac, MI
Every one deserves lead free tap water, irregardless of their race and income!
Lisa Gillenwater, Columbus, OH
The Governor belongs in jail
Ryan Santelli, Valencia, PA
Matt Young
Mat Young, Knoxville, TN
Please take action!!
Clarence mills, Denver, CO
America is killing it's own citizens specifically African American citizens. This has to stop.
Phyllis Banks Cook, Cleveland, OH
Former resident of Grand Rapids MI. Snyder ran on being a "nerd," a man of science who relied on data to make good
decisions. He lied to us.
Mary Robert Novello, Mechanicsburg, PA
I personally think the governor should be jailed for what he did. I feel so bad for the people that have to endure this atrocity.
What's more, he has no answer and no real plan to remedy the situation.
Russell Tye, CLEVELAND HTS, OH
ColorOfChange.org
This is a country that should not have problems like this at all.
Dashawn Tobias, Jonesboro, GA
I do not understand why the politicians and appointed officials responsible for poisoning children are not being charged
with child endangerment.
Mary Ellen Verdu, Salem, VA
Ed Johnetta Miller
Ed Johnetta Miller, Hartford, CT
Do the right thing make this right NOW
Ms. Karla Glasgow-Cobb, Kansas City, MO
I'm praying for the City. I believe that legal action should be taken against the Govenor.
Laura, Saint Louis, MO
I can personally relate to what is happening in Flint. I am a lead poison survivor since I was 2 years young (for over 20
years); I had dangerous levels of lead in my blood and went to a lead clinic draining at least enough for me to live. One of
the effects I had from lead poison was my speech and went to speech therapy classes throughout most of my K-12 education
(and succeeded) and went to the University of Massachusetts Boston and graduated in the spring of 2014. Now, I am a
warrior since living through the experience. In my high school days, I did research about lead poisoning in my senior year;
did it once more in the university for an English class. During the times researching, I felt emotionally overwhelmed and
shocked about every time I saw statistics, which reminded me of what happened in my infant years and still does. I have
always vowed to protect those who have been and are in danger of being poisoned no matter where and other injustices
plaguing our universe and earth. We must be mindful of everyone's needs, especially having more access to programs and
clinics like I had a time ago; Flint's citizens would need them and anything else that can help (can be a model for other
communities). We are human; we are one with the universe and the earth. Thank you.
Andrew Costigan, Norwood, MA
This overreach by a governor into the running of a city is deplorable - and in an attempt to save money, Rick Snyder has put
a generation in peril, and lost the faith and trust of not only the people of Flint, who are suffering, but to all those who
cherish justice and democracy and human decency! This can and should have been avoided, but when facts began to come
to light, URGENCY was and IS NEEDED to mitigate the human suffering!!! Enough is enough - make this right, turn this
around, and make those responsible ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS AND INACTIONS!!!
Ardyth Gilbertson, Shepherdstown, WV
Genocide is not a family value.
Loren Petty, Boise, ID
America is healthy and strong when its citizens are healthy and strong. Please don't poison children - remedy the situation,
and have those who created the situation pay for it.
Elizabeth Degoursac, Atlanta, GA
ColorOfChange.org
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Elen, Oregonia, OH
No children should suffer the effects of lead poisoning!
Diana Bain, Bridport, VT
Common sense.
brad Meinecke, Chicago, IL
Stop the war against African Americans NOW
ANN FOWLER, Houston, TX
Preventing lead poisoning saves federal money, makes Americans smarter, and oh yeah, saves lives.
Christian Warren, Hastings on Hudson, NY
Less bureaucracy. More humanity.
Brian Schneden, Naperville, IL
Health is Equality too.
Sky Kral, San Francisco, CA
What a disgrace! Absolutely unacceptable in a country that postures itself as a world leader. How can such injustices be
aimed at a select grouo of citizens in this country. Shameful and disgraceful for these United States of America.
Iris Polk-Kuku, Plainfield, NJ
Lead poisoning has real lifelong impacts on children. Please restore funding so all Americans have access to clean water. A
basic right!
Shara Alexander, Portland, OR
Stop devaluing black communities!
Adam Ciminello, New York, NY
Disgrace. Billionaires in a country which has lead poisoning and severe air pollution in the entire eastern half of the country.
And a inoperative Congress. Disgrace.
Lyn Berling, Indianapolis, IN
Why is that the US Gov't can give billions to other countries such as Israel (who have spied on us the in past nonetheless),
but fail to take care of our own citizens? Bernie Sander for President in 2016!!! At least the will be FOR the people and not
special interest groups, greedy corporations and the wealthy!
Kenneth E Hart, Columbia, SC
ColorOfChange.org
This has to stop ASAP. Governments need to listen to people and act on information they give.
Gayle Sides, Carlsbad, CA
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Elen, Oregonia, OH
This shouldn't be happening in our country!!!!
Katherine Dimitri, San Diego, CA
Environmental Racism.
Janis Roddy, Saint Louis, MO
There is no excuse for lead poisoning in 2016.
It seems we go backwards in good health rather than forwards.
Jane Sieger, ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Why is there still lead where it will endanger children--our future--with defective brains? This is intolerable!
Joan Lang, CLEVELAND, OH
Someone needs to be held accountable and make restitution.
Audrey Ashford, Miami, FL
Samiyyah Muhammad
Samiyyah Muhammad, New Orleans, LA
Do the right thing
Kwakou Shakur, Durham, NC
That this happened in the United states of America is outrageous and shameful. Proper funding for the CDC, EPA, and our
infrastructure is mandatory for a civilized society. This needs to be fixed, and authorities held accountable!!
Alene LaRosa, Marshfield, MA
Everyone responsible is sitting and watching, shaking their heads and waiting for the first child to die
Dr. Rev Raymond Ambrozaitis, Ormond Beach, FL
Everyone has the right to clean water - a basic necessity for human life. It is abhorrent that some communities - and in
particular communities of color - are exposed to higher rates of lead and are suffering the consequences. It is the job of state
representatives and governing officials to protect the people from harms exactly like these. Please do something to address
this public health emergency.
Sarah Hollows, New Orleans, LA
ColorOfChange.org
Eric Garner is choked to death for selling individual cigarettes . . . but the major criminals who murder Americans by toxic
crap in our water, air and land are never charged with their crimes or punished. WTF is wrong with this picture ???
Ms Theresa Theresa Shamanka-Holstrom, Las Vegas, NV
Increased risk of lead exposure shouldn't be acceptable.
james williams, Anniston, AL
This situation is so sad the governor needs to be charge with a crime.
Alice Jenkins, Cincinnati, OH
It is appallingly that there is even a question about dealing with this; that ANYONE needs to be "urged" to do the only
decent thing. What is happening in Flint is a tragedy, and a crime. Fix this AND prosecute those responsible.
Jaymee workman, Salem, OR
Its time to end Lead Poisoning danger in the US.
Mary Luketich, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX
can u help these people out!!~! with better water!!!
Fredrick Neal, Chicago, IL
What has happened to the families in Flint, Michigan is despicable. Please do everything possible to protect these people
and their children!
Marcia Tendick, Moab, UT
We MUST protect our kids no matter what.
Robert Lahner, Levittown, PA
Low income communities in this country need more advocating by us all
Drew shadrawy, Roxbury Crossing, MA
Help!
Soraia Jeronimo, ,
Nothing is more important than America's kids. Thank you for taking immediate action.
Claire Coyne, Pittsburgh, PA
Get the Lead Out programs work, but only if they are funded!
Ned Zimmerman, Grand Rapids, MI
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Our government should supply better services than the government of Bangladesh after all!
Elisabeth Fulton, Davis, CA
Jacqueline Dixon
Jacqueline Dixon, Clark, NJ
RESEARCH FOR ALL THE CITIES IN THE USA
Malcolm & Doris Hart, North Las Vegas, NV
Lead poisoning brought about the mental erosion of Caligula and Nero in ancient Rome, via water provided to them
continually through lead-lined pipes of Rome's water supply. Countless thousands of Rome's citizens died of the same cause
and type of provisioning.
Jack Clark, Sedalia, MO
Kathleen Stone
Kathleen Stone, Bloomfield, NJ
This seems like such a basic requirement, should be built into national standards.
Rosa-lyn Householder, Boulder, CO
This is a disgrace. All citizens are entitled to clean water. This would never happen in an affluent community.
Alicia Attanasio, Mohegan Lake, NY
This situation is so shameful it's hard to believe it's happening in the United States. Let's get this cleaned up NOW!
LuAnn Giunta, Westport, CT
Be responsible.
Richard Reitman, Menlo Park, CA
This is disgraceful, restore funding
I Fogg, Clinton, ME
We've known about lead poisoning for decades, how can this still be happening. We really need to get our act together. Poor
families do not deserve this kind of treatment.
elaine bitzel, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
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It is absolutely outrageous and inexcusable that lead poisoning funds have been cut and communities like Flint, MI are at
risk. Restore funding to the CDC's Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
Stephen Zettel, Libby, MT
Take care of the Children
Vanda Jaggard, Chesapeake, VA
the public WAS POISONED BY THE MANAGING GOV'T. THE PAYBACK TIME HAS COME.
Maureen D Allen, Washington, DC
Nobody should have to drink poison water! ...or bathe in it!
Patricia Vance, Tucson, AZ
We can not poison our children!
Melinda Blakesley, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Why and who stopped it? They do not like the POOR!
Al Deleon, Mount Kisco, NY
Cathleen Lane
cathleen Lane, Saint Louis, MO
This is a criminal act and those responsible must be held accountable!
Lincoln Hansen, Houston, TX
DOJ Please investigate Michigan Governor Snyder for his intentional poisoning of Flints children.
Connie Lyles, Lansing, MI
The poisoning of the children of Flint MI is a crime and needs to be addressed immediately by every level of the U.S.
govenrment.
Amelia Hard, Portland, OR
This problem is so well known, so serious, and so preventable--there's no acceptable excuse for not funding it.
Linda Henson, Haddon Township, NJ
The willful endangerment of innocent civilians would seem to be a criminal behavior and should be prosecuted as such. The
state, its governor, his appointed executive officer should all be investigated for their complicity.
John B. Watt, Melbourne, FL
ColorOfChange.org
DO WHAT IS RIGHT. THE RIGHT THING! This could happen to you! the responsible thing is to do the best to protect our
fellow human beings on the planet.
Mrs. Edward/Nena E/N Hatfield, ,
This is a serious health issue and not a political football to be passed between the Dems and Reps. Please, do something
ASAP to stop this poisoning crisis.
William Yeager, Menlo Park, CA
Being that I had lead poisoning as a child, I support this wholeheartedly.
Valyntyn Mahr, Saint Louis, MO
The Mayor of Flint. Michigan have to be Fire.
Marcos De La Fuente, Bayamon, PR
Children deserve to grow up in the best environment for best quality of life. Please take correct action to clean toxic waste in
Flint, Michigan
Lidell Espy, Henderson, NV
Lead poisoning? Really? There are problems we don't yet know the solutions to, but this isn't one of them. Restore the
funding and let's keep solving problems.
Shane Culliton, Woonsocket, RI
No excuses.
Eddie Barnes, Prattville, AL
This should never happen. Not only does this need to be dealt with immediately but heads should roll.
Jack Heller, Kansas City, MO
File Class Action!!
malikk Austin, ft worth, TX
Do the right thing!
Patricia Reimer, CAMP HILL, PA
Stop killing people especially the children
Mary GREGORY, Fort Worth, TX
Jail the Governor
Robert Harrington, EUGENE, OR
ColorOfChange.org
American Government! Restore funding for the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
program in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget.
Zarema Bickbau, Miami, FL
Fix this for the People
Emmy, Bryn Mawr, PA
Those responsible should be held fully accountable. If no one is responsible, then who is responsible for that?
Larry Holman, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Let's clean up for the sake of our grandchildren.
Jann McGuire, Lindsay, CA
SAFEWATER IS A RIGHT.
Mary McKinley, Bremerton, WA
Funding needs to be restored.
Sara Janet Lang, Columbia, MO
Do not sit by and allow children to be poisoned
Diana Wolf, Santa Barbara, CA
Shameful.
Suzanne Fralic, Charlotte, NC
It's disgusting what the Flint water officials allowed to occur with the water which has greatly impacted our children. They
need to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law! Restore funding for the CDC Healthy homes and Lead Poisoning
Prevention program in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2017 budget. Do it quickly because our children are suffering and ill.
Pregnant women and other Moms, Dads, grandparents and family members are sick and dying from this diabolical plot to
destroy the poor and disenfranchised, particularly those in the African American community!
Renita Dorsey, Detroit, MI
Geneva Lewis
Geneva Lewis, Bronx, NY
Do what you would if it was your children.
Charmaine White, Killeen, TX
Flint, Michigan is a disgrace. Where else in America is this happening?
Janet Cox, Gilbert, AZ
ColorOfChange.org
I'm not so much a Republican or a Democrat as I am a pragmatist. OK, we tried saving money on the CDC Healthy Homes
program, and now that a number of children and adults have been poisoned, and now suffer from a lifetime's worth of health
and functionality issues, did we actually save any money? Or lose millions of dollars?
Refund the program!!!
Gina Griffith, SAINT ALBANS, WV
Make these poisoners accountable and give the CDC the money it needs to deal with this evil and wicked problem!
Francine Hodovan, ASHFORD, CT
Get the lead out, thank you.
Michael J Burnham, Durham, NC
Horrible behavior! Do the right thing and take responsibility for taking care of the people harmed by this injustice.
Valerie Schadt, Los Angeles, CA
Humans need clean water. Why is Michigan sending dirty, crappy water to it's citizens?
Ann Cobban, Black Canyon City, AZ
As a social worker who used to work in lead poisoning prevention, I know how important this funding is. Please restore it--a
little goes a long way in this field!
Janet Hamada, Hood River, OR
This situation is criminal and must be abated.
Carol Sheffield, Buckhannon, WV
Protecting our children from poisoning by government mismanagement is the least our government must do.
Matthew Rubenstein, Croton on Hudson, NY
Monitoring and filtering of drinking and cooking water ought to exclude lead, nickel and mercury, at least.
Jim Cline, EPHRATA, WA
Shannita Nelson
Shannita Nelson, Covington, GA
Disgusting the way we treat OUR citizens.
Christi Toomer, San Diego, CA
I'm pretty sure I've heard, coming from the tea baggers in Congress that "Every live is precious". Apparently that only applies
to unborn lives.
Cheryl Kallenbach, Winchester, ID
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Dear Representative,
Im writing you as the Executive Director of ColorOfChange.org. We're the nations largest online civil rights organization
with more than one million people working for positive social change and racial progress. I'm writing because the governor
of Michigan has been forced to declare a state of emergency in order to deal with a lead poisoning crisis that has devastated
the majority Black community in Flint. The number of children with dangerous levels of lead in their blood has doubled in
just one year as a result of prolonged exposure to toxic, lead-tainted water. A state of emergency will allow the Michigan
state government access to federal funds in order to resolve this crisis, but long term solutions must be found and
implemented. Restoring funding for the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
program in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget would be a significant first step towards ensuring that no other community faces the
same risks.
In 2012 CDC research determined that there is no safe level of lead exposure and that exposure can cause irreversible
damage in children. Yet funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program has been eroded from
a Fiscal Year 2005 high of $36 million to only $15 million for Fiscal Year 2016. A deeper understanding of the risks of lead
and other environmental hazards is only useful if we are willing to devote the necessary resources to mitigate those dangers
and safeguard the vulnerable. The best way to do so is to restore funding CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program to Fiscal Year 2005 levels of at least $35 million, along with a continuing resolution to guarantee that
amount for at least 5 years as part of the Fiscal Year 2017 budget. Additionally, the federal government should encourage
state and local governments, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency, to adopt the updated CDC standards on lead
exposure levels in order to accurately assess the risk of health problems in vulnerable communities. This way we can ensure
that funds are being utilized in the most accurate and efficient manner, and assisting communities with the most urgent need.
We need your support in order to protect the health and well-being of Americans all across the country.
Lead poisoning is not just an issue in Flint, Michigan. In Baltimore, Cleveland, and Detroit, thousands of children have been
irrevocably harmed by exposure to lead paint and other toxins in their homes. Often this occurs in majority Black and lowincome communities, left vulnerable to pollution due to racism and discrimination which constrains their social mobility
and economic opportunity. Due to these factors, Black people often rely on social support programs to bridge the gap in
affordable housing, comprising 45% of low-income public housing inhabitants. Yet studies indicate 35% of all low-income
housing had significant lead-based paint hazards. Of those with hazards, 1.2 million units housed low-income families (less
than $30,000 per year) with children under 6 years of age. With each passing day more and more Black families are impacted
by lead poisoning, which diminishes their quality of life and impairs their potential.
The adoption of the Paris Accords by President Barack Obama signals a recognition of the need to adapt to new
environmental standards and work to create a safer, healthier future for all. Part of that effort must include cleaning up
pollution and other environmental hazards that impact not only our health, but the potential and safety of children around
the country. When we support programs which ensure that all Americans have safe homes to reside in, safe water to drink,
and safe food to eat, we ensure that our future will be a brighter one. Will you act with us on behalf of Americas potential?
Barbara Anthony Wood, PHILADELPHIA, PA
This is inhumane and unacceptable. Those in leadership should be ashamed of themselves.
Mary Gannon, Winchester, NH
Sounds like more of the same and why 2017, why not now? It's time for a big change!!!
Marcie Lorentz, Lewistown, MT
ColorOfChange.org
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This is the most shameful situation this country has ever endured and all because the stupid republicans feel the need to
lower taxes on the rich and corporations alongside of stupid deregulation.
Andrew J. Jacobsen, Apache Junction, AZ
Cecelia Brown
Ceceliua Brown, Dallas, GA
Providing water to the citizens is one of the jobs that only government can do. We, the people, need to trust that the water
provided will be healthy, not poisonous. Fix This.
Mary Ellyn Ellyn Cain, BAY CITY, MI
Make the polluters pay this. Disgusting. Where is EPA??????
Steve Eyster, Dover, PA
Getting lead out of tap water is only
a tiny step in the direction of the Organic Revolution that is anti-petrol and Anti-privately owned and manipulated
legal tender=Anti-FRNote.
Why is lead in the river water to begin with?
Michael Meyer, GARBERVILLE, CA
This is shameful in the 21st century!
Edith Raskin, Chestnut Hill, MA
This is shameful in the 21st century!
Edith Raskin, Chestnut Hill, MA
Responsible officials should go to jail.
Beverly R Mitchell, Boise, ID
Cutting funding is a problem in many places and on many issues. But flat-out lying on top of it? That is inexcusable.
Juno Farnsworth, Muncie, IN
I've already signed for the governor to be jailed..totally unacceptable way of cutting back expenses...let children drink
poison water??
Pat Thorne, SEDONA, AZ
Ignoring the plight of people exposed to lead poisoning amounts to criminal neglect on the part of the federal government.
Judith Davis, Goshen, IN
ColorOfChange.org
Oakland, CA 94612
After the debacle in Flint, MI it is obvious that we need to protect our children from the failures of local policies. Anything
else is simply unacceptable.
Marti Scott, Charleston, SC
Michigan governor should be in jail! So glad I left Mich...
Marilyn Bell-Schwede, Buffalo, NY
We are sick of back room deals
Mathew eget, Reseda, CA
Appalling, absolutely appalling. With each decade after the segregated 50s, I grow more ashamed and disgusted by
America's politicians and governments.
Toni Aguilar, Golden, CO
Flint is a crime against humanity and a true act of domestic terror committed by elected and appointed politicians
Teresa D. Preston, HOMER CITY, PA
Lead poisoning is a major environmental danger for poor communities.
John Wozniak, Minneapolis, MN
The governor is a piece of
Terri Goin, DAYTON, OH
Clean, safe drinking water is a basic need. Restore funding for the Healthy Homes Lead Poisoning Prevention act.
Henry & Alice Gosztyla, Westerville, OH
Kimberly Hudson
Kimberly Hudson, Columbia, SC
Please act as if you had family living in these communities!
Michelle Goddard, Hudson, MA
I wonder if this is being done on purpose.
Dana Pearl, Evanston, IL
If it was your child and family,what would you do?
Dennis Semprini, Bozeman, MT
ColorOfChange.org
If any of our communities are diminished, we're all diminished. Please restore funding to keep the lead out of the water in the
areas where especially vulnerable families live.
tom Fuller, Portland, OR
Do something GOOD for a change and help MI get the lead out of their water!
John MacDaniel, Huntsville, AL
Like the article says, "This is a disgrace." Why the governor did not react and let this persist is beyond understanding. The
federal government needs to step in and stop the BS.
Joseph Candelaria, FORT MYERS, FL
We were not meant to survive slavery, segregation, nor white supremacy. For the sacrifices that our ancestors made (that we
continue to make), we must demand a redress of our just grievances!
Furaha Youngblood, Durham, NC
ColorOfChange.org
Dear Representative,
Im writing you as the Executive Director of ColorOfChange.org. We're the nations largest online civil rights organization
with more than one million people working for positive social change and racial progress. I'm writing because the governor
of Michigan has been forced to declare a state of emergency in order to deal with a lead poisoning crisis that has devastated
the majority Black community in Flint. The number of children with dangerous levels of lead in their blood has doubled in
just one year as a result of prolonged exposure to toxic, lead-tainted water. A state of emergency will allow the Michigan
state government access to federal funds in order to resolve this crisis, but long term solutions must be found and
implemented. Restoring funding for the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
program in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget would be a significant first step towards ensuring that no other community faces the
same risks.
In 2012 CDC research determined that there is no safe level of lead exposure and that exposure can cause irreversible
damage in children. Yet funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program has been eroded from
a Fiscal Year 2005 high of $36 million to only $15 million for Fiscal Year 2016. A deeper understanding of the risks of lead
and other environmental hazards is only useful if we are willing to devote the necessary resources to mitigate those dangers
and safeguard the vulnerable. The best way to do so is to restore funding CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program to Fiscal Year 2005 levels of at least $35 million, along with a continuing resolution to guarantee that
amount for at least 5 years as part of the Fiscal Year 2017 budget. Additionally, the federal government should encourage
state and local governments, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency, to adopt the updated CDC standards on lead
exposure levels in order to accurately assess the risk of health problems in vulnerable communities. This way we can ensure
that funds are being utilized in the most accurate and efficient manner, and assisting communities with the most urgent need.
We need your support in order to protect the health and well-being of Americans all across the country.
Lead poisoning is not just an issue in Flint, Michigan. In Baltimore, Cleveland, and Detroit, thousands of children have been
irrevocably harmed by exposure to lead paint and other toxins in their homes. Often this occurs in majority Black and lowincome communities, left vulnerable to pollution due to racism and discrimination which constrains their social mobility
and economic opportunity. Due to these factors, Black people often rely on social support programs to bridge the gap in
affordable housing, comprising 45% of low-income public housing inhabitants. Yet studies indicate 35% of all low-income
housing had significant lead-based paint hazards. Of those with hazards, 1.2 million units housed low-income families (less
than $30,000 per year) with children under 6 years of age. With each passing day more and more Black families are impacted
by lead poisoning, which diminishes their quality of life and impairs their potential.
The adoption of the Paris Accords by President Barack Obama signals a recognition of the need to adapt to new
environmental standards and work to create a safer, healthier future for all. Part of that effort must include cleaning up
pollution and other environmental hazards that impact not only our health, but the potential and safety of children around
the country. When we support programs which ensure that all Americans have safe homes to reside in, safe water to drink,
and safe food to eat, we ensure that our future will be a brighter one. Will you act with us on behalf of Americas potential?
Mark Jordan, null, PA
Every time we try to save money by mistreating someone, it costs us so much more in the end. Even if all you care about is
money, you saved a dime on water and will be paying to help those injured for decades.
Linda Curtin, Cedaredge, CO
ColorOfChange.org
You're nothing but a bunch of pathetic enemy combatant war cowards who can't fight a real fight so you have to use poison
because you're spineless trash who shouldn't even exist on this planet. If you don't like the planet earth or life on it, by all
means you're welcome to GTF off of it because nobody wants you here, needs you here, nor likes you. If you continue to
destroy all of life, you will be destroyed back.
James (Shoot the CEOs) Padier, San Angelo, TX
The federal government needs to step in where state policies have allowed harm. The polluted water in Flint, which has
exposed the population, especially black residents, to lead poisoning, is only one example of the state's failure. Federal
oversight is crucial.
Linda Howe, Belmont, MA
This is unconscionable. The repercussions will haunt all of us.
joyce Herman, Penfield, NY
This is a shame.
Betty Fisher, Pittsburgh, PA
BETSY DAVID
bETSY DAVID, ACWORTH, GA
This form of negligence is not accepted at any level and steps to prevent this reoccurrence need to be established.
Lillie Blue, Wexford, PA
It is a human right to live in clean and safe conditions.
Rochelle Denise Oakley, Des Moines, IA
Government officials, starting with the Governor, are clearly responsible for this disaster! They need to be held accountable,
but not the citizens of Flint! They are the victims!
Elizabeth Ann Ann Kugi, Sinsinawa, WI
This situation is outrageous in one of the most prosperous countries in the world.
Martha Newell, Missoula, MT
There is no safe level of lead exposure - period.
Dana Kornberg, Detroit, MI
Michele Cox
Michele Cox, Richmond, VA
ColorOfChange.org
Oakland, CA 94612
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.........Guess our "caring" nation doesn't care.
Mary Ruth, Titusville, FL
Flint is only the first fiasco involving polluted waterways that are part of the hidden secret of our decaying water
infrastructure in the predominantly older parts of communities. Out of sight out of mind. Lead poisoning was almost totally
eliminated because of reliable and available testing for communities. The fact that funding has been cut back for such a
horrible poison is reprehensible and needs to be reversed.
Tonia Wilson, Pueblo, CO
Vanessa Abercrombie
Vanessa, Irmo, SC
this lack of action in Michigan is criminal. there IS NO GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT anymore for the health and welfare of
US citizens, especially black citizens.
Karen Chickering, Waltham, VT
YOUR INEPTITUDE IS THE PROBLEM WITH GOVERNMENT.
Brian Inzer, OXR, AL
Pure genocide
Lisa pilgrim, East orange, NJ
Fix their drinking water!
Ch, Stone Mountain, GA
Every community needs to have clean drinking water and to live in lead-free homes. Please restore funding for the CDC's
Lead Poisoning Prevention program. No excuses!
Margaret Young, Pinole, CA
Please protect our citizens!
H Robert Strom, Wixom, MI
We are destroying our cities and our citizens!
Dr. Marianne F. Moore, Houston, TX
There is no excuse or validity to singling out any community or peoples by choice or chance where they are disadvantaged
by technical or social means. This cannot be tolerated in a USA that on one hand claims to be free and equal, and the other is
a nation run by its own people.
Allan Rubin, upper darby, PA
ColorOfChange.org
ColorOfChange.org
It is not just the children, it is the entire community Afrikan American, Latino, White Anglo Saxon etc.
Our government states and federal are a shameful testament to what is wrong in this country.
Those who choose to ignore or exacerbate should be criminally charged and punished for crimes against humanity.
Lance Martinez
Lance Martinez, HERMITAGE, MO
Edwin Melenciano
Edwin Melenciano, Jamaica Plain, MA
Indict the Governer
Mike Hamblet, Oxford, OH
All public officials responsible for this fiasco
should voluntarily resign after apologizing
profusely.
Larry Hale, Goldsboro, NC
It is an era dominated by industry, in which the right to make a dollar at whatever cost is seldom challenged. Rachel
Carson, Silent Spring
Richard Kanak, Cherry Valley, IL
take the action to ensure that Black and low-income communities are protected from environmental hazards
Patrice Sena, PASADENA, CA
Give them some water!!!!!! Damn, can they get something. They never asked you for anything but the necessities
Lisa pilgrim, East orange, NJ
Officials responsible for this should be prosecuted. Knowingly poisoning people is criminal. Then on top of that Snyder
does nothing but say "we need to do better". That is utterly lame. Still, no water was given to the people of Flint. Snyder is
history.
Jerre Miller, Willow Springs, MO
After all this time, it is maddening to find that there are still public officials who would challenge the wisdom of the CDC
and oppose the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. To put it in a more revealing light: I am angered that there are evil
forces that support Poisoning our children with lead.
David D Black, Tucson, AZ
The federal government must resume protecting citizens-especially children-from harm. Please notice the urgent need.
Gina Campbell, Louisville, KY
ColorOfChange.org
All older cities and their children are endangered by lead poisoning. This do nothing congress should be ashamed. Restore
funding to clean up the problem and protect our future.
Andrea Schmidt, Cleveland, OH
Please help the less fortunate.
Celestine Ravi, Van Nuys, CA
We are responsible for each other. We must care for ALL our children.
Patricia Constantino, Brooklyn, NY
THIS IS A NO BRAINER. THIS WAS AN ISSUE IN 1967 WHEN I WAS IN NURSING COLLEGE. WHAT ON EARTH IS IT
DOING HERE NNOOWW???!!! TAKE CARE OF IT!
ROBERTA M SEBASTIAN, Homestead, FL
This needs to be handled!
nakisha Coleman, Philadelphia, PA
This is despicable. Leave it to the bean counters (mostly male) who shave off costs at the expense of human health.
Congrats, bean counters. You saved how much? And how much will it cost to properly serve the people you've indelibly
harmed...and the need to serve them for their entire lives in terms of special education, health consequences, potential
criminal behavior as lead poisoning has proven to be a precursor to criminality and lack of self control What about their
loved ones? THIS is why you NEVER let bean counters run the show. They'll nickle and dime you to literal death.
Carol Clark, Glens Falls, NY
Please help the less fortunate.
cangie Dorsey Dorsey, Van Nuys, CA
Please help the less fortunate.
cangie Dorsey Dorsey, Van Nuys, CA
The knowing act of supplying any human being with tainted water is beyond criminal. It is a human rights violation on the
par of giving small pox blankets to the indigenous peoples. It is anti-human, racist, anti-American, and anti-faith. When I
was a tiny child, some fifty years ago, there were huge public education campaigns, and a government initiative to do away
with possible sources of lead in home, school, and public environments. I have no doubt that this was all done deliberately
to attack poor people and people of color, and to cripple their chances for healthy development. The US government must
stand up to this barbarous behavior, make repairs, and punish those who enabled this to happen in the first place.
Sheila Stephens, Warren, OH
We need to protect all of the health concerns of our children.
Dolores K, Mission, KS
ColorOfChange.org
This lead poisoning in Flint, Michigan should never have happened and is an outrage!!Restore funding to the CDC!!
Dorothy Nelson, SIMI VALLEY, CA
Keli Gunning
Keli, Brownsville, OR
Emergency conditions exist. Act now!
Daria P. Winter, Washington, DC
US government - how disgraceful to allow the poisoning of innocent children or anyone!
E c, Whittier, CA
Legislators at all levels: Do your job! Take action on behalf of children and all who are subject to the detrimental effects of
lead and other contaminants. Become responsible and accountable now!
Yvonne Hansen, Austin, TX
It's disappointing that our President ALLOWS what's happening in Flint MI to SIT BACK and watch that Racist Redneck
POISEN the People of Flint MI! He should have the National Guards, in Flint, arresting that POS!
NO ONE IN AMERICA SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO DO WHAT THIS POS IS DOING!!!!! AND HE'S SUPPOSE TO BE A
LEADER, A GOVENOR!
Bobie Johnson, Tulsa, OK
Julie S Johnson
Julie S. Johnson, Oelwein, IA
I have been trained and worked in this area and it is still very much needed to be addressed.
Robert L Deese, Pearland, TX
Why in the world it's taking so long to correct the poisoned water in Flint, Michigan, is beyond me!! Doesn't the Michigan
government care about it's people?!?
David Scheer, BELLINGHAM, WA
I thought you all claimed to be "pro life".
Juan Canet, Fayetteville, NC
Government has a basic responsibility for its citizen's public health systems. Neglecting lead poisoning is disgraceful, and
the negligence is pointedly directed at black communities. Correct this outrage before any more citizens are poisoned.
Robin Standish, Mill Valley, CA
ColorOfChange.org
In the twenty-first century there is no excuse for this. It must be fixed, and now.
Jerry Wesner, ALBUQUERQUE, NM
It's where I want my tax dollars to go.
Peggy S. Collins, Southfield, MI
Save the Children, It is In Your Power
Willie Coppernoll, Fayetteville, AR
This is Eco -Terrorism, affecting thousands of voting citizens, conducted by a State Official, the Governor, by appointment
of a non-elected corporation to oversee an essential service.
Linda Maher, NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Government inaction is reprehensible and inexcusable.
Dr. Robert O. Stuart, Louisville, CO
I support emergency funding for Flint Michigan to resolve current crisis with lead-laden water. In the longer run, restoring
funding for the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program in the Fiscal Year
2017 budget would be a significant first step towards ensuring that no other community faces the same risks.
Ann Fleck-Henderson, Cambridge, MA
Act now!
Daria P. Winter, Washington, DC
The US Department of Justice must investigate the policy decisions which led to this condition in Flint, MI. These actions
may be the basis for criminal charges.
Jan L. Herrick, Chelsea, MI
It is a sin not to act when someone is being poisoned.
This is reckless, malign neglect.
Stop irreversible poisoning of children and citizens of the US.
Mary Kenosian, Eau Claire, WI
I'm not pleased with the way the government has allowed the entire U.S. to fall short on the fairness and well being for the
American citizens....
Ron Oneal, Columbus, MS
If a government official poisons the people with tainted water, the people need the CDC and lead poisoning remediation.
Bruce O'Brien, Altoona, WI
ColorOfChange.org
ColorOfChange.org
WTF is wrong with you people. Oh yeah I forgot Republicans do not care.
Timothy Bishop, Hudson, NH
Protect the people!
David Mayer, Olympia, WA
It has been years since lead was detected and poisoning people. Some of us thought the problem had been fully addressed.
Now, I am shocked to find out the enormity of this problem. Fix it!!!
Mary V. V. Ensroth, Bloomfield HIlls, MI
This needs to be restored and the governor and his minions need to be replaced.
Gaila Gale, Ashland, OR
Your governor needs to be fired - NOW.
Lisa Bradford, Alexandria, VA
You must protect low- communities from these health hazards.
Linda Peck, Mission Viejo, CA
When it comes to human health, especially in under-served communities, the US Govt must not wait for an invitation! Act
now-access to clean water is a sacred right! Shame on Flint, Michigan and all of us. Babies drinking lead water inexcusable!
Every household in America needs a proper filter.
Ms. Felicia Davis, Forest Park, GA
This is disappointing. It is incomprehensible to say the least. Lead poisoning should not be an issue today in the U.S.
L Brown, Tybee Island, GA
GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO TAKE CHARGE OF THIS SITUATION
Walter durden, ATLANTA, GA
Please help the children. This can be so devastating and this can be avoided. Give a child a chance.
Ruth Batie, Monroe, NC
Officials who declare intoxicated water as drinkable are murderers of innumerous children!
They should be imprisoned!!
Gottfried Karenovics, CLEVELAND, OH
Talib Akbar
Talib Akbar, Madison, WI
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Let's get on the ball and help our brothers and sisters from this disaster no more waiting time is precious
Chris Gray, Aurora, CO
Our Great Lakes, Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario hold the greatest supply of fresh water in the world. Protecting
this water supply from pollution must be a government priority for the common good.
Dr. Mary Nolan, Adrian, MI
I live about 20 miles from Flint.
Robert Cook, LAPEER, MI
we need to end lead poisoning every in the U.S
Raymond VanDame, New Castle, DE
The governor should be arrested as Michael Moore has stated. This is unacceptable and criminal.
Susan McGraw Keber, EAST HAMPTON, NY
Rick Snyder should be impeached!!!
James R. Gray, PALM SPRINGS, CA
Amidst economic difficulties that have come to many of these places, we cannot neglect the importance of the human beings
which live there.
Jacob Davidson, Davis, CA
Absolutely! This is a disgrace to our Country.
Mary Jo Hummeldorf, Melbourne, KY
There is a danger for children and lead infested housing. Governor of Flint should resign!!!
Roberto E Yapor, CHARLESTOWN, MA
As a country we need to fix these problems before they arise.
Dennis Fritzinger, Berkeley, CA
Absolutely unacceptable, criminal behavior by the Governor and his staff.
Robert Westman, LA JOLLA, CA
Can we not even ensure that children facing many other challenges at least get clean water?
David Weber, Exeter, NH
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STOP letting Capitalism governing and/or ruling this nation. Capitalism should empower and NOT exploit nor extort in the
name of profits over public safety.
james lewellyn, SPRING VALLEY, OH
There's no excuse, in a country with the resources and wealth of the U. S., to let an entire population be continually exposed
to lead poisoning. Shame on Governor Snyder!
Pam Denman, Topeka, KS
This is not an option that we have. This HAS to happen. The repercussions are disastrous for those directly involved and for
our society. It's not just an us against them issue it. We are all affected.
S N, Danforth, ME
I thought this problem was solved years ago. Again, we can see what a sorry excuse we have for House of Representatives.
They have no problem with watching people suffer and die while they squirrel away the money that will pay for their reelection campaigns.
Surya-Patricia Lane Hood, Phoenix, AZ
We have a responsibility to all the people.
Louis Wagner, Gloucester, MA
Members of Congress - how many of your children are exposed to lead poison? Must be nice to sleep at night not worried
about your children's brains being affected by lead.
Lenore cymes, Palo Alto, CA
We have seen too many excuses regarding all sorts of pollution regulation. Let's do the right thing.
Diane Matza, Clinton, NY
Regulate. It's not that complicated!
Stephanie Zappa, Oakland, CA
All communities need protection from environmental hazards. Restore funding for the Center for Disease Control Healthy
Homes and Lead Poisoning prevention program
dolores martin, Placitas, NM
Please help!
Sidney Ash, Albuquerque, NM
Lead poisoning is very dangerous.children should be protected and our water needs to be monitored.please restore funding
for the center of disease controls healthy homes and lead poisoning.
Socorro Sepulveda, High Point, NC
ColorOfChange.org
Everyone has the human right to live in conditions where known health risks are
addressed by the Federal Government.
State governments often practice discriminatory behavior toward the poor and
black communities by choosing to ignore
unethical landlords and housing codes.
If federal entities, including Congress, are
turning their backs on lead poisoning by reducing the budget to eradicate known sources of lead poisoning, I call that
criminal
as well as ethical negligence. Is the Congress ignorant of the list of basic human rights which include health?!
Dorothy r, ROCHESTER, NY
Even if, because of racism or some other shameful and inhumane reason, you don't care about the individuals involved, you
should care about this epidemic's effect on our GDP, health care costs, etc. etc.
Loren R R. Northup, Lake Oswego, OR
Here's what REPUBLICAN President Dwight Eisenhower said about our spending priorities in 1953:
Here is what I would like to say. The jet plane that roars over your head costs three quarter of a million dollars. That is more
money than a man earning ten thousand dollars every year is going to make in his lifetime. What world can afford this sort of
thing for long? We are in an armaments race. Where will it lead us? At worst to atomic warfare. At best, to robbing every
people and nation on earth of the fruits of their own toil.
Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger
and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms is not spending money alone.
It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children.
The cost of one modern heavy bomber is this: a modern brick school in more than 30 cities.
It is two electric power plants, each serving a town of 60,000 population.
It is two fine, fully equipped hospitals. It is some 50 miles of concrete highway.
We pay for a single fighter plane with a half million bushels of wheat.
We pay for a single destroyer with new homes that could have housed more than 8,000 people.
This, I repeat, is the best way of life to be found on the road the world has been taking.
This is not a way of life at all, in any true sense. Under the cloud of threatening war, it is humanity hanging from a cross of
iron."
Any government that does not have the health, education and general well-being of its children as its FIRST priority is unfit
to govern!!!
John Louton, Olga, WA
This is an un-reversible tragedy for the children of Flint that have been poisoned.
Rebekah Duncan, Gurnee, IL
This is so frightening. If people were advising the water seemed tainted due to fowl smell and discoloration, a red flad
should have been issued to have a top priority investigation on that issue. Something like this should not happen in 2016!
Nina Dawson, k, NY
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I vote
Mr. Peter E. Suter, Flushing, NY
This an absolute disgrace. Lead causes SERIOUS health risks including brain damage which not only effects the children
and families of those who consumed the lead poisoned water, it will cost the city and state millions of dollars to "remedy"
this issue and provide services to the children to who will now suffer from irreversible BRAIN DAMAGE. Restore the
program so that that there is a some semblance of a government that cares about the well-being of it residents who have that
has voted you in office and ensures the government's livelihood with taxpayer dollars. This is not happening in
predominantly White, well-to-do communities so why is it acceptable for this to occur in a predominantly Black, lowincome community. Enough is enough!
Airika D. Crawford, Detroit, MI
As a pediatrician, I am deeply concerned that babies and children are being exposed to lead, which damages nervous
systems. Do everything you can to eliminate this public health problem.
David Sands MD, Fairfield, IA
It's the fault of the goddamned governor. When are you fucking Anglo Saxon Judeo Christians get civilized!
mackare jones, Sacramento, CA
can't believe lead poisoning is still an issue in 2016. All families be they rich or poor deserve government protection. period.
L G. Franklin, Brookline, MA
The poor need even more protection.Their time and attention is on keeping alive, keeping a house over their heads. Please
make those dwellings safe!
Linn Bourgeau, Schaumburg, IL
How sad that greed exceeds the welfare of people especially children. Help the children and also fine the officials guilty
Michele Michele Ohmes, Kansas City, MO
I cannot understand why all levels of govt do not treat this matter as the ultimate state of emergency. Is the indifferent,
dilatory response due to racism?
P A. O'Connor, Waynesboro, PA
The Michigan Legislature and Governor are TOTALLY to blame for this crisis, and have done NOTHING (not even admitted
their obvious culpability) to help. These idiots need to be censured, probably should be jailed for mass homicide/crimes
against humanity. Instead, they still sit in their mansions and pass more draconian, environmentally harmful laws. Enough is
enough! This must stop! Prosecute Synder and the Michigan legislature!
Susan Starr, Pinckney, MI
MORE PROOF THAT GOVERNMENTS DO NOT WORK.
Ms. Tanica Boyd, decatur, GA
ColorOfChange.org
Please stop hurting humans or any of God's creatures for that matter
Jamal Sellers, Conyers, GA
This is the kind of systemic but nearly invisible disadvantaging of black people that results in generational disfunction that conservatives love to criticize after being the prime culprits in its creation.
Greg Cahill, Culver City, CA
Stop trying to kill off our people!
Ms. Eboni Mahone, Chicago, IL
This is a deplorable situation that needs to be rectified. It is a moral imperative.
Ellen nelson, Washington, DC
Do not fail this community again we all have rights given to us by GOD ALMIGHTY
Ida Johnson, davenport, IA
Lead poisoning is dangerous and impacts learning as well as overall health in children. It is most important we confront this
issue immediately!
Lametta Johnson, Lexington, KY
Wow. I really feel for these families.
Em crone, Downingtown, PA
Atrocious.
Michelle Mueller-Misplay, Santa Fe, NM
And if these kids have learning problems and need special help where will the
government be then. Whining about cost?
Lorna Paisley, East Dubuque, IL
Hello Mrs./Mr. Government,
It is o unacceptable that we as a nation think it ok for poor people living in cities and other areas of our country to drink bad
water. This water can kill and lead to diseases. Please restore funding for the Animal Disease Center for their Lead Program.
What about the quality of life for low-income people? If we do not take care of it now, our government will pay later when
helping to pay for the medical costs. It is unacceptable that people in Flint have to use bottled water which is not good for
the environment. Please kindly do something about this now. Thanks. Brenda Thorbs-Weber
Brenda Thorbs-Weber, Ames, IA
We obviously can't rely on Corporocrats to protect our basic rights!
David Osinga, San Rafael, CA
ColorOfChange.org
I live in Southeastern Michigan and have been hearing about this for a long time. The most important intervention after
insuring safe water for everyone is to insure the health of the children/adults who have been or may be effected by the
contaminated water. All kinds of medical, psychological and other supports need to be put in place now. Doctors in Flint
and I are saying that you need to provide the funding, institutions and programs necessary to address this problem now.
Brenda Shufelt, Birmingham, MI
Lead poisoning is not tolerable in the day and this time. Correct this wrong now!
Paula Mariedaughter, Saint Paul, AR
Don't ignore our children!
Carol Council, SAN DIEGO, CA
The government should be there to help and keep people safe!
Nancy Roessel, Fort White, FL
These are human beings that need fresh water. It's illegal to collect rain water but it's okay to let them drink poison? That's
the real crime. Give them their clean after they're the future of this country!
Jason Reyes, Rockford, IL
Would you please do that which will bring health to our children and adults so they will no longer be exposed to lead and
get lead poisoning.
Pamela Nummela, Saint Cloud, MN
Restore the CDC Health Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention funds.
Laurel Dorr, Atlanta, GA
The legislators always find money for more weapons but when it comes to our children somehow we don't have enough. We
need to change our culture to one of peace and caring instead of violence and revenge.
Yvonne Segal, Fayetteville, AR
Governor Rick Snyder needs to suffer the consequences of this reckless decision of his emergency manager. Children's
intelligence and development will be affected by this stupidity and even criminal behavior.
Rachel Ethier Rosenbaum, Auburndale, MA
Why do the rich hate America?
Paul Heineck, Poulsbo, WA
The only Answer is to vote for Bernie Sanders
for President!
Claire Nilson, Medford, NJ
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Carmen Harrison
Carmen Harrison, Southfield, MI
How can Americans pride themselves on being the "wealthiest country in the world" when this and many other appalling
inequities exist while most Americans just go shopping.
Pat Montee, Charlotte, NC
Save the lead poisoned water for the politicians to drink.
Ruby Bell, MAURICE, LA
Michael Carter
Michael Carter, Frankfort, KY
Please do what is right and protect our children from unnecessary harm. It is a moral imperative that we care for ALL of our
children to the highest level possible.
Sallie Smithwick, Charlottesville, VA
This is a no- brainer. Is there anyone out there who is PRO lead poisoning? ?
Ann Perry, Morrisville, PA
This is important. Your actions are necessary.
Barbara Hall, Las Cruces, NM
Stunning! No reason for this!
Mary White, chicago, IL
No excuse for this. People deserve honesty! If the water is dirty it can be filtered. Just be honest
Jack Doyle, San Francisco, CA
And what century are we in?
Kenny Stanberry, Santa Fe, NM
Joan Sabino
Joan Sabino, Rice Lake, WI
This is a problem of paramount importance. Lead poisoning affects the intellect of the children poisoned. These children are
the future of America. Give them a chance!
Kelly Maris-Weissburg, Walnut Creek, CA
ColorOfChange.org
This must be resolved now! This is unacceptable. Get off your rich fat behinds and do the job you were elected to do.
Steve J Cohen, Silver City, NM
clean water allows life to exist on this planet- w/o it, we will all perish- including the greedy politicians-"Confusion reigns
supreme ", at this point in time. Truth is Facts-something you'll never see on broadcasts, because of FCC giving all [power
over >Public Airways" to>FAUX NEWS-and the Federal Trade Commission FOR SALES-Murdocks got the money !
Jan Heaton, Mansfield, OH
Help blacks as much as you do whites!
Louie Molina, Anaheim, CA
Government OF the people, BY the people, FOR the people....not for corporate profiteers!
Veda Stram, CAMANO ISLAND, WA
Flint, Michigan, is where I was born and raised. Now I consider myself lucky to have left before the Republicans poisoned it.
This would never have happened in Grosse Pointe. DO SOMETHING!
Margaret Ross, TUCSON, AZ
CUT THE OFFENCE WAR BUDGET AND GIVE THESE PEOPLE CLEAN WATER!!!
Anne Saunders, Chicken, AK
It is time the government offer Chelation therapy to all exposed to lead!
Dr. Mary Ellen Ellen Aguirre, TUCSON, AZ
We lack a national conscience in Congress, repulsively displayed by Republican presidential candidates.
Minot Davis, Newport, RI
I thought this was 2016, not 1816. What kind of backwards country is this?
Dean DiBasio, Clinton Township, MI
The people of Michigan need some kind of defense against idiots.
Thomas Phillips, Palisade, CO
Criminal prosecutions?
Eugene Falik, Far Rockaway, NY
Education in this is so important. But also is action to end Lead Poisoning. All people should be protected and laws
regarding this should be ENFORCED.
Sue Biederman, Everly, IA
ColorOfChange.org
Horrific!
Yvonne Lewis, Bellflower, CA
Disgraceful; fix it.
Harry Cleaver, Austin, TX
Clean, safe water for drinking and general use is not just for some of us. Unsafe drinking water can a d does happen
anywhere. We must restore funding to assure we keep ever vigilant so clean, safe water for human and animal and
agricultural use is available for all. This is not an issue of them and us.
Patricia A Lenzen, Vancouver, WA
Please pay attention to this!
Patty Johnson, Washington, DC
Would you drink this poison? Would you feed this poison to your babies??
Leslie Gold, New York, NY
In such a wealthy country, with all the technology at hand, lead in our water supplies is a scandal.
ellen zarter, Bellevue, WA
This is disgraceful reckless endangerment of our children, especially those in low income communities with low voter
turnout. Put the water municipalities on blast for their incompetence and oust/call for resignation any local governement
official /candidate /or representative that does not make general health & safety around the water supply a top issue.
Ayoka Munoz, Rancho Cordova, CA
Why are we still dealing with this problem? It should have been cleared up decades ago! I remember when the government
became involved with this problem and it was a top priority. Are the children of today any less important than those of the
past? Black, white, red, yellow, brown or green - these children are all citizens and the future of this country. It seems that the
governments, federal, state and local, all need to rethink their priorities and start caring about the people of this country
again.
Reid Woolery, Gainesville, FL
NO MORE leaden children!
Canary Burton, Wellfleet, MA
No one should have to drink poisoned water!
Maureen Mayer, Montclair, NJ
This situation in Flint's water is unconscionable.
Public officials must be held responsible.
Frances Greenlee, ,
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The allow children to be poisoned while continuing subsidies and tax breaks to corporations making record profits is
MONSTROUS. Legislators should be ASHAMED of themselves.
James Suthers, Tujunga, CA
Please help our brothers and sisters. Clean water. Kindness.
Stacy Steck, Olympia, WA
Guv, you are FIRED, and so are all your so called "emergency managers", who have crapped up every system where they put
their little dictatorial paws. Get on the stick and address the poisoning YOU have directly caused, or we will push for a total
removal. I heard that you had the audacity to send shut off notices to the poor poisoned people. RESIGN.
Ccile Stelzer Stelzer-Johnson, null, WI
Someone close to me suffered lead poisoning as a young adult. He was hospitalized and treated poorly. The experience
changed him. I would never want anyone else to go through what he did and those who love him did.
Kelsey Keyes, Saline, MI
This is of great importance and great urgency.As always the poor carry the burden and are left unsupported "Statue of
Liberty" - remember
Gregory H Whiting, Portland, OR
America is a developed country economically, militarily and intellectually and American children benefit from optimal
conditions of life with healthy food, drinking water without being infected with the bacteria that causes food toxinfectii or
heavy metals, with the right to free education and health care.
America wants a healthy and educated population, you have to create the conditions for his children whether they are
whites, blacks, Asians or Latin Americans.
Marin Bragea, South Salem, NY
This was a foreseeable event, the people responsible should be held criminally liable for poisoning the citizens of Flint.
John Margerum, Philadelphia, PA
Horrible down with the capitalist system
Jan Gunnar L_fgren, ,
Our children deserve better.
Lisanne Norman, Austin, TX
Who will stand for future generations?
Edwina White, null, CA
This is a disgrace.
Claudia Bobbitt, Elizabeth, NJ
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I was in Copsa' Mica ROMANIA and saw the devastation to contaminated water, etc...they had NO WAY to fix the
issues.Here, in the USA, we have ways to fix issues such as getting the LEAD OUT of structures that are continuing to cause
injury! WHY, would this even be an issue in our country? ROMANIA...maybe, but here!? This is ridiculous.
Patricia Palazzolo, Holland, MI
please correct this on your watch, later will be too late!
Yvonne Crenshaw, Birmingham, MI
Please restore funding for the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program. No one
should have to drink lead-tainted water in this country.
Janice Battle, Chesapeake, VA
The way that the lead poisoning problem happened in Flint appears to be a deliberate act of genocide. They won't like that
word, but there's no other way to describe it. I pray for your success in this matter.
Julia S. Butler, Chicago, IL
Please restore funding for the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program. No one
should have to drink lead-tainted water in this country.
Janice Battle, Chesapeake, VA
Audrey myles
Audrey Myles, Chicago, IL
Please restore funding for the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program. No one
should have to drink lead-tainted water in this country.
Janice Battle, Chesapeake, VA
Ramona Taylor
Ramona Taylor-Edwards, Richmond, VA
The republican governor of Michigan knew that he was sending lead-contaminated water to babies. He did it anyway as a
way to save money. He was doing what he was told to do by the billionaires who had bought him.
He was not alone in his despicable actions. Republican legislators have consistently voted to defund the CDC and its
"Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention" program.
Enough!
Mike Kelly, Huntington Beach, CA
Lead poison our childrens head
Claes Thulin, Roundup, MT
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This is disgraceful! The word American does not denote race, religion, or creed. All Americans,have the right to save and fair
housing and drinking water just to start.Courts have confirmed this on many occasions. So why hasn't anything been done
for my fellow Americans.You people are worthless, self centered and greedy.Stop playing your own agandas and do what
right for the American people. ALL AMERICAN people!
Terry Lushbough, Iola, KS
We're counting on you!
Laura Thompson, Austin, TX
thank u for allowing me to sign this petition, because it is the truth. Thanks
Jerald Gainous, HOUSTON, TX
Heidi Peterson
Heidi Peterson, Delray, FL
This was a deplorable decision. Lead poisoning is IRREVERSIBLE.
Zero money was save and many lives affected, some children damaged permanently
gerry collins, Murrieta, CA
People are suffering, due to negligence and inattention. If you have heard the term "only as strong as the weakest link," I
think you can draw a parallel. Please work for the efforts of people not just profit.
Diana Henderson, Staunton, VA
This inhumanity to man will not prevail. How could a free country do this to its citizens
Roxanne slaughter, Dolton, IL
This requires IMMEDIATE attention AND action
Marguerite Boyens, Decatur, GA
The funding to remove this lead should come from the governor's favorite project.
James W. Harris, Freeport, FL
this situation is terrible, the governor of Michigan should be impeached, it appears he is not doing much of anything to help
the people of Flint, SHAME ON HIM!! The least you could do governor is to get water to these people, the state should
provide the water not just depend on donations.
Sandy Dumke, Crooks, SD
It is not acceptable for the poisoning of US citizens to pass unresolved by Government.
Anthony Cowan, Sarasota, FL
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Hurry!
Barbara Bates, MUNDELEIN, IL
This situation in inexcusable!! Return funding for Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention NOW!!
S R. Weinheimer, Seattle, WA
no budget cuts to health and quality of life!
Dennis Brokaw, salem, OR
This is urgent!
Milicent Cranor, Lancaster, PA
This is wrong. It would be less expensive to adequatel fund this Prevention Program than it will be in the future to provide
for adults with ensuing mental and physical disabilities..Doesn't that make sense?
Margaret Borry, Taylors, SC
This is as, if not more important, than military protection.
Sharon Humphries-Brooks, clinton, NY
How this can take place in (allegedly) the greatest country in the world is beyond comprehension. Completely and
unilaterally inexcusable and unacceptable!
Richard Ordonez, La Grange, IL
How can you cut services NECESSARY for NORMAL life in America, and call yourself an American, much less a
Representative of the people of America?
Jamie Stewart, PIEDMONT, AL
This is absurd & unacceptable! We demand that the government for the people and by the people live up to their
responsibilities for ALL of the PEOPLE.
Antonio Bowser, Trenton, NJ
There should never be a question of who is going to live our is going to die!!!
Yes, they should always be a question of how we are going to make planet a better place for everyone on it....
Money should never be a question when it comes to shading lives....
With the money and number of people we have on this planet, we can populate the universe....
Dr. Cairo D'Almeida, Seattle, WA
This is serious. Please, take action!
Vagner Benedito, Morgantown, WV
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Dear Representative,
Im writing you as the Executive Director of ColorOfChange.org. We're the nations largest online civil rights organization
with more than one million people working for positive social change and racial progress. I'm writing because the governor
of Michigan has been forced to declare a state of emergency in order to deal with a lead poisoning crisis that has devastated
the majority Black community in Flint. The number of children with dangerous levels of lead in their blood has doubled in
just one year as a result of prolonged exposure to toxic, lead-tainted water. A state of emergency will allow the Michigan
state government access to federal funds in order to resolve this crisis, but long term solutions must be found and
implemented. Restoring funding for the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
program in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget would be a significant first step towards ensuring that no other community faces the
same risks.
In 2012 CDC research determined that there is no safe level of lead exposure and that exposure can cause irreversible
damage in children. Yet funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program has been eroded from
a Fiscal Year 2005 high of $36 million to only $15 million for Fiscal Year 2016. A deeper understanding of the risks of lead
and other environmental hazards is only useful if we are willing to devote the necessary resources to mitigate those dangers
and safeguard the vulnerable. The best way to do so is to restore funding CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program to Fiscal Year 2005 levels of at least $35 million, along with a continuing resolution to guarantee that
amount for at least 5 years as part of the Fiscal Year 2017 budget. Additionally, the federal government should encourage
state and local governments, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency, to adopt the updated CDC standards on lead
exposure levels in order to accurately assess the risk of health problems in vulnerable communities. This way we can ensure
that funds are being utilized in the most accurate and efficient manner, and assisting communities with the most urgent need.
We need your support in order to protect the health and well-being of Americans all across the country.
Lead poisoning is not just an issue in Flint, Michigan. In Baltimore, Cleveland, and Detroit, thousands of children have been
irrevocably harmed by exposure to lead paint and other toxins in their homes. Often this occurs in majority Black and lowincome communities, left vulnerable to pollution due to racism and discrimination which constrains their social mobility
and economic opportunity. Due to these factors, Black people often rely on social support programs to bridge the gap in
affordable housing, comprising 45% of low-income public housing inhabitants. Yet studies indicate 35% of all low-income
housing had significant lead-based paint hazards. Of those with hazards, 1.2 million units housed low-income families (less
than $30,000 per year) with children under 6 years of age. With each passing day more and more Black families are impacted
by lead poisoning, which diminishes their quality of life and impairs their potential.
The adoption of the Paris Accords by President Barack Obama signals a recognition of the need to adapt to new
environmental standards and work to create a safer, healthier future for all. Part of that effort must include cleaning up
pollution and other environmental hazards that impact not only our health, but the potential and safety of children around
the country. When we support programs which ensure that all Americans have safe homes to reside in, safe water to drink,
and safe food to eat, we ensure that our future will be a brighter one. Will you act with us on behalf of Americas potential?
Bruno Miguel Santos Prata, Brooklyn, NY
What we are doing to the environment effects people. Shouldn't someone in authority actually show that they give a damn!
Judith Carson, Stone Mountain, GA
Something must be done immediately to provide clean water to everyone and try to undo the damage already done.
Francine Wickes, Bangor, ME
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This is disgraceful. I've been following this story. How could Governor Snyder let this happen?
Dick Devens, Center Sandwich, NH
Get it together!
Deja Pegues, San Antonio, TX
Stop doing evil!
Don Courtney, Sulphur Springs, TX
This is a health problem that can and must be solved. It's a horrible thing to do to children.
Carla Cheshire, Houston, TX
I am in full support of every movement pertaining our black youth. We must continue to rise against all that suppresses our
communities and fight for is right.
Tommy Green, Saint Paul, MN
This is unconscionable to cut vital monitoring of drinking water.
Deborah McCoy, EVERETT, WA
Joseph Wilkerson
Joseph Wilkerson, Elmwood Park, IL
Another Slap in The Face For Black People...
Willie Kay Betts, South Plainfield, NJ
Too many no brainers!!
Martin and Connie Plattner, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
The poisonous water in Flint is a heavy burden for families affected
Amy Valent-Ribot, Hoboken, NJ
What can be more important to our country than the health and well being of our children?
Joy LiBethe, Charlotte, NC
SHAME
Ms MS ADRIAN SIEGEL, Hollywood, FL
ColorOfChange.org
When we think of governments killing heir people, we think of people like Assad. But how are we different if we allow the
lead poisoning of our own people, including--and perhaps especially--children? Let's do something concrete about this
unjust situation now. We can, if we really want to. Thank you.
Ronald and IlaJean Kragthorpe, Thousand Oaks,, CA
this is a fascist act against people of color.
Victoria Guagliardo, La Crescenta, CA
Not only do I want to support the premise of this petition but I also support those who believe Michigans Governor should
be held legally responsible for his deplorable actions that caused this abominable decision in the first place. Remove him
from office & arrest & indict him for the harm he has caused this community. He usurped the citizens of Flint democratic
rights to elect their own local representatives & appointed an emergency "manager" who is as corrupt as he is, I believe
that is an act of treason.
Claudette Cavette, Ontario, OR
This is disgraceful! As a former Michigan resident, I'm appalled at the inaction of state officials to protect citizens!
Mary H. Burns, Delray Beach, FL
Pro-life but poison the children to save $100. That's the Republican philosophy.
Lewis Taishoff, New York, NY
Please monitor, restore and prevent water poisoning. Coming to a neighborhood near you if something isn't done. Not to
mention the devastating suffering in years to come. The government is supposed to protect the citizens.
Maxine Bryant Kennebrew, Grosse Pointe, MI
This is immoral; There is something that needs to be done very soon on this lead poisoning.
Please, in the name of all that is decent and true, move on this.
Rev. James Capers, Indianapolis, IN
Save us money in the long run by caring for our children now.
Cassandra Gearhart, LONG BEACH, CA
All children matter
chanella hunter, San Francisco, CA
This budget cut comes pretty close to giving the Cherokee infected blankets. Will we ever stop this government-sanctioned
poisoning? This budget should be doubled, not halved.
Jeannine Laverty, Saratoga Springs, NY
This is very important.
William Tiwald, null, NM
ColorOfChange.org
The Chinese executed the executive of the company that added Melamine to the milk and caused many infant deaths.
Perhaps we should take similar drastic action about criminal officials if it can be proved they knew about the lead poisoning
of the water.
David Martin, Honolulu, HI
Unbelievable! This must be corrected and quickly.
Tedd Saunders, Boston, MA
People's lives and health are more important than corporate profit in Flint MI and everywhere. Government is meant to
protect people's lives, not sacrifice people to profit to people's misery.
Marianne Robinson, Berkeley, CA
People's lives and health are more important than corporate profit in Flint MI and everywhere. Government is meant to
protect people's lives, not sacrifice people to profit to people's misery.
Marianne Robinson, Berkeley, CA
Let's keep this program funded.
Helen Morton, Hazel Crest, IL
People's lives and health are more important than corporate profit in Flint MI and everywhere. Government is meant to
protect people's lives, not sacrifice people to profit to people's misery.
Marianne Robinson, Berkeley, CA
People's lives and health are more important than corporate profit in Flint MI and everywhere. Government is meant to
protect people's lives, not sacrifice people to profit to people's misery.
Marianne Robinson, Berkeley, CA
People's lives and health are more important than corporate profit in Flint MI and everywhere. Government is meant to
protect people's lives, not sacrifice people to profit to people's misery.
Marianne Robinson, Berkeley, CA
The governor and his financial managers should be held criminally responsible for these outrageous and immoral & immoral
actions. Thank you.
Chris Kimar, AuTrain, MI
Water is essential to all life and funding to all life. Funding to ensure that it is kept to health!y standards absolutely must be
restored
Judi Satchell, San Miguel, CA
THIS WOULD NO BE HAPPENING IN RICH WHITE COMMUNITIES.
Margo Cooper, Vermontville, NY
ColorOfChange.org
People's lives and health are more important than corporate profit in Flint MI and everywhere. Government is meant to
protect people's lives, not sacrifice people to profit to people's misery.
Marianne Robinson, Berkeley, CA
People's lives and health are more important than corporate profit in Flint MI and everywhere. Government is meant to
protect people's lives, not sacrifice people to profit to people's misery.
Marianne Robinson, Berkeley, CA
People's lives and health are more important than corporate profit in Flint MI and everywhere. Government is meant to
protect people's lives, not sacrifice people to profit to people's misery.
Marianne Robinson, Berkeley, CA
People's lives and health are more important than corporate profit in Flint MI and everywhere. Government is meant to
protect people's lives, not sacrifice people to profit to people's misery.
Marianne Robinson, Berkeley, CA
People's lives and health are more important than corporate profit in Flint MI and everywhere. Government is meant to
protect people's lives, not sacrifice people to profit to people's misery.
Marianne Robinson, Berkeley, CA
People's lives and health are more important than corporate profit in Flint MI and everywhere. Government is meant to
protect people's lives, not sacrifice people to profit to people's misery.
Marianne Robinson, Berkeley, CA
People's lives and health are more important than corporate profit in Flint MI and everywhere. Government is meant to
protect people's lives, not sacrifice people to profit to people's misery.
Marianne Robinson, Berkeley, CA
People's lives and health are more important than corporate profit in Flint MI and everywhere. Government is meant to
protect people's lives, not sacrifice people to profit to people's misery.
Marianne Robinson, Berkeley, CA
People's lives and health are more important than corporate profit in Flint MI and everywhere. Government is meant to
protect people's lives, not sacrifice people to profit to people's misery.
Marianne Robinson, Berkeley, CA
People's lives and health are more important than corporate profit in Flint MI and everywhere. Government is meant to
protect people's lives, not sacrifice people to profit to people's misery.
Marianne Robinson, Berkeley, CA
ColorOfChange.org
People's lives and health are more important than corporate profit in Flint MI and everywhere. Government is meant to
protect people's lives, not sacrifice people to profit to people's misery.
Marianne Robinson, Berkeley, CA
Please keep the population healthy. It should be the right of everybody to have clean water,
air and soil.
Therese Misra, Shreveport, LA
People's lives and health are more important than corporate profit in Flint MI and everywhere. Government is meant to
protect people's lives, not sacrifice people to profit to people's misery.
Marianne Robinson, Berkeley, CA
Daniel Atkinson
Daniel Atkinson, Erie, PA
Is there within our federal government, especially the Republicans, a group that is intent, maybe subconsciously, on
minimizing the MULTI racial nature of America?!
James Mathews, San Mateo, CA
People's lives and health are more important than corporate profit in Flint MI and everywhere. Government is meant to
protect people's lives, not sacrifice people to profit to people's misery.
Marianne Robinson, Berkeley, CA
Lets help those who can't help themselves!
Christopher Booker, Lake Charles, LA
This is another result of racism...
Trevor Southlea, mahopac, NY
The Center for Disease Control must be funded to both remove, and then keep lead out of all water and food everywhere.
The United States is betraying our own citizens by allowing poisoning.
Susan Shaver, Marquette, MI
A successful life should not depend on money.
There's not enough love when violence exists.
Health and education must be available to all.
Edward Flowers, San Diego, CA
ColorOfChange.org
There is no excuse for children being exposed to lead in 2016! None! Is it because we really don't care? Maybe if it were
happening in affluent neighborhoods - maybe then we would care. Rather see my tax money go here than to SO MANY other
projects.
Gerald Reid, West Chester, OH
So ... your Reaganomic "cost cutting" and
"deregulation" strategies caused a SERIOUS
HEALTH PROBLEM, one that, just previously,
everybody thought was behind us. NICE
GOING. Why do you think we pay all that
tax money? So you can just hand it all over
to your corporate bosses and stoke the
"Endless Warmonger" machine? NOPE.
DO YOUR *REAL* JOB. FOR ALL OF US.
OR YOU'RE GONG NEXT YEAR.
Steve Ditore, Seattle, WA
Anything less is unacceptable!!!
Gaya Covington, Salt Lake City, UT
Water is a basic necessity of human (all) life. US government, please restore funding for the Center for Disease Control
Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget.
Thank You,
Darryl Chatman
281-386-7008
Darryl Chatman, Richmond, TX
ALL lead should have been done away with YEARS ago!!! This should be ILLEGAL!!!
Sheila Mattingly, Bothell, WA
I lived in a apartment which my youngest had gotten high levels of led which caused her to get led poisoning in results I
believe she got her ADHD Oppossional defivent disorder from led is dangerous please put the funding program back in
place
Catherine Jurich, Chicago, IL
Lead poisoning is a critical issue in brain development and such a simple one to fix. Restoring these funds should be seen as
vital as funding any public health initiative.
Thank you for your support of restoring these funds.
Cathy Cole, Chapel Hill, NC
ColorOfChange.org
Please work to keep all of our children safe from lead poisoning.
Helen Hunter, Saint Paul, MN
Restore founding now!!!!
Ruth E. E. Kennedy, New Orleans, LA
There must still be some LETHAL racial BIGOTS in our nation's capital!
James Mathews, San Mateo, CA
It's for the children!
Robert Hawkins, MECHANICSVILLE, VA
Stop playing politic with human lives
Darrin McNair, Philadelphia, PA
YES YES YES to restoring funding for the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
program in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget and for as long as it takes to get this lead poisoning mitigation done!
Gail Massey, Longmont, CO
People are homeless because they can't afford to pay for lead removal, yet there are thousands of older homes that are
affordable except for this problem. Then, opportunists buy in bulk these foreclosed and condemned homes and use them as
rentals. This hurts our poorer neighborhoods because homeownership is the best way to increase wealth and renters don't
care for the property the way owners do, plus they are not invested in the neighborhood like owners. Transient population.
Higher cost for housing (owning is cheaper), and slym lirds renting to drug dealers reduce our property values and keep
people in poverty! You all know this, now do something about it, it's a moral obligation that helps everyone.
Kay Sanford, Kalamazoo, MI
THIS IS SO IMPORTANT
Genice James-Moss, Greenville, NC
Lead poisoning is a national disgrace.
Donna Von Bargen Ph.D., Renton, WA
This is unacceptable! Legal action must be taken against the perpetrators of this outrage!
Mary Sherwood, Reston, VA
This is a disgrace! Why do you (the government ) alway look the other way when it come to MINORITIES?
Dennis Carl Williams, Chicago, IL
ColorOfChange.org
It has been well known for decades that the poor in this country have been exposed to toxic and poisonous substances.
These communities need protection from these substances which affect their lives and future generations. Take action to
protect them from environmental hazards of all kinds, to which most of the rest of us are never exposed.
Dorothy Thompson, Flippin, AR
God has left America as our leaders have betrayed us and voted for the wealthy few over the 90% with needs. We have been
encouraged in fear and turned against the needs of people's of the earth that 1-3% might increase their wealth and selfishly
horde it. Perpetual war. The president pushes this post on against the people with good sounding words with no substance,
preparing a place of employment for himself after office. Enough of empty words.
Jon Laubert, Albuquerque, NM
This is a criminal act against Humanity
Mary O'Neill, Presque Isle, MI
Yes! This is a sign of an easily preventable racist bad health policy that can be prevented. Black Lives Matter! People's lives
are at stake!
Stop funding wars and murder overseas! Fund health in our low income communities instead!
Jill Severson, Portland, OR
i was appalled to read about this in the news last week.
Kenney C Kennedy, Shreveport, LA
WITH TODAY'S SCIENCE THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR LEAD POISONING
Charles MEIKLE, EWA BEACH, HI
The whole thing is atrocious!
Judith Salzman, Tucson, AZ
We need to get rid of lead infected water! Help all the people who developed lead poisoning because of the water they paid
for, and are poisoned because of lead infected water! What kind if country would poison their own people!
Nita wallace, Virginia Beach, VA
again, shame on congress and house
Martine Pigeon, Sedona, AZ
Frances Boulden
Frances Boulden, Akron, OH
Environmental hazards have been visited upon Black and low-income communities with impunity forever. Can we not be
better, do better?
Susan Proctor, Gaylesville, AL
ColorOfChange.org
TRILLIONS FOR TAX DODGING WAR PROFITEERS AND WALL STREET ROBBER BARON CASINO CAPITALISTS,
BUT NOTHING FOR THE DOWNTRODDEN MASSES IS CAUSE FOR A REVOLT AGAINST UN-AMERICAN TYRANNY!
Charles Paul Paul Becker, null, CT
All lives matter. Stop poisoning us!
Mary Horn, St. Louis, MO
This is a disgrace
Mr. Alexandros R Acedo, Fresno, CA
Change is necessary!!!!
Theresa Kilduff, Portland, OR
If we don't need government for this, what *do* we need it for?
Johnny Klonaris, SAN JOSE, CA
Get the lead out on gettin' the lead out!
James Hansen, Wilmette, IL
It's a matter of justice. The Federal Gov't must take a stand on behalf of all 100%. The findings are indisputable. If you feel
Flint, MI is safe --- before you go to sleep tonight, ask yourself if you'd feel safe raising your family there. If the answer is no,
then RESTORE Federal Funding to the CDCs Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. Do the Right thing.
Thank you so much,
Donna Mazzola
Donna Mazzola, Eastlake, OH
This is a perfect example of the genocide being committed against black Americans by the government. They should be
doing wayyy more than just adding funding for prevention, there should be repercussions for this blatant disregard for black
life by those city officials.
Tameisha Suter, Louisville, KY
Tabota Seyon
Tabota Seyon, Minneapolis, MN
shame again!
Chod Wilburn, Bakersfield, CA
Cutting funding for the CDC is contrary to what this Program is for. They are already under-funded. Lead poisoning is real
no matter what color or income group a person is in. This is just another example of corruption and favoritism for big
corporations.
Tracey Brown, Antigo, WI
ColorOfChange.org
With bitter partisan politics, this country is on a slippery slope to becoming a third-world nation! Wake up, those of you in
government, and stop this from happening!
B Rego, Pasadena, CA
This is shameful!!! That's taking a hatred or disdain of black folks to another level. We're talking about kids and the elderly
here...someone should go to jail!!!1
Raynard Sargent, Marrero, LA
Living in Michigan way back 35 years ago I felt I had to drink bottled water when I was pregnant. I can't believe this is still
such a problem.
Mary Ferm, Bainbridge Island, WA
This is nearly unbelievable!
Val Meads, Prescott, AZ
This is beyond crazy, so obviously racist and classist. We can't let it be written off as an unfortunate "accident".
Kathleen Hanna, New York, NY
Medical student, Harvard Medical School
Sam Dubal, Berkeley, CA
Irresponsible!!!
Cecyl Ivie, WASHINGTON, DC
Lead poisoning is suppose to be a problem from the past, at worst a legacy of the industrialized countries to the third world.
Deerwester Steven J., Columbus, OH
No excuses --- solve this issue now.
Barbara Burr, Davis, CA
Restore funding for the C. D. C.
Ricky Blanton, MARION, OH
this is crazy.. we should not have to petition for clean water.. its time to vote out some politicians that have been bought
out.. its the only way, as they refuse to listen to the citizens
katherine lindley, Pensacola, FL
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
Romans 8:31
Alane Lane, Brunswick, GA
ColorOfChange.org
it was and still is criminal what the Governor of Flint Michigan did by switching water suppliers' and what he did not do by
lieing to everyone saying he did not know and did nothing to help correct the problem for over 1 year now !!!
cliff & cynthia brock, Yeadon, PA
Our system is aging. This could be happening in more places besides Flint!
Renee Miron-Alimpich, Lake Orion, MI
Where are their control authorities?
Juan Rebolledo, Hialeah, FL
This racial inequality in environmental degradation must be stopped!
Josie Gallup, Berkeley, CA
It is Unconscienable what has been done in Flint. We need to do everything possible to correct this ASAP and to compensate
for damage done
Lois J. Rifner, Saint Louis, MO
It's not nice to poison little children.
Robin Pappas, Pocono Manor, PA
It is truly unbelievable that this actually happened in these United States of America. This is not a natural, but human-made
disaster deliberately created through duly elected government officials. Not only should the government ensure immediate
remedial actions; the victims (especially these children) should be cared for and compensated to ensure their health and
safely as long as they live....Such gross official neglect must never be allowed to happen again and those responsible for
these mishaps and misfortune must be called to account...
Max Surjadinata, New York, NY
We all need clean water. Please restore the federal funding for lead poisoning prevention.
J Rigney, Newton, NJ
For real? Stop this nonsense.
Steven J. Wilson, Lawrence, KS
Rick Snyder should be arrested and charged with assault. One count for every person in Flint that he tried deliberately to
poison.
Jerry A Bierens, MILFORD, MI
Seems important to me.
c day, Vero Beach, FL
ColorOfChange.org
ANOTHER INSTANCE WHERE, PEOPLE OF COLOR DOESN'T GET AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO A BETTER WAY
OF LIFE, IT'S SEEMS AS THE GOPS DESIRE IS TO KILL OFF THE BLACK POPULATION TO KEEP THEM THE
MARJORIE DENING EQUAL EQUALITY FOR ALL.
Amuel Hilliard, Chula Vista, CA
Flint, Michigan stands out as a disgrace. Where else might this be happening!
Elaine Needham, Ojai, CA
This goverment needs to help all the people they have intentnaly posion with lead deliverly put in their drinking water.
How horrible! What kind of goverment would poison their own people! These murders need to be put in jail for life! Then
the infected people need benefits and all the help possible!
Nita wallace, Virginia Beach, VA
This goverment needs to help all the people they have intentnaly posion with lead deliverly put in their drinking water.
How horrible! What kind of goverment would poison their own people! These murders need to be put in jail for life! Then
the infected people need benefits and all the help possible!
Nita wallace, Virginia Beach, VA
Poisoned drinking water in the U.S. of A. is absolutely not OK!!!! The emergency in Flint needs to be corrected immediately,
and we need full funding for CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention for environmental justice all across the
country.
Sylvia Miller, Chapel Hill, NC
stop letting kids die!
Valarie Mariscal, Tucson, AZ
Since when do we allow contaminated water to flow to American? Why isn't this a crime?
Melvin Reed, Charlotte, NC
We need to fix this. No child should start out life w lead poisoning.
Susan murphy, DES PLAINES, IL
What is happening in Flint, Michigan is an obvious attempt at ridding the city of it's native citizens so that they can be
driven out and the real estate bought for little or nothing and regentrification of the area will commence off of the poor!
Shameful and disgusting tactics!!!!
Raejean McDonald, Killeen, TX
Having represented Roma who were placed on lead poisoned ground, I know the results of excess lead. Take Action NOW.
Dianne Post, Phoenix, AZ
ColorOfChange.org
Rick Snyder and his form of 'government' wherein he negates any ballot vote of the people with which he disagrees MUST
be condemned and jailed immediately. He is a stain on this country and his 'ideas' have no basis whatsoever in what is
supposed to be a democratic form of government.
Patty Ridenour, null, OH
I cannot stand by and watch this type of crisis occur in my country, in my cities! Our government needs to restore CDC
funding for Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget. Our children deserve
BETTER!
Celeste E., Pearland, TX
Felicia Enix
Mrs. felicia Enix, Jersey City, NJ
I will never understand why people who call themselves Christian, or any other religion for that matter, must be petitioned to
do the Christian thing.
Karen Bowden, Phoenix, AZ
Bring social justice, if you want to be a Human...
Eva Androutsopoulou, ,
Why does the Governor get good water for these people. What did they do to him that he is so mad at them?
Isabelle Gorndt, Van Nuys, CA
You know the effects of lead poisoning may last for years, You know how much communities depend on CDC programs to
ensure their children are not permanently harmed by lead poisoning. We need funds for our children,
Jane K Phillips, Stigler, OK
T. Davis
T Davis, Alpharetta, GA
This is mind boggling. The people who knowingly did this, and let it continue, need to lose their jobs and/or face jail time.
For God's sake, this is our country, these are our people.
Marsha Maguire, KIRKLAND, WA
Rhoda Jones
Rhoda Jones, Allen, TX
Not By Accident!!!
Deborah trice, San Jose, CA
ColorOfChange.org
It's easy: purify all drinking water with solar distillation before it goes into the water supply. Problem solved!
Nick Sexton, PHOENIX, AZ
As is often quoted, you can determine the integrity and the future of a country by how it values its children, ALL of its
children. This issue certainly indicates we are headed in a very dangerous direction!
If you claim that as a government we cannot afford to pay for these cleanups (thus your reason for cutting federal funding in
half for CDC's , then you have NO awareness of or apparent care about the future. The cost of treating these young patients,
of educating children with mental challenges due to lead poisoning, the cost to future generations due to this poisoning of
our resources, will be FAR greater than taking acting NOW. Wise leaders focus on future outcomes as well as present
conditions. If you don't then I clearly question your wisdom as a national leader!
Celia Roberts, Paonia, CO
GOVERNMENT has control of water, air , land and all natural resources. GOVERNMENT is responsible when they have
allowed the poisoning of any of these.
GOVERNMENT must take that responsibility for the PEOPLE which pay for that government. PASS THE LAWS AND
CARE FOR RESOURCES AND THE PEOPLE OR
LEAVE THE GOVERNMENT TO THOSE WHO WILL. the whole earth and people you represent REQUIRE PREVENTION
THEN and FULL REMEDY NOW .
Janice Golden, rockland, MA
Do the right thing.
Debra Markert, Bloomington, MN
This is unconscionable. I demand that you take action immediately.
Mary Mutch, La Crosse, WI
I am a 96 year old woman. Horrified to read that lead poisoning is still rampant in the U S A ..This is 2016, get with
it...restore funding to the Lead Poisoning Prevention program...Save the children impacted by this health hazard
Terry Daugherty, Seal Beach, CA
Someone should go to jail for this one.
Laurinda Conyers, null, CA
This reduction in funding for lead poisoning is intolerable.
JPatricia Connolly, New York, NY
What kind of government allows people to die from the misdeeds of misguided politicians?
Margo Nielsen, Fulton, TX
You must act immediately & change the disaster thats happening to our brothers.
Gabriel Sanchez, ,
ColorOfChange.org
ColorOfChange.org
The situation in Flint, Michigan is unacceptable. The blame falls on the direct decision makers, and everyone looking the
other way, all the way to the top of our Government. Poisoning hundreds of thousands of people(many young
children)...causing brain damage, various cancers, and who knows what else. This is a Newtown child massacre, times
10,000. These kids problems will never go away, and many already struggling families will never be able to afford the
medical care on their own. We are failing each other and our planet...none of our water systems should ever reach the
toxicity of the Flint river. We have abused the gift of this earth, and are on a one way path to death, if we as humans don't
change course immediately.
Thomas McGinnis, Saint Louis, MO
The government's lack of concern for human life in Flint, MI and across the US is obscene. Stop this nonsense now!
Amy Wilson, Rio Grande, OH
GOP=Guns Over People
Jack Caputo, AZUSA, CA
Gov. Snyder needs to be removed from office.
Roberta Lewis, Pleasanton, CA
Still poisoning the poor? Shameful.
Greg Littlewood, Los Angeles, CA
The perpetrators of the Flint disaster should be forced to drink, bathe, and wash in the water they have created. In perpetuity.
So what if it makes them sick?
Rob Turner, Dayton, OH
Lead poisoning is simply unacceptable, and mere apologies do not cut it!
Bill Mayers, Canastota, NY
It's killing all of us.
Joann Striplin, Glendale, AZ
No one should have lead in their water!!! If this was in wealthy areas ...it wouldn't be there !! Disgraceful!! Clean this damn
mess up!!
Cheryl Herrmann, Glendale, AZ
These children are the future of our country, we need to protect them.
Michelle Rider, Millville, PA
Michigan should also pay.
William Hewes, Madison, SD
ColorOfChange.org
Are you kidding me? Shameful, shameful, shameful ! These profiteers have no moral compas and lack any soul or heart.
Jan Pesek-Herriges, Menomonie, WI
When are we going to protect our children?
GERRY Brown, Brooklyn, NY
Healthy water is a right and all governments must ensure it!
Michael Siptroth, Belfair, WA
Disgusting!
Tammi Levitz, Valrico, FL
Why is lead in their environment? Get to the bottom of the cause and take it away. Why should this be an on going problem
- get to the source!! No one should have a health problem due to lead poisoning. You can bet if this were a rich district and
the children there had this problem the source of the lead poisoning would be gone in months. This is totally unacceptable.
Collee K. Cristel, Kent, WA
The Rochester Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning was very successful in lobbying and legislation to prevent childhood
lead poisoning and the cases of new lead poisoning have dropped significantly. Contact them to know how to form a
cohesive community to effect change
Joan Rosenthal, Rochester, NY
and hopefully the money gets funneled to Black communities and not to those communities who need less help but who
have lobbyists to direct funding only to their communities.
Kamau Thabiti, Culver City, CA
Public officials who ignore obvious health/safety issues should have their asses fired for either gross incompetence or
indifference.
Robert Rucker, Santa Fe, NM
Children need help, NOW.
Virginia Bemis, Ashland, OH
STOP! profits for poison over people
corporate policies, especially in poor
urban and rural neighborhoods!
Maxine Bogash, Nassau, NY
this is disgraceful, for government officials to use there position to commit harm!
Michelle Massey, Woodbine, GA
ColorOfChange.org
Larrydehavilland@yahoo.com
Larry Dehavillan, Honolulu, HI
Socially-unjust environmental racism allows elite-interests to manipulate policy and procedures that allow/ignore effects of
toxic pollution in low income black,brown,red communities nation-wide. Pollutants aren't limited to one small area, though.
Through groundwater, river and ocean currents, wind currents and the hydrological cycle, toxins (sooner than later) effect all
neighborhoods and populations globally. Ask University professors and non-biased scientists. Restore funding now.
Wrecking the planet and the lives of citizens whose common trusts (water, air) you are constitutionally supposed to be
protecting, is, on moral grounds, wrong. Thank-you for swift remedial action in restoring this program!
GNLMachacek Machacek, Cottage Grove, OR
This is just sad. It's unacceptable and appalling that the state officials would allow such to happen. This is America! We have
access to clean water; let EVERYONE have some! Even if it means spending money to make it available.
Tenisha Collins, Thousand Oaks, CA
They used to endanger children by using lead paint in public housing and denying it.
Gervaise Smelser-Soeurouge, New Orleans, LA
and while you're at it, prosecute the clear criminal negligence by MI state officials, all the way to the top
Jeff Klein, Walled Lake, MI
This is a disgrace. Not only should someone be held accountable but something needs to be done for the children and
families affected by this crisis.
Sa'Rah Hamm, New Orleans, LA
Genocide?
Michael Chernick, LOS ANGELES, CA
Peter Thomas
Peter Thomas, Seattle, WA
WHEN WILL GOVERNOR SNYDER BE RECALLED ????????????
G S. Pogel, Plantation, FL
Get off your butts and Do the Right Thing!
Chad D D Johnston, Portland, OR
For Chris's sake...........solving problems like this are what government is for!!!!!!!
John Borgerson, Portland, OR
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Andrew Fisher, Huntingdon Valley, PA
Sharon Solorzano
Sharon Solorzano, Columbus, OH
This is the 21st Century, not the 19th! There is NO EXCUSE FOR LEAD POISONING!!
W Jean Rohrer, southwest harbor, ME
Tiera
Tiera, Louisville, KY
Lakecia Owens
Lakecia Owens, Greensboro, NC
Did snyder really sat that?
Mr. Leonard Heether, Trufant, MI
ColorOfChange.org
Tell the US government to restore funding for the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
program in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget.
This is the letter we'll send to members of the House and Senate:
Dear Representative,
Im writing you as the Executive Director of ColorOfChange.org. We're the nations largest online civil rights organization
with more than one million people working for positive social change and racial progress. I'm writing because the governor
of Michigan has been forced to declare a state of emergency in order to deal with a lead poisoning crisis that has devastated
the majority Black community in Flint. The number of children with dangerous levels of lead in their blood has doubled in
just one year as a result of prolonged exposure to toxic, lead-tainted water. A state of emergency will allow the Michigan
state government access to federal funds in order to resolve this crisis, but long term solutions must be found and
implemented. Restoring funding for the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
program in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget would be a significant first step towards ensuring that no other community faces the
same risks.
In 2012 CDC research determined that there is no safe level of lead exposure and that exposure can cause irreversible
damage in children. Yet funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program has been eroded from
a Fiscal Year 2005 high of $36 million to only $15 million for Fiscal Year 2016. A deeper understanding of the risks of lead
and other environmental hazards is only useful if we are willing to devote the necessary resources to mitigate those dangers
and safeguard the vulnerable. The best way to do so is to restore funding CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program to Fiscal Year 2005 levels of at least $35 million, along with a continuing resolution to guarantee that
amount for at least 5 years as part of the Fiscal Year 2017 budget. Additionally, the federal government should encourage
state and local governments, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency, to adopt the updated CDC standards on lead
exposure levels in order to accurately assess the risk of health problems in vulnerable communities. This way we can ensure
that funds are being utilized in the most accurate and efficient manner, and assisting communities with the most urgent need.
We need your support in order to protect the health and well-being of Americans all across the country.
Lead poisoning is not just an issue in Flint, Michigan. In Baltimore, Cleveland, and Detroit, thousands of children have been
irrevocably harmed by exposure to lead paint and other toxins in their homes. Often this occurs in majority Black and lowincome communities, left vulnerable to pollution due to racism and discrimination which constrains their social mobility
and economic opportunity. Due to these factors, Black people often rely on social support programs to bridge the gap in
affordable housing, comprising 45% of low-income public housing inhabitants. Yet studies indicate 35% of all low-income
housing had significant lead-based paint hazards. Of those with hazards, 1.2 million units housed low-income families (less
than $30,000 per year) with children under 6 years of age. With each passing day more and more Black families are impacted
by lead poisoning, which diminishes their quality of life and impairs their potential.
The adoption of the Paris Accords by President Barack Obama signals a recognition of the need to adapt to new
environmental standards and work to create a safer, healthier future for all. Part of that effort must include cleaning up
pollution and other environmental hazards that impact not only our health, but the potential and safety of children around
the country. When we support programs which ensure that all Americans have safe homes to reside in, safe water to drink,
and safe food to eat, we ensure that our future will be a brighter one. Will you act with us on behalf of Americas potential?
Theresa Pepion, Browning, MT
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I am disgusted by the ridiculous and un needed amount of the money poured into the black hole of defense spending at the
expense of everything else. Lead Poisoning Prevention needs to be fully funded. Rick Snyder needs federal charges for
intentionally poisoning and entire city not just with lead from the pipes after the idiots in charged used the wrong chemicals
to cause the lead to leach-but every other carcinogenic and disgusting molecule from the Flint River. This is INTENTIONAL
by state government and the criminal emergency management system designed only to extract any bit of wealth and
autonomy from great American cities that were destroyed for greed. Austerity is over- No one buys the fear porn you sell to
justify the black hole of defense spending. Stop poisoning us and start paying the bills and funding the programs that
prevent needless suffering in CHILDREN & Babies.
Carol Jagiello, bloomingdale, NJ
Please act now to stop this seemingly willful genocide.
Edward Davidson, Ann Arbor, MI
No commits at this time.
Katrina Blakely, Akron, OH
Americans are watching. The health and safety of residents in Flint must be addressed and preventative measures taken
Allassandra Rhody, Ojai, CA
We are not a 3rd world nation, these conditions are inexcusable and put at risk more and more people as they fall into lower
middle class and poverty conditions. The rich and conservative groups are putting more and more money behind fewer and
no regulations protecting our air quality, water safety and land use. This is a huge mistake for the poor, the underprivileged,
future generations, all those who cannot buy protection and safe living conditions. Enough is enough.
Jane Weigle, Longmont, CO
We will pay one way or the other for this neglect. Why not opt for prevention for the sake of the common good?
Garry Vogelpohl, Morganton, NC
Rick Snyder and the Michigan Republican Legislature should be in jail for fraud and dereliction of duty! They care about
no one except themselves and holding on to office!
Mark Mandel, Clinton Township, MI
God is watching us and not from a distance. Sod's hands are not shortened that God can not save. This ought not be so in the
United States of America, in the 21st century. Praying that you all, we all will recall that we are responsible for each other.
Please, do not let this continue in Flint, or anywhere in the United States of America. Thank you for making it your business
to be a part of the solution. In the love of God, Minister Angela P. McKinney.
Ms. Angela P. McKinney, Euclid, OH
End Environmental Racism...
Malik Hakeem Kafele, Rancho Cordova, CA
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This should be of the utmost priority; are we not concerned that are citizens are safe and have free of risk in their own
housing. Shame on those who obstruct this effort.
Jill Sarkady, New Haven, CT
Enough is enough, there is no excuse for the unavailability of safe water in the United States of America.
Jane Weigle, Longmont, CO
For God's and the people's sake, this is exactly what our government is supposed to take action on to protect the people. So
take immediate action on this disaster!!!
Stephen Philbrook, Tacoma, WA
Poisoning is a crime, no matter who are the perpetrators.
Barbara Toshalis, Kalamazoo, MI
This is unconscionable. No more excuses or delays.
Arden S Epstein, South Orange, NJ
Get your priorities in proper order!
Sybil Saxelby, Smith River, CA
How could you lie and tell people water is safe to drink? It's unconscionable!
Marlene Goldheimer, Cleveland, OH
THIS IS MURDER and needs to be STOPPED NOW!!! These officials need to be charged and brought TO JUSTICE FOR
ALLOWING THESE INNOCENT CHILDREN AND BABIES TO BE POISONED ON THEIR WATCH!!! GOD IS
WATCHING!!!
Dorothy Anthony, Fort Worth, TX
This is outrageous and austerity plans that deliberately ignore the need for funding to protect the safety and health of
citizens are absolutely unacceptable.
Mrs. Judith Guilbeaux, Frisco, TX
This should have never happened!
Terry Dycus, San Marcos, CA
How immoral!!!!!
Graciela & Victor Maestas, Reno, NV
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Oakland, CA 94612
As a long time public official, It is beyond comprehension that this situation was allowed to go on and worse, people were
lied to. Lead poisoning in not reversible! i'm with Michael Moore. Arrests should be made!
sheila Jordan jordan, Berkeley, CA
Why would you ever take needed funding away from Center for Disease Control's Healthy Homes and lead poisoning
prevention program - just plain stupid!
Gerri Wilkinson, FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA
RESTORE FUNDING NOW!!!!
Dorothy Anthony, Fort Worth, TX
Hey! What's the deal, polititians? Oh, it's just Black folks.. it's just poor folks... it's NOT anyone who can line my pockets...
who gives a turd.
That is what amounts to politics, local and federal these days and you all do nothing to give anyone any reason to think any
different.
How 'bout you stop lining your pockets and start actually doing an honest days work? People are fed up with you feeding
Big Business at the expense of human misery and human lives.
I don't know exactly what you all believe in but it sure ain't compassion or doing the right thing.
How 'bout doing the right thing, right now? Restore funding to CDC and other programs that help people in crisis, a crisis
YOU help put them in by the way.
You'll feel really, really good. I promise.
Thank you.
Jill Cunningham, seattle, WA
This is criminal. There needs to be reparations and indictments.
Annelise Orleck, Thetford Center, VT
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Ella P. Lacey, Carbondale, IL
RESTORE FUNDING NOW!!!!
Dorothy Anthony, Fort Worth, TX
How can this still be happening. I am now a retired Mortgage Banker, in the industry with this problem known so well since I
arrived in it, in the early 70's? Why?????
Karen Massey, Fort Worth, TX
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Disgraceful. Shame on the people who let this happen. Anyone who allows children to be harmed is beneath contempt.
Gail Herr, Palm City, FL
congress does not give a shit whether anyone dies.
Robert Schultz, null, CA
Stop killing people.
Jamee Schleifer, Brooklyn, NY
This issue needs further investigation. When it comes to fixing & repairing failing infrastructures in black neighborhoods,
they are all too often ignored or constantly "put off". This is criminal! P.S. I'm white!
Virginia H. Bennett, Honolulu, HI
Municipalities going AWOL on lead abatement reminds me of when I got appendicitis and was mis-diagnosed three times:
Science knew exactly what to do, but they got it wrong anyway!
Time for cities, counties, states, and the federal government to institute PERMANENT (i.e., never-ending) programs for lead
abatement.
Susan Hale Whitmore, Niagara Falls, NY
Lead poisoning should not be happening in this day in age in any city in the USA. The taxes we have paid and the wars we
have had money taken from us should be replaced by the government and the military for all its expenses. The life of our
citizens should be at the top of the list of priorities not at the bottom.. politicians and the leadership should be arrested for
thief and put in jail when issues such as this surface. Everyone should drink polluted waters or no one should have polluted
water. It is a crime and needs to be punished.
Mary A Coleman, Philadelphia, PA
There's such awesome serious problem when water is poisoned and no one can use the water for anything.Not to cook
with,not to wash with,for sure no drinking of the water
Lynn Bowman, Maryville, TN
Just how many retarded kids do you suppose will vote republican when they learn how they got that way?
Andrew Lenz, Leverett, MA
Shirlene I.
Shirlene Ileleji, ANAHEIM, CA
Now is the time!
Carl Beckett, MECHANIC FALLS, ME
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Do the right thing! Provide clean, safe water for the children of Flint MI and wherever it is needed. These children and
families deserve nothing less!
Wilhelmena Sapp, Fayetteville, NC
As a pediatrician concerned with the health of children, and personally familiar with the irrevocable effects of lead
poisoning, I strongly advocate that funding for the Lead Poisoning Program be returned. All children should have an equal
start in life and it is our duty to protect the most vulnerable.
Dr. Noga Ravid
Miss Noga Ravid, San Francisco, CA
Washington sucks
Pamela Hatfield, Vero Beach, FL
Please stop the future poisoning of our citizens by restoring funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning
Prevention program
Linda Read, Decatur, MI
These are our children!
kate Dowling, New Milford, CT
Thi is outrageous that our country is so messed up that we don;t take care of our own. Once proud to be an american, it is sad
to say I have nothing but shame. This is outrageous!! Government of the people is TO ASSIST THE PEOPLE. I am so weary
with this oligarchy.
cathy balan, CAMPTONVILLE, CA
The health of children is extremely important for the health of adults they become and for the health of the community in
which they participate.
Nora Plesofsky, Minneapolis, MN
one American standing up for another
Tina Bentley, Oklahoma City, OK
Take care of the life's that are now living... #prolifeforeveryone
Carlos Shelton, Billings, MT
Genocide. It's kinda un-Christian.
Ms. Dianne Carroll, Pittsburgh, PA
Please
Josh Mong, PORTLAND, OR
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Every citizen deserves clean, non-toxic water delivered to their place of residency.
Wm Hollingshead, Tucson, AZ
It is insane that after all these decades of the known impacts of lead exposure, we still have to argue for programs to
remediate lead in housing. Restore this funding immediately
Steven Nadel, Berkeley, CA
We deserve clean, safe water.
Barri Rosenblum, Los Angeles, CA
Please do what is ethically right...!!
Brent L Spencer, Long Beach, CA
you wouldn't be dragging your heels if this was in a rich white area
Anne Singleton, Clemson, SC
SHAME on government for failure to do what is right for the people it is supposed to support and protect
Cheryl Bancroft, Scituate, MA
The Governor of Michigan should be sent to prison.
Matthew Foy, Tempe, AZ
This is an important place to start in the work to stop violence by teens in conflict resolution.
Randall Koch, NESKOWIN, OR
Knowledge that led poisoning has dire effects on children has been known for generations. It must stop now, and all effected
children must be treated.
Lynn V. Edgar, Decatur, GA
Knowledge that led poisoning has dire effects on children has been known for generations. It must stop now, and all effected
children must be treated.
Lynn V. Edgar, Decatur, GA
Every life matter. NO RACE/NATIONALITY IS BETTER THAN THE OTHER... When will those responsible WAKE UP!!!!
The WRATH OF GOD is coming..
Vache Beckham, Lexington, KY
Every life matter. NO RACE/NATIONALITY IS BETTER THAN THE OTHER... When will those responsible WAKE UP!!!!
The WRATH OF GOD is coming..
Vache Beckham, Lexington, KY
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It's more than obvious that the federal government needs far more involvement and even intervention in the states' rights
agenda. Not just poisoning citizens but the overwhelming diverting of education funds to corporations and deliberate lack
of Internet access. States using their "rights" to keep the population in check, sick, uneducated, in low wage jobs are only
working for the corporations they give their fed funds to while gaining a few backpocket rewards. Thorough examination of
all states' rights are needed, while publicly revealing those cities and states who are among the worst offenders like Flint,
Michigan.
J Parker, Saint Paul, MN
We all know this never would have happened to a white community! Where is FEMA? Were's the Red Cross? People can't
wait for something as basic as water! This is a crisis, an emergency, caused by the State of Michigan and the governor is
doing nothing to save people from exposure to toxic water. How hard would it be it for the state to get truckloads of clean,
drinkable water and distribute it throughout Flint? You know they would get it to an affluent community, but then they
never would have switched to acidic untreated river water in an affluent community. If the State of Michigan can take over
economically depressed cities and do away with Democracy, then the Federal government should be able to step in when
State government poisons local citizens and refuses to treat lead-laden local water. Time for the Feds to take over Michigan,
imo! People's lives are at stake!
Georgia Kahn, Novato, CA
These are future citizens, if they are ill they will cost the the government much more than a water supply...
Marian Kurz, evanston, IL
Continuing with a quote, "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face,
and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." 2
Chronicles 7:14
Rebecca R R Mitchell, Vandalia, MI
I am appalled and shocked by our Republican governor's failure to handle this effectively. It would have been SO CHEAP to
PREVENT this tragedy.
Leslie Sanders, Bay City, MI
This lead poisoning is unacceptable. I thought this problem was fixed years ago with awareness and laws about houses with
lead paint. One more example of white and class privilege. Give the CDC the money it needs to do its job to protect ALL
people!
Ms. Elizabeth H Palme, Cincinnati, OH
This governor should be jailed and provided only the same water that he allowed in Flint. This man, if you can call him that,
is (in my opinion) a criminal and should be imprisoned for 100 years for crimes against humanity.
LN Wilkerson, MOUNT SHASTA, CA
CLEAN UP FLINT RIVER.
ben L Dugger, Fairfield, PA
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Nancy, Holiday, FL
Oakland, CA 94612
People before profits. Find a way to fund the needed services without causing more suffering and death in the process.
Charlene Davies, Spokane, WA
It's more than restoring defunct programs, the federal government was complicit in allowing the proliferation of
environmental contamination in communities of color in the name of financial greed masquerading as policy.
Sal Amador, Tucson, AZ
While you are at it, get the fluoride out of the water too!
Doris Kelsey, Fort Scott, KS
If your child lived in Flint wouldn't you want the best possible drinking water for him/her?
Jackie Oswald, Richardson,, TX
People before profits. Find a way to fund the needed services without causing more suffering and death in the process.
Jack Lloyd, SPOKANE, WA
Restore the funding!
WILLIAM B GILLOOLY JR, Plainsboro, NJ
Another example of the statement BLACK LIVES MATTER
Thomas Pine, Jensen Beach, FL
This is a travesty of justice that cannot be ignored. Gov. Snyder is guilty of gross and I believe criminal negligence. He must
be held accountable. In the meantime, FEMA needs to be called in ASAP. We cannot abandon the people of Flint and the
children whose lives have been damaged by political greed and racism.
Rev Holly Beaumont, Santa Fe, NM
This is an outrage this USA suppose to be the richest country so where is the help for ALL AMERICANS GOD IS NOT
PLEASE!!!
JuliaVanessa Mitchell Noah, White Plains, NY
Kevin Hightower
Kevin Hightower, Dallas, TX
Pamela Reddick
Ms. Pamela Reddick, Jacksonville, FL
All lives matter in this country. Please restore funding for the Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Program in FY '17 budget.
Doing anything less is criminal and perpetuates inequality in our country.
Lisa Linnehan, Somerville, MA
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As a nurse with 35 years of health care experience, I can tell you this was no "accident.' Make no mistake, this was a
deliberate poisoning of African-Americans--a genocide--plain and simple. We owe these innocent people the best that
medicine can offer--not the negligent response which is currently being offered. FIX IT--NOW!
Lynne Treat, CHEHALIS, WA
PLEASE TAKE ACTION ON THIS ISSUE...RESTORE FUNDING TO CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL
Harriet Alto, Dunsmuir, CA
What good is anything without clean air and water and food!
Barbara Barnett, Salt Lake City, UT
Save the children! !!
Geri brown, Georgetown, SC
This is a disgrace to all of the people effective.
Vickie Ferrell, Chicago, IL
Im willing to do whatever it takes to make the world a better place.
Mykiala Williams, Hopewell, VA
This is shocking. Even in today's climate. Know that justice will be served.
kimberly Johnson, Tucson, AZ
This is a disgrace, but worse, - it has serious and sometimes fatal consequences. Our children! CEO's are raking in 25 and 30
million dollar annual salaries, but we let our kids get sick and even die. Aren't we just wonderful?
Dr. Jerome E. Lord, Boynton Beach, FL
Protect the children. This country was founded on the principal of serving the greater good, not take the money and run.
K Kay Bircher, Benson, AZ
Poison, Poison everywhere and not a drop to drink or bit of air to breath.
Frank L. Hill, North Hollywood, CA
To have this happen in 21st century USA is embarrassing and wrong. Maybe we're best known as the third world united
states. Thanks to our dumbass Republicans.
Todd Freeland Templeton, Sunland, CA
Tired of black people having to pay the price...
Teresa Turner, Oakland, CA
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I work with homeless youth in Chicago, Illinois; a number of whom suffer to varying degrees from having been exposed to
lead when they were small children. This exposure has led to learning disabilities and behavioral problems (such as ADHD
and impulse control) that will challenge them for the rest of their lives. Lead poisoning is a totally preventable epidemic!
Please do your part to stop it.
A Anne Holcomb, Chicago, IL
This malfeasance carries the stench of disease-infested blankets for the Indians in a previous century. Governments involved
carry the burden of proof that this wasn't a deliberate attempt to injure or exterminate a population that has been
marginalized in every way, and the fed needs to make every effort in its power to clean up the mess and heal the afflicted.
Jane Chamberlain, Austin, TX
Honestly, we should be spending much more on this. The hazards of lead have long been proven, and there's simply no
excuse to cut funding for the CDC's program.
Andrea Currie, Troy, NY
Environmental racism is a huge unacknowledged problem within the US. White neighborhoods don't look like this. White
people aren't expected to take being poisoned en mass laying down. Exploiting people of color is what America was built on
and we find more and more insidious ways to kill and exploit them everyday. These people will watch their children
struggle and die with no assistance.
becky wilson, Orlando, FL
Linda Skaggs
Linda Kimbrough, Kansas City, MO
Promoting public health is an important function of good government.
Maureen Knutsen, Naknek, AK
Children must be protected in every way possible. There is no justification for poisoning our inner city children.
Linda M Stanton, Holiday, FL
Sandra Ross
Sandra Ross, Victorville, CA
Everyone is entitled to clean drinking water
Lynda Borino, East Haven, CT
This is a disgrace!...Snyder didn't and still doesn't care. Somebody needs to nail him and step in to make this right with the
folks of Flint.
Mary Chubb, East Lansing, MI
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The Flint water crisis is a crime and a disgrace. Everything possible must be done to correct this situation and provide the
affected children with the help they need.
Muriel Moore, Seattle, WA
The governor should be arrested for knowing poisioning the people of Michigan.
Lynette Beaumont, Orlando, FL
the governor of michigan SUCKS. and so does the michigan republican legislature. they don't give a shit about the people of
michigan.
Richard Smith, melvindale, MI
It's a shame! Everybody is aware that lead affects children's brain development. This is a crime.
Ethel Kosminsky, New York, NY
Gov. Schneider needs to resign. His policies put money before people.
Terry Barber, Eugene, OR
I have worked as a nurse all my career. How can this be happening in the United States of America??
Amy Crofts, viroqua, WI
Do the right thing
Mary Anne OToole, Arlington Heights, IL
Flint is disgrace to America. The fault lies in the lap of Governor Snyder. The state government has known about the
problem since the water system was switched. It lied and covered up the problem. Tax cuts to the wealthy left poor
communities vulnerable to Snyder's emergency managers. We need to see that this does not happen ever again.
Shirley Powell, Johnson Creek, WI
Irresponsible republican budget slashing & tax cuts for the rich caused this
William McGill, Martinsburg, WV
Irresponsible republican budget slashing & tax cuts for the rich caused this
William McGill, Martinsburg, WV
People should be held accountable for this disaster in Flint and fired or possibly jailed. What a disgrace.
Ray Bartlett, Fountain Valley, CA
children should not have to suffer at the cost of greed and pure carelessness!!!!
Olive Mitchel, ,
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Providing safe, healthy water for all our people is the responsibility of a developed nation.
Jennifer Ferrara, South Burlington, VT
This is an insidious way to keep people of color down. I am stunned that it took Rachel Maddow to blow the whistle and get
this in front of everyone.
Elizabeth Ward, Woodridge, IL
Reduce the Oil depletion allowance 2-3% and you can pay for this program to prevent lead induced brain damage and all
the social costs and ills that will keep on costing for a lifetime to come, not to mention the loss of a full life to those
innocent children!! Where are all the born-again Christians on issues like these? Balancing the budget and keeping
corporate taxes low. Freedom for the wealthy is what God taught us to stand for most, n'est pas?
Michael Klein, Akron, OH
First you poison our water in Flint and now this? It's even below evil....
stack kenny, Asheville, NC
This is simply unacceptable, heartless, behavior by our governing bodies. Restore funding now.
Pam Perry, Portland, OR
Please - we need the CDC to be monitoring and supporting our citizens. It has been proven time and again that the
vulnerable in our society are abused by corporations and even our government. The CDC helps keep us honest. That is
worth the price tag associated with restoring the organizations
Valerie Brinkman, Austin, TX
STRUCTURAL VIOLENCE includes ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICES: equally alongside the tragedies of INCOME
INEQUALITY. Our peoples are suffering like knever BEFORE, pretty much the only thing poor, low income Black African
American adn VETERANS of all backgrounds can do is call the PRAYER LINES, because everyone else have professional
LOBBYIST and the ACCESSES, not available to AMERICAN CITIZENS who poor, Black and surrounding by companies
and factories that hardly even HIRE our populations, anymore. WE need GREEN Energy JOBS with live-able wages ad
meaningful salaries. Thanks,
Marvin S. Robinson, II
QUINDARO RUINS / Underground Railroad- Exercise 2016
Marvin S. Robinson II, Kansas city, KS
Take action to protect our public health.
Matthew Trotsky, Knoxville, TN
The Flint situation is bad enough, but it's going to happen more and more with our aging water structure.
Carol L. Gloor, Savanna, IL
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Come to my home this summer and have a glass of water. Don't worry, you said it's fine and by the way bring your children
too.
Michael McLean, Lithia Springs, GA
Is this governmental negligence or a pogrom on the poor? Either way - it is endangering lives. Will they then be criticized
for medical costs?
Cecilia Lieder, Duluth, MN
I actually teach children about lead poisoning in the area of north Phila. where it's greatest. Allowing people to be poisoned
by lead in their water, paint, dirt, & dust is not saving anyone any money. Poor health, reduced intelligence, and rage end up
costing the whole U.S.A in a great many ways! WHO in their right mind would put the population at risk with poisoned
water?
Sally Hammerman, West Chester, PA
This is a disgrace and those responsible should be prosecuted
Patricia Kraus, Plymouth Meeting, PA
Stop being stupid Republican anti-christs please. Start doing the work that Jesus would have you do, work that you are
certainly doing the exact opposite of. Just because you are against abortion and gay marriage does NOT make you the least
bit Christian! Start feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, etc. You are the worst advertisement for the Good News!
Ann Catherine Keirns, Castro Valley, CA
Amen & Thank you.-- US military public health war veteran, disabled
Tom J J Kuzma, Sheridan, WY
This is criminal. What has been allowed to happen to the children of Flint is beyond immoral.
Charlotte Sherman, La Habra, CA
As a health care worker I believe this is an impotant and urgent issue
Jennifer Brown, Arcata, CA
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Ms. Framces [pearcy, Detroit, MI
We need to create a healthy place to live for all Americans. What wrong is done should be rectified and people made as
whole as possible
Rebecca Greeley, Acton, MA
and throw these government officials in prison where they belong!
Matthew A. Shubitz, Livingston, NJ
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a form of genocide is happening. they knew this long before it happened and ignored it.
Ms. Framces [pearcy, Detroit, MI
This is a problem that gravely affects children. They have no control over the situation and need protection. What have we
become if we don't take care of the children?
Susan Blain, Gardner, MA
The governor and the mayor that is responsible for this should pay with jail time. The water company that makes the people
pay for the water should go to jail after paying the people back in full right away. The federal government should come in
right away and help. This is a crime and everybody should pay right away.
Nicole Hill, Chicago, IL
Water is our life's blood.
Suzanne Williams, Springfield, MA
This is sad please help these people
Linda Williams, Dallas, TX
Outrageous! This is the United States of America? Where are our representatives? What is their function if not to protect the
People?
Time for a revolution!
Sally Nelson, Temecula, CA
Led stunts lives, weakening the whole, weakening our nation. If education is the answer to a productive work force, start
with cleaning up the lead that reduces IQs. Don't piss lead on Americans!
John Young, San Benito, TX
Would you let your children drink this water?
Kat Elliott, Norwich, CT
You'd rather treat sick kids for the rest of their lives than put money up front to get the water fit to drink, wouldn't you?
Stupid!
John McPeek, Fairfax, VA
Do the Right Thing!
Steve Ritchie, Northboro, MA
Why was this ever allowed to fall by the wayside??
Stephanie Gibert, MONTROSE, CO
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We need to do more than the work that we have done with this particular issue.
Gregory Davenport, Chicago, IL
LOVE everyone...
David Mundth, Madison, WI
Diana Link
Diana V. Link, Haddam, CT
I'm very concerned about the conditions regarding contaminated water, in low income areas. I'm seeking Federal
intervention to resolve this serious problem.
Darren C. Gibbs, Far Rockaway, NY
Somehow we have to drag ourselves out of the 19th Century.
Robert Fritsch, Dexter, ME
lead poisoning should not be killing our children, please make sure this does not happen.
antonina licastri, NYC, NY
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Howard Gaffney, Brooklyn, NY
This is so SHAMEFUL
Betsi I Bilyck, San Francisco, CA
I am an elected City Council Member in Cadillac, Michigan. The negligence of Governor Snyder and his "Bottom Line"
appointees are criminal. They need to be prosecuted to the full extent of the law!
Antoinette Schippers, Cadillac, MI
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Howard Gaffney, Brooklyn, NY
Bad water is responsible for the deaths of more children than any other disease. It is imperative that Flint receive filters and
other means to clean up its water.
David L Rosmer, Norfolk, VA
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Francisco Dacosta, Willingboro, NJ
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The defunding of this program is a national DISGRACE! Restore the funding that is so vitally important for so many people.
Frank Meeker, Cherokee Village, AR
No excuses!
Dr. Janet K. Ainsworth, Moreland, GA
This is disgusting and unacceptable!....
Jimmie Wooten, Kingston, MA
this should not be
Diane Nye, Crystal River, FL
this is shameful!
Ms. Vicki Stuart, Burnet, TX
Bring manufacturing to Michigan instead of China. Good jobs good health good life.
Oren Sachs, null, NY
This is unconscionable! Is nothing still being done? Has FEMA not yet gotten involved!
Diane Watters, Simi Valley, CA
If Congress doesn't restore this funding, we will be paying for it anyway in the future dealing with the results of lead
poisoning in the population - behavior issues (including crime), learning disabilities (resulting in lowered lifetime income
for those affected). There is no question about the dangers of lead being absorbed by humans - that's why they don't allow it
in gasoline anymore!
Sherrie Raymond, knoxville, TN
Help the People!!!
Anthony Golden, Los Angeles, CA
This situation is disgusting. Those who implemented this plan should be prosecuted.
Madeline Edwards, Wellington, MO
It is completely unacceptable that we allow the exposure to lead poisoning as well multiple toxic substances to so many of
our citizens. There needs to be accountability.
Frank Meyer, Appleton, WI
ColorOfChange.org
I heard testimony from a mother whose children were all college-bound A students, until Flint's water supply was changed to
the corrosive Flint River. Now her children, if they can ever leave home, will be bound for adult homes for the
developmentally disabled--their ability to learn and remember and reason was so decimated by lead poisoning that their
future has been utterly destroyed. There is no cure for the damage incurred by lead poisoning, and the children mentioned
above are just three of the children of Flint whose future has been stolen from them. There is no way to "make this right" as
the governor promised. Lead poisoning is permanent.
Judith Blair, Ithaca, NY
First Amendment Rights before Second Amendment Rights !!
John Kolstoe, Orleans, MI
Eseohe Arhebamen-Yamasaki
Eseohe Arhebamen-Yamasaki, Brooklyn, NY
In 1978, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission enacted federal legislation that banned toxic lead-based paint in
consumer products. However, lead-based paint can still be found in more than 24 million houses and apartments built before
1978, according to USA Today. It is sellers & landlords responsibility to protect renters & future owners from lead paint.
Claire Sonnabaum, San Diego, CA
We need a sense of urgency to match the State Of Emergency in Flint Michigan.
Jonathan mettle-nunoo, Westland, MI
If Flint wasn't stupidity, it was intentional.
Robert McCombs, Arcata, CA
This should NOT be happening in our country in 2016!
Bethanne Schrecengost, DeLand, FL
I don't think officials were "asleep". I think they were well aware and deliberately uncaring.
Sharon Rickert, Stillwater, MN
My brother had lead poisoning as a child, and he spent about three months in the hospital. He had problems in school and
later dropped out. Lead poisioning is serious, think about it, that's why it's called poisioning because it is poisioning your
body.
Deborah Kelley, CLEVELAND Hts, OH
Water is life. Priority one. Nutritional deficiencies results with aggressive behavior or mental illness is Priority two. Our
country must be healthy to function well. This is an issue in many areas and many states.
Regena Hudson, Daly City, CA
ColorOfChange.org
This is unacceptable!
Ramana and Neil Karkus, PLANO, TX
Gov. Snyder is responsible for this failure and should be charged as a criminal!!!
Karosina Officer, Troy, MI
This is insane and disgusting. Gov. Snyder deserves jail for his acts.
David M. Dunn, Lansing, MI
Now is your chance to right the wrong that was perpetrated when the budget for Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning
Prevention was reduced by more than half.
Jan Berlin, Bullville, NY
Martha Cooley
Martha Cooley, Southaven, MS
In this day and age, our government not helping these children is unforgivable.
Charla Mair, Mitchell, OR
where the fuck is FEMA you idiots. doing a good job browny
Robert Tannenbaum, hallandale beach, FL
This is quite disturbing. We expect the CDC to take care of health issues for all citizens, but it is particularly disturbing
when budget cuts fall on those least able to protect themselves. SHAME!
sally newell, Underwood, WA
Please hurry and HELP!!!
William S. Hoff jr, champaign, IL
It is absolutely a state of emergency! Clean water is a essential necessity from drinking, cooking, bathing and even brushing
your teeth! In Flint we are serious and making our voices heard!
Rosie Lee Rheaves, Flint, MI
No citizen should be poisoned for drinking water, or bathing in water.
d'Anne MacNeil, Mesa, AZ
These are issues of the poor, whoa re stuck in sub=standard housing. Do the right thing (for once) and restore this funding
now! I'm tired of the support for corporate welfare, while at the same time treating the poor with absolute disdain.
Kelli Gilbert, Conifer, CO
ColorOfChange.org
This is a crime against low income people and our whole country will pay the price. Help now and prevent the devastation
that lead poisoning wreaks for years.
Donna Libbey, Metamora, IL
Obviously poisoning Flint's residents, especially the children of Flint, Michigan is a disgrace and an evil gesture at
enforcing genocidal plans to eliminate people of color.
Bronson Rockwell, Baton Rouge, LA
Unacceptable.
Natalie Carlson, Watsonville, CA
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please also support the UN 5 World Conference on Women in India in 2020. Thank you
Ellen Osborne, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
My son was lead poisoned as an infant. We learned of his 37 lead level when he was four...too late. He was already in special
ed. pre-school. It costs the government over $100,000/year to care for him. Joel just turned 42.
Patricia M. Williams, Lewes, DE
Cannot believe these people STILL have bad water. Fix this! NOW!
E D Barber, Downers Grove, IL
TeapubliKKKlan elected officials are the reason we are failing to ensure basic INALIENABLE rights to our citizens. Freddy
Grey's case is a horrible example of a citizen who was fail TWICE by a system that is badly "out of balance"! Elected and
appointed officials and regulators should be doing their jobs HONESTLY and not as lackeys for the oligarchs and
corporations. Quit feathering your nests and "governing" at the expense of the citizenry!
Leo Wadley, Fort Worth, TX
Shameful that this was not discovered much earlier!
Sari Lindauer, Hollis Center, ME
This is a disgrace. It is morally despicable. Kindly reinstate this program and prove you are still human..Thank you
Linda Pappert, Wilmington, DE
MAY GOD ALMIGHTY BE WITH THEM!
Cheryl Kinney, Wickliffe, OH
An apology for Flint's water situation is shameful, maddening and far short of what MI needs/needed to do. So many children
have been harmed for life - unforgivable!!!
Ann Thomas, Grand Rapids, MI
ColorOfChange.org
Our children deserve the protection of our government from these preventable health crisis.
Nikki Knox, indianapolis, IN
This whole situation is such a disgrace! We desperately need these CDC programs operating at full budget to stop more
disasters.
Julie R. Glover, Clinton, WA
I support the words stated here by Color of Change. AmeriKKKa needs to stop the State-Sponsored domestic terrorism aimed
at People of Color and the Poor.
Justin, San Bernardino, CA
Nothing is higher priority than the health and safety of our children. They are our future. That means all of our children,
notjust those in affluent communities.
Theo B. Giesy, Norfolk, VA
PLEASE TAKE THE RIGHT, FAIR, JUST, HUMANE AND HEALTHY ACTION AND RESTORE FUNDING FOR THE CDC
HEALTHY HOMES AND LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM IN FISCAL YEAR 2017.
Mr. Mary Frank Ann and Graffagnino, Tucson, AZ
All babies are important. ALL BABIES ARE IMPORTANT.
Sue Donnay, Kissimmee, FL
Cheryl Bowen
Cheryl Bowen, Port Orchard, WA
Charles Ambrose
Charles AMBROSE, Grand Rapids, MI
What was done to the people of Flint, Michigan was an abomination.
Susan J. Waldman, Randolph, NJ
Snyder is a liar and his group in our Capital. Voting is very important.
Anita Bishop, Ann Arbor, MI
Something smells rotten in congress these days.Fill some 5 gallon jugs and ask congress to drink up
Scott Schuette, HERNANDO, FL
ColorOfChange.org
Even minimal levels of lead in the blood, far lower than CDC cutoffs, have been shown to lower IQ significantly.
Attention deficit and behavioral problems including criminal activity are other associated problems.
This is a more serious threat than foreign terrorists, yet officials do nothing - criminal negligence in my mind.
James Melloh MD MD, S Portland, ME
Right-wing Republican genocide!
Mr. philip L Mendes, West Chester, OH
Flint is a health crisis!
Ann Bower-Jackson, Grand Rapids, MI
Governor Snyder and that Emergency Manager need to be arrested for what they have done to Flint children and families out
of greed
Lois Brooks, Ferndale, MI
It should NOT TAKE A YEAR OR MORE TO FIX THIS MESS!
C Dorsey, NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ
This needs complete attention to turn around the damage that has been done.Thank you.
anne west, Forest Grove, OR
The lives of these little ones are precious. They are our future and we are charged with the responsibility of protecting them
not killing them.
Chukwuemeka Nwachuku, Streamwood, IL
How can we be called the greatest nation on earth and we can't even protect our own people against lead poisoning or any
other controllable disease. Who is paying attention and I use the word paying with question.
Walter Bell, Fountain Valley, CA
Black people and other low income families deserve to be able to live, full, healthy, happy, productive lives. Lead
poisoning is a form of racism and oppression. Our children definitely deserve better lives than this.
Evelyn Cogdell, Chicago, IL
If we don't end lead poisoning, we face violence from its victims since it affects self-control.
Edythe Cox, Hingham, MA
REALLY in America
Walter, Aurora, CO
ColorOfChange.org
Oakland, CA 94612
Protect ALL Americans, even those in low income communities from lead poisoning! Do not discriminate!!!!
Pamela Sheridan, Woodstown, NJ
Emma Armbruster
Emma Armbruster, Saint Louis, MO
Lead poisoning should be a thing of the past. Restore funding for this critical health issue.
Maurine Canarsky, Portland, OR
There is no excuse for Americans not to have clean and safe water, no matter what level of income. This is not a third world
country without resources. Please get this done.
Martin Snow, Denver, CO
It is sickening, disheartening, & appalling that man has put his OWN self-centered greed before the many. Is this what God &
the Bible teach ? NO. A nation with "In God We Trust" on it's currency, should seriously reconsider itself, take a long hard
look at the "man in the mirror", & come to a better understanding of just what exactly it is that man is all about.
Paul S, Corpus Christi, TX
Something has to give
Demontron Washington, Houston, TX
this is a national disgrace. we must act w/ urgency.
michael rodrigues, Dade City, FL
This is unacceptable ! Who defunded this? I will look it up.....I'm sure its more likely the Republicans
Tina Ruiz, Baldwin Park, CA
You don't want to know my personal comments because you won't like it. I say every lawmaker who voted against this
should drink one glass of this poisioned water!!!
Tina Ruiz, Baldwin Park, CA
Hang the Mich Govenor
Helen Lauderdale, Romeoville, IL
And if Republicans were actually behind this, they should be sued for all of their money & jailed.
Elizabeth M. LaBue, Staten Island, NY
This is a truly shameful situation. It sounds criminal to me. There should be an investigation along with the remedy!
Peggy schlicher, Marietta, OH
ColorOfChange.org
In ancient times the Romans lined their water aqueducts lead. They also wine drank from lead goblets. One effect of lead is
to destroy that part of the brain that controls inhibitions. this could explain their over the top games and the decline of their
country. There is NO safe exposure to ingesting lead. Reduce lead and you reduce crime.
Rex Womack, Citrus Heights, CA
This is a shameful situation. It actually sounds criminal to me. I think there should be an investigation while this is being
addressed. These people should also have free health care and screening for years to address any long term health issues.
Peggy schlicher, Marietta, OH
Criminal prosecution is in order for all in the responsibility chain up to and including Snyder. Michigan taxpayers must pay
full reparation to injured and learning disabled Flint children for life.
Lynn Lewis, Pleasanton, CA
The lead poisoning travesty in Flint, MI could haveshould have been prevented. In conjunction with restoring common
sense funding, the 'masterminds' behind such a heinous debacle should be held criminally, financially and ethically liable.
In view that the poisoning will negatively impact every aspect of a life throughout its entirety, the parties responsiblefor
creating the circumstances, ensuring the waters safety and perpetuating the lieshould be legally and financially obligated
to all residents adversely affected by the contamination throughout the entirety of residents lifetimes.
Natasha Hopkins, Florissant, MO
Take care of this terrible problem
Carol Teodori, Canonsburg, PA
Take care of Americans first-not foreign governments!
Thomas A. Guaraldi, Houston, TX
If you and your office do not take immediate action to change the status of drinking water in Flint, Michigan, I will
personally write about your disregard for people of color. My articles get noticed. You and your behavior will be prosecurted
for heinous disregard.
Janice Mancinelli Sapp, Little River, SC
No more war, let's rebuild our country. We can no longer afford the rich . . . where are the pitchforks??
Ronald vander Bosch MPH, Greenfield, MA
Our tax dollars are for protecting people. Government, do your job!
Victoria Larimore, West Hollywood, CA
Flint as in Katrina? Why are so many Black Americans suffering this outrage?
Martin Iseri, Fair Oaks, CA
ColorOfChange.org
Were corporations and those making over $250,000/year be taxed appropriately, there'd be plenty of money to take care of
those you are SUPPOSED to be serving. This Republican Congress disgusts me.
Laurey Jaros, TUCSON, AZ
I stand with the people of Flint.
Krystle, Bronx, NY
Something MUST be done to help the poor and underprivileged in our great country.
Edward Burton Sr., Saint Louis, MO
Lead Poisoning of our children is a severe health problem which is untenable. What has our concern for the common good
been replaced with? This is a form of environmental terrorism. Prayers are in order.
Alice Wittenbach, Grand Rapids, MI
Listen to communities when they say their water is bad and involve them in the solution
Antonia Matthew, Bloomington, IN
Lead Poisoning of our children is a severe health problem which is untenable. What has our concern for the common good
been replaced with? This is a form of environmental terrorism. Prayers are in order.
Alice Wittenbach, Grand Rapids, MI
For heaven's sake folks, I thought this was suppose to be a Christian country, not a Military one led by polluting
corporations!
If you need to cut anything then CUT THE MILITARY BUDGET BY 1% AND FUND THE CDC!
Casey Fernandez, San Francisco, CA
We want real action, not lame excuses!!
Clean up the mess or else you're fired!!
Billy "The WiZaRd" Angus, Hamilton, MT
Too long has this unequal treatment of Black and low-income communities continued. Please
work to protect all of America's citizens from such demeaning, harmful treatment.
Winifred McDowell, Springfield, VT
I am a 67yr old female senior citizen appalled that the funding for this program has been reduced by more than half. America
is divided by the "have" and "have nots". Allowing children to suffer and perhaps die of lead poisoning criminal. I think I
can say safely that if those children were the kids of the "Haves" funding would be available to rectify the problem.
RESTORE the full funding.
CJ Castagnola, San Leandro, CA
ColorOfChange.org
While you're at it, take the aluminum and other heavy metals out of the vaccines, too.
Linda Chamberlin, Los Alamos, NM
It is not Americas potential but Americas responsibility to provide it's citizens with safety.
Tony Santiago, BRONX, NY
For shame!
Margaret Rice Moir, brewster, MA
What would you do if this was happening to your families!
Patricia Connelly, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Help, help, who's caring for the blacks and low income?
Patricia E. Meade, Neptune, NJ
Lead is especially damaging to young children and people.
Jean Douthwright, New Smyrna Beach, FL
Instead of bombing infra-structures of other beleaguered countries, let's use that money to rebuild our own. Linda Furr
Linda furr, Chico, CA
Gov. Rick Snyder and his administration are responsible for poisoning Flint for a year and doing nothing about it! They
should be prosecuted under federal statutes!
Steven J Ercole, Staten Island, NY
I can imagine few things worse than losing a safe water supply. The impact this has had on children and their families is
unimaginable. Please help get our priorities clear and provide immediate, adequate funding for the Center for Disease
Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget. And what can you do
meanwhile?
Ruth Jacobs
Ruth Jacobs, Delmar, NY
THIS Happening in 2015-2016 is UTTERLY DISGUSTING
Marcia Curry, Leander, TX
April mose
April mose, Missouri City, TX
The time is now to do what is right.
Ande Kobek, Indianapolis, IN
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ColorOfChange.org
We pay for our water and deserve safe water. No one in the United States should have to be consuming unhealthy water...it is
NEVER acceptable when it is poisoned by industries and their neglect. It is also NOT acceptable for our elected officials to
ignore the rights of our citizens and put them by their neglect into harms way.
Denise Tschann, Ashland, OR
This is shameful. Clean water is a necessity and a right.
Jennifer Gresko Schevers, WAYNE, IL
This hits home for me since I'm from Michigan. Please stop!!
Crystal Westbrooks, Matthews, NC
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Leon L Scott Jr, Bellingham, WA
this story made me cringe you bet your bottom dollar there kids don't live there
Kathleen Cappola, buford, GA
Why don't we take care of our children instead of the billionaires?
Chrys Morris, Imperial, PA
I believe that every one no matter what nationality needs to be in good health.
John D'Amico Sr., Ridgewood, NY
It is the 21 Century this should not be an issue.
Shafia, Akron, OH
Those responsible should go to jail!!
R Milstein, Ann Arbor, MI
Restore funding for the Center for Disease
Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning
Prevention program...every child deserves a chance to live free of lead poisoning!
Mary Nolan, Saint Louis, MO
Take the money out of Gov. Snyder's pension.
Paula Mindes, Cleveland Hts, OH
ColorOfChange.org
In 1980 the federal government funded a program that located and tested inner city children who were at risk of lead
poisoning. My son was one of those children who was tested by worker on a mobile unit that went door to door. He was able
to get help and is nowplanning his wedding. No brain damage. No delayed development. No other ill effects from the lead
poisioning he was treated for at two years old. Please give these children a chance to live healthy lives. The same chance my
son received.
Mae O. Rauls, Fargo, ND
A Republican state govn. shows its true colors!!
Vickie Madway, Malden, MA
The government is supposed to safeguard the well being of its citizens regardless of color or race! This means it should
continue to fund the Center for Disease Controls Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
Dr. Mario Edgardo Magana, Corvallis, OR
I know about this from someone who grew up in Michigan. It is shameful. A lot of people have stayed quiet about a situation
that affects our children.
sharaine ely, washington, DC
This is like the 19th century! Where is the Michigan government and the Federal government?
Lucille Roussin, New York, NY
Bernie Sanders!!!!
Cecily Lopes, Pawtucket, RI
This is a total disgrace that funding is not provided for all of our children. The lead poisoning issue is a big deal.
Theresa Royster, PHILADELPHIA, PA
This is a total disgrace that funding is not provided for all of our children. The lead poisoning issue is a big deal.
Theresa Royster, PHILADELPHIA, PA
All Americans must have healthy environments in which to live and clean water. Anything less is totally unacceptable.
america sherwood, LITTLETON, CO
It's past time to increase the CDC's budget overall, but especially for programs that protect children's health.
Susan Queen, ALBUQUERQUE, NM
I'm a horrified residents of Michigan and recognize this is happening. It's time to act.
Michelle Hagans, Dexter, MI
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Ronald Miller, Santa Rosa, CA
Aid now!
Kenwaun Flinn, Milwaukee, WI
Please restore the funding for lead control
Deborah Porter, San Diego, CA
Dear Criminal Investigation managers:
Because USPS officials return 2117 Atkins Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35810s mail to senders, Property owner Ralph
Timberlake files this mail fraud complaint against USPS. Since USPS officials are fraudulently returning property owner
Ralph Timberlake's mail to its senders, he submits this letter for a copy of the evidence used to warrant returning mail to
senders. Nonetheless, they repudiated Ralph Timberlakes rights and privileges to receive USPS' property and home mail
delivery services; hence, USPS officials denied his rights and his privileges without granting his requested hearings.
Because they illicitly proscribe USPS property and home mail delivery services to Ralph Timberlakes property, he requests
a criminal and a civil investigation into the USPS ban. Why are 2117 Atkins Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35810 and Ralph
Timberlakes Frist-Class Mail subjected to USPS personnel-impeding whims? Hence, USPS officials took the aforesaid
denial of services without due process of law. However, such malfeasance USPS actives are a blatant illustration, an
unashamed example, and a heinous instance of a USPS kakistocracy. Why did kakistocrtaical USPS officials order the
perpetual banning of all First-Class Mail delivery services to 2117 Atkins Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35810? Especially
while denying requests for evidence and an impartial hearing. However, it is a crime of fraud; USPS officials unceasing
abridgment of property owner Ralph Timberlake's right to receive property and home mail delivery services. Why are USPS
officials rebuffing this partys application for a copy of the lawful reasons and the legitimate justification for the denial of
services? Yes, the USPS decisions to return Ralph Timberlake's mail to its senders, are a gross wrong and a travesty of
justice.
Ralph Timberlake, Huntsville, AL
ColorOfChange.org
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Point of fact ...Flint, Michigan has been inflicting lead poisoned water for the last year and half and only now have they tried
to remedy the situation ! But, thousands of children have been affected and this is a no win thing for them and their parents !
Filters will help after they're installed but, the damage has already been done ! What about all the millions of children that
have been affected, like my granddaughter but she was treated early and hasn't suffered from any I'll effects ! No water
buffaloes from FEMA because the governor is and idiot and wouldn't admit that poisoning the town was just a risk of
dealing with a flat broke city , state and he had the responsibility to do something immediately and he didn't !!!! That's
unconscionable and he should be removed from office and the government offices responsible for this should be sued in
Federal Court !
Shelagh Shelagh Mayhew, Washington, MO
Vote, Vote, Vote.
Tim Johnson, Pueblo, CO
Anyone in any way responsible for lead poisoning should be charged with a criminal offense that is
subject to imprisonment.
Kathleen Bobb, Westerlo, NY
Lead again and it turns out, still. It is a disgrace for this to happen in our nation in this century.
Marianne L. Twyman MD, Vashon, WA
I have lead poisoning, and I live in California. It's a terrible thing to have in your body. Please stop the assault.
Lynda Comerate, MAGALIA, CA
The cost of health care is a burdon on all of us, and ignoring environmental dangers, much like the lack of dental programs
by the way, add to a significant overall cost that we all end up sharing and paying for. Low income families deserve equal
protections in all cases of heath concerns and that is an area of great sin for this rich nation. This "Christian" nation is
anything but, let's be real.
Thomas Keenan, Coeur d' Alene, ID
Snyder should be sued out of office!
Ron Elmore, Traverse City, MI
Those who purposely allowed this travesty to come about need to be in prison for life. You have ruined the lives of
thousands! Shame
Darlene & Robert kirby, Magalia, CA
Occupy is everyone of all ethnicities of all ages. One day we will truly be free even us poor economically challenged white
people of color.
Todd Freeland Templeton, Sunland, CA
ColorOfChange.org
It is unacceptable and morally wrong to not take action right now to save our communities!
Heather Montes Ireland, Milwaukee, WI
Get the lead out & provide clean water!
Kirsten Andersen, Yonkers, NY
I had to call the EPA to get methane prob fixed at our school. We need to care more and look out for our infrastructure
Dominic de Bellis, Benicia, CA
This is unconscionable! To have endangered people especially the children is criminal! How dare Snyder and his
administration allow this to happen and not take steps to immediately address this horrible health crisis!
Ann Collins, Saint Louis, MO
STOP KILLING PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!
G Wilder, Memphis, TN
Lead poisoning can also lead to blindness. Although I did not lose my sight from that, I did lose my sight after "acceptable
levels of arsenic in our water had been found. In lowering funding for public health, our government is only setting itself up
for much higher levels of then taking care of thoghs it injured.
Victoria Vaughan, Oakmont, PA
Thank you in advance for considering something besides short-term corporate profits.
Lynn Cascio, Huntington, NY
NO person should have to endure lead poisoning!
Karen Mayer, Eureka, CA
this problem is robbing the youth of there future and causing problems that need to b fixed
janie anderson, san jose, CA
I find it incredible that this was allowed to happen.
Jonathan Cornell, Tucson, AZ
No community should be forced to tolerate lead poisoning via their water supply. This irreversibly damages people,
especially children and causes learning problems as well.
MaryRose Randall, Rock Hill, SC
Isn't it our duty to protect children? There is no safe level of lead.
Bernadine Turner, Newberry, FL
ColorOfChange.org
Go get em
Bill Davis, Woodland, CA
Adequate protection for all is required.
Susann Brown, Rochester, NY
This thing of caring more for businesses than the people who make up this country HAS TO STOP.
Linda Goetz, Arcadia, CA
kill perpetrators
Star Star, Somersworth, NH
Think of all the tax payer funded emergency room treatments that could be prevented.
Martin Brent, Lehigh Acres, FL
This is Genocide in it finest hour. Black lives Matter!
zanberle Sheppard, Philadelphia, PA
Get the lead out!
Kathy Thompson, Manassa, CO
The children of Flint, Michigan can not wait. They are being poisoned daily by the actions of state and local government.
We need the Center for Disease Controls Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program to be properly funded and
to do its job.
Bonnie Britt, Loveland, OH
Please take immediate action ASAP!
Angie P., Snellville, GA
Please, don't leave our most vulnerable at risk!
David Klinke, Airmont, NY
This should have never happened! They knew what they were doing. The water company knew that water was not safe.
Shelley Williams, Endicott, NY
Disgusting the lack of moral strengh government demonstrates.
Arrie Hammel, Niagara Falls, NY
ColorOfChange.org
Alexander James- we need the Government, normal people like & unalike myself to step in the right direction towards this
issue. The fact that we are not concerned for the health of our own is the biggest crime.
ALEX JAMES, Milwaukee, WI
U have my vote
Renetta, Omaha, NE
Forty some years ago we fought for clean water and air--now we have to ask not to be poisoned? Incredible !
Cynthia A. Williams, Proctor, MT
Homes with lead paint are mostly located in the poor neighborhoods, affecting kids with no healthcare to take care of lead
poisoning.
Shoshana Serxner-Merchant, Raleigh, NC
This issue should have been resolved decades ago.
Rita Butler, Louisville, KY
Please take action to protect people's health!
Dinorah Meyer, San Francisco, CA
What happened to these citizens,
Babies, children, pregnant mothers IS CRIMINAL !!!
Margaret A Galletley, Lake City, IA
I have seen the horrible effects of lead poisoning on my patients. It is an outrage that the people of Flint were poisoned,
essentially by their city managers. Please restore funding to help protect families from environmental hazards such as lead.
Naomi Feiman, Boulder, CO
Black Lives Matter!!! The lives of low income people matter!!!!
Esther Schiller, Newbury Park, CA
Our children are suffering atrociously!
Carol Limbach, Saint Francis, WI
In America where all thing should be equal...one would think that everyone had quality drinking water. It would be
horrendous if the water were free; but to add insult to injury these people are paying to be killed. If there is lead free water in
3rd world countries surely Flint can figure this out.
Tiara Jackson, North Augusta, SC
ColorOfChange.org
It's cruel and inexcusable to not have funds to keep people alive but to always have funds for weapons, war, and death.
Restore funds for the Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program.
Jin Emerson-Cobb, Memphis, TN
If Michigan won't clean up their own mess, the federal government must!
Michael Mitchell, New York, NY
Allowing this to happen in any town or city in the US is immoral - it must stop immediately.
Susan Shawl, Oakland, CA
JAIL GOV. SNYDER
Mr. Keith Horne, Lakewood, CA
This is trully disgraceful. Such neglect of a vital life giving force such as water cannot be neglected. Those responsible must
be prosecuted.
Nina Council, Ashland, OR
As a school psychologist I have seen the permanent and debilitating effects of lead poisoning on cognitive development.
This is unconscionable in 2016 and in the U.S.A.
Jeanne Collin-Smith, San Diego, CA
Let's get with it!
Edward Whitehead, Lenoir City, TN
As a teacher, I find this disregard for the potential and heath of our children to be appalling. Restore funding now!!!!!!
Laurie Meisenheimer, San Mateo, CA
All my life, I have heard that African Americans are just lazy and no good. But their schools are the worst, their women have
not been allowed access to birth control, on and on - and now this. If this had been a rich white community, they would
NEVER have been subjected to this. Hold these decision makers accountable for damaging young black brains and lives.
This whole scenaria makes me sick and the governor and his staff need to be incarcerated.
Debbie A. Dumas, Yellville, AR
It is no secret that led can do permanent irreversible damage to the brain. Why are we permitting these crimes to occur to
America's children?
Myra Fox, Ann Arbor, MI
ColorOfChange.org
Lead poisoning is dangerous and serious concern to public health all over the nation. These communities and their
children's development is at risk and it has to be handled. Not everyone is aware that they haventhe problem, others may
know but cannot do anything about it. There needs to be guidelines that make a home sale contingent on testing &
abatement where the problem is prevelent and based on age of the housing stock. No one should buy a home or rent a
property containing lead. PERIOD
Jayne Dickus, Cleveland, OH
Please restore funding for the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program in the
Fiscal Year 2017 budget.
Simone Marie Meeker, Helendale, CA
Please restore fundings for our communities.
Crystal Banks, Naperville, IL
Please restore fundings in our communities...
Crystal Banks, Naperville, IL
I was told my son had high levels of lead in his blood 26 years ago. I don't know if this contributed to later problems, but it
was an issue.
Hasana D Martin, Rochester, NY
we don't live in a 3rd world country. we are supposed to be civilized and providing clean water and food.
gail stamps, Evansville, IN
Criminal charges for criminal activity!
Marita Garrett, Pittsburgh, PA
This is absolutely outrageous and without any possible excuse.
L.M. Holmes, Honolulu, HI
This is shameful and action should be taken immediately.
Gina Troisi, Norwalk, CT
Our children are our responsability. Please protect them.
Isabel Delatorre-Hansen, Brownsville, TX
Our children are our responsability. Please protect them.
Isabel Delatorre-Hansen, Brownsville, TX
ColorOfChange.org
Oakland, CA 94612
Sounds like Volkswagen may be managing decision making and technology in Flint as well as in their cars.
J Lemley, Ithaca, NY
It's appalling, the regard in which Flint citizens and their children are held. For crying out loud: do the right thing. Restore
safe drinking water,
Todd Trimble, Redding, CT
This is what happens when Republicans say there is too much regulation in government.
Jim McClure, San Jose, CA
Indict Rick Snyder now!
WM I. GOLDSTEIN, Beverly Hills, CA
National disgrace
Pierina Provenzano, Wappingers Falls, NY
No American should be treated this way no human being should be treated this way we have a responsibility as our fellow
countrymen
Candace Mezey, Denver, CO
No American should be treated this way no human being should be treated this way we have a responsibility as our fellow
countrymen
Candace Mezey, Denver, CO
Dianne P. Robinson
Dianne P. Robinson, Pensacola, FL
May jesus give u all the help you need, that our government never will. #BLACKLIVESMATTER#
Josette Jackson, Perth Amboy, NJ
I'm asking the government to restore the funding for the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and lead Poising
Prevention Program for 2016 and the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget, it is very much need for the betterment of low Income
community. Thanks for any support can be give to the environmental hazardous areas. Thank you again. Dianne
Dianne P. Robinson, Pensacola, FL
You have an obligation to protect all your people. Know your priorities.
Nigel Lim, Pewaukee, WI
Please stand strong against environmental racism.
Joshua Steele, Studio City, CA
ColorOfChange.org
Nobody should have to live where they are exposed to lead poisoning. The Federal government needs to step up to the
plate.
Susan Hill, Gardner, MA
Lead poisoning should not be a problem in this country - include funding for the Lead Poisoning Prevention in 2017's
budget. There is no excuse for this.
Ann Miners, OAKDALE, CA
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Jamilah Shakir, Atlanta, GA
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Jamilah Shakir, Atlanta, GA
This is too sad. Is this the United States or are we in a 3rd world country?
Marie Webster, Carlsbad, CA
Who called this water drinkable?
Catherine Dishion, Corbett, OR
This was intentional to save money without common sense treatment of the water that everyone knew it needed. The
governor only wanted to save money and putting children at risk was not his concern. Put the nut in jail where all those
responsible need to be right behind him working in a chain gang. And do it now.
Clayton James Conway, Seattle, WA
Water is essential to human life and health. Our government must be trusted to protect human life and health. Please provide
drinkable water to the people of Flint, Michigan and investigate how toxic chemicals were allowed into the water system
and prosecute those responsible. It is unconscionable that human health was jeopardized in this way. Sincerely,
Ms. Jules Hughes, seattle, WA
In the 21st century, we STILL are allowing Americans to be poisoned. Unbelievable!!
Mary McGaughey, Gresham, OR
The feds subsidize the industries polluting this region; The least they can do is mitigate some of the adverse health effects it
has caused, among them-- lead poisoning.
Barry Katz, Los Angeles, CA
The Federal government should be ashamed of themselves but they don't give a shit about you unless you are rich. May they
get lead poisoning and rot in Hell!
Randolph Griffin, Cygnet, OH
ColorOfChange.org
There must be accountability with our federal officials to force states to make every community free from toxic lead! Please
restore funding for the Healthy Homes and lead Poisoning Prevention program.
Laura Young, Beaverton, OR
Disgusting that people allowed unsafe lead-polluted water in a low-income community, when a lot is known about the
danger, especially for children
Sally Joughin, Portland, OR
It is a travesty that safe drinking water isn't available to everyone in the world's richest country
Willetta Clark, Oakland, CA
Lead poisoning is a chief cause of hypertension.
Frederick Ma, Renton, WA
STOP Poisoning US
Paula Griffin, Fulton, MO
Allowing lead poisoning is criminal!
Dr. Schavi M. Ali, Farmington, MI
This is NOT ok
Miss Corrinne Byrd, ,
Yet another example that racism is alive and flourishing in America. Makes me ill.
Virginia Cotts BSN, Lakewood, CO
There are some programs you do not reduce. Keeping children healthy is one of them. It is disgusting that this was cut.
Patricia Davis Chang, West Lafayette, IN
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elissavet spyridou, North Salem, NY
Are you kidding me!? Fix it!!
Elizabeth Pongo, Brooklyn, NY
This is indeed unacceptable for this to happen. Children are our future and everyone deserves a chance to live long happy
lives.
Beverly Williams, Mansfield, OH
ColorOfChange.org
Lead poisoning affects a child's IQ and their abilty to learn. If we want productive citizens we've got to get the lead out!
Ruth Humphrey, Metamora, IL
Respect the CDC and all of our communities.
Ilene Wagner, Oakand, CA
This is SHAMEFUL! What ever happened to morality in this country? Is this 2016 America?...I mean REALLY??????
kim G. sullivan, kew gardens, NY
Lead and arsenic are the elements at the base of water testing for potability. Clearly all officials were negligent.
Giles Bayley, MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Be a human being, not a money mongering antiseptic creep. Fund the Center for Disease Control and get rid of the Lead
Poisoning elements existing in communities.
Norman Grochowski, Crescent City, CA
Spend less money of arms and much more on the health ofd the nation.
Costa Gazi, ,
this is vitally important work.
Crystal Carter, los angeles, CA
All children deserve safe, healthy food & water & it is the responsibility of government to provide these necessities.
Jo Anne Hall, San Rafael, CA
US government please restore funding for the Center of Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
program in Flint, Michigan in 2017's budget.
Kelly Anderson, Charlotte, NC
Berkefeld gravity fed water filters can remove lead. www.bastyr.edu for more on getting lead out of human body.
Lyle Courtsal, Port Townsend, WA
Ghastly, unbelievable,criminal, Prison.
J Nels, Hood River, OR
it is despicable and shameful that black people and low income people have to suffer for the moral bankruptcy and failures
of our elected officials and other town and city officials! Please restore the funding and rectify this situation immediately.
Carole Marcacci, Acton, MA
ColorOfChange.org
Personally I think, "The Nerd", should cover the cost of solving this problem his dictator caused.
Mary J Cox, Shelby Township, MI
Prison will be too good for these greedy and uncaring individuals!
Jill Johnston, Vader, WA
healthy by rid them of the lead poison.
Dr Bishop O C, New Orleans, LA
JACKIE PENN
Jackie, Los Angeles, CA
It's time to do the right thing!
Mari Stachenfeld, Aliso Viejo, CA
This is a no brainer
Coral Caudle, North Port, FL
The carelessness that lead to this situation should be prosecuted.
Rozlyn Reynolds, Portland, OR
Restore funding for the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program in the Fiscal
Year 2017 budget now.
Karla Bonner, Washington, DC
Poisoning babies & adults in a major Michigan city is CRIMINAL! You can't tell me nobody in charge knew the water was
polluted.
Claude D Jones, Detroit, MI
And if you can't "Find a Way"---- perhaps 'officials' should take a pay cut and see what that does.
Carol Huyser, Hudsonville, MI
Aren't you aware that this is deliberate? The govt. Wants most of us dead, but first they want to make us fight each other.
United, we stand. Divided, we die.
Daniel Lint, Redding, CA
All Lives Matter !
Lori Shapiro, Norfolk, VA
ColorOfChange.org
Tammie Perkins-Crouch
Tammie Perkins-Crouch, Hazelwood, MO
Stop punishing the vulnerabe.
Tim Tim House, Upton, MA
Stop punishing the vulnerable.
Tim Tim House, Upton, MA
Do the right thing.
Nicholas Seaman, ,
It is time to stop treating the communities of color as if they are not citizens of this country. Please reinstate the laws that
protect them from the damage caused by disrespectful, careless treatment of their communities and stop inflicting harm upon
them.
Carol Shoop, Hudson, OH
Reducing funding for lead abatement is criminal. Please stop the madness.
Dorothy Barber, Sodus, NY
Stop the environmental racism !!
Tia, Charlotte, NC
ColorOfChange.org
We really need to have public health care as the most important things for cities, counties and states in America.
For far too long, anti-choice politicians have interfered in reproductive health decisions by banning insurance coverage for
abortion care. These bans push safe and affordable abortion care out of reach for those struggling to make ends meet.
This falls hardest on those who already face significant barriers to quality health care, such as low-income women,
immigrant women, young women, women of color, and transgender and gender-nonconforming people.
In fact, restricting Medicaid coverage of abortion forces one in four poor women seeking abortion services to carry her
pregnancy to term.
A movement led by people of color, young people, and reproductive and economic justice advocates is rising up against
these restrictions. Now, were calling on President Obama to take a bold stand against the Hyde Amendment and related
abortion funding restrictions by eliminating them from his Fiscal Year 2017 budget.
The impact of abortion insurance bans can have devastating effects on a woman and her familys economic future. A recent
study found that a woman who seeks but is denied abortion care is more likely to fall into poverty than a woman who is able
to get the care she needs.
When people can plan if and when to have children, its good for them and for society as a whole. By removing abortion
funding restrictions from his FY 2017 budget, President Obama would help ensure that every woman would be able to get
safe and affordable abortion care if and when she needs it.
Bp. Thomas Thomas Hooker Jr., Garland, TX
Bigotry contempt and hate has harmed a generation. Enough!
Rocco D'Amelio, Neenah, WI
I am sick and tired of our country being degraded to third world status while we squander billions on defense and yet let our
own people be poisoned
James Ellis, oak hill, WV
The government officials were not asleep at the wheel. They knew or would not consult with the scientists who knew, river
water, untreated, would irreversibly damage the pipes. They didn't care. The governor and his people are criminals and
belong in jail.
Ann Griffin, Milwaukee, WI
People from low income communities have knowledge and experience that those from more privileged backgrounds do not.
We must make sure that people are protected from hazards that could prevent them from reaching their full potential and
solving problems that we have so far been unable to do.
Steven Serikaku, Chicago, IL
This would not happen in wealthy communities!!!!
Margo Wyse, Hanover, NM
ColorOfChange.org
This is a disgrace. Health and safe water should be human rights, and the United States government needs to follow every
other first world nation in the world: pay for health care and take responsibility for their citizens well being.
Lorelei Looker, ELLSWORTH, ME
I stand behind the people of Flint, Michigan. This horrible situation needs to be rectified NOW, and the
person or persons responsible for this atrocity need to be held accountable. But of course, one can only dream.
Cindy Campbell, Ballston Spa, NY
take care of home first before other country's and self
Paula West, fort wayne, IN
Care about low-income people, and stop taking money from rich people.
Ed Miller, Albany, NY
Do the right thing. Take proper actions and stop making excuses.
Carol M-Smith, West Palm Beach, FL
I have relatives in flint. Please don't poison them.
Edward underwood, Denver, CO
Restore Funding for CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget.
Teri Kimmons-Struck, Seattle, WA
This is a disgrace and the funding needs to be restored in full and if necessary, increased so that the necessary action can be
taken to protect ALL communities from environmental hazards that negatively affect health and livelihoods.
Lynn Prigge, Haddonfield, NJ
When did this country stop having a war on poverty and now just want to make war on poor people and destroy their lives?
Harrietrt Williams, Deltona, FL
Ignoring this issue does not serve anyone.
Marcia Hylan, S. Newfane, VT
I will be praying
Gerald Frank Prentice Jr, Reading, PA
This is the right thing to do .How can America be the great country it supposed to be if its residents can't have lead free water
jimmie bass, Brooklyn, NY
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Kenneth H. Burton, Atlanta, GA
That stupid governor should be impeached! and free care given to those impacted by his greedy, stupidity
Jocelyn Henry, Nokomis, FL
The CRIMINALLY negligent actions of inept politicians have caused PERMANENT and DEVASTATING brain damage to a
generation of Flint children. This CANNOT be allowed to continue!
Amy Carpenter, EUGENE, OR
As a consumer of paint chips as a child, I know firsthand the danger exposure to lead does to children. Clean up your mess.
LA Communists, Los Angeles, CA
THINK ABOUT YOUR CHILDREN OR GRANDCHILDREN JUST THINK ABOUT A CHILD HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?
Janeann, patchogue, NY
Dear Representative,
Why are killing low income black families by not placing the Disease Control Heath in Homes and Lead Poising Prevention
program in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget?
Why are you not convicting property owner's and landlords to inform black families when renting or leasing the property to
the Public Housing A. nation wide? you must do your job to get my vote.
Charlita Purnell, Houston, TX
Lead cause irreparable damage to young children that leads to neurological problems as well as behavior problems.
thisis preventable and should never had be allowed to happen in the richest country in the world.
Carole Plourde, null, MA
The whole purpose of government it to provide for the well being of its people in ways that the people themselves alone
cannot do. Restore full funding for the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
for the Fiscal year 2017 and BEYOND!
Mary Radloff, Orange, VA
The federal government should be insuring children are not exposed to lead and that problems are mitigated immediately if
such exposure occurs.
Jennifer Roberts, Amherst, MA
This needs to change. It's disgraceful how these people and their needs are being disregarded. All the officials that enabled
this should be so ashamed of themselves.
Audrey Butler, Phoenixville, PA
ColorOfChange.org
ColorOfChange.org
What can I say about a developed country that does not have safe water for their people, something is VERY WRONG about
the form of government that puts profit before people.
Charlotte Yates, Columbus, OH
They simply don't care. Just vote them out!
Arlene Rollins, Philadelphia, PA
Louise Watson
Louise Watson, winder, GA
disgraceful to let it go so long
Elizabeth McDonald, Leeds, AL
How could this happen in the US???? We TRUST in our government!! Funding is vital & necessary to protect our
communities.
Lisa Renfree, Boulder, CO
The funding is VITAL to protect our communities! This should NEVER have happened & funding needs to be approved so
that it NEVER does again!
Lisa Renfree, Boulder, CO
Lucas Lopez
Lucas Lopez, Brooklyn, NY
It's time to put people first again with government spending. Please use our tax dollars to ensure the health of the most needy
in our communities and support the fight against toxic housing.
Lizabeth Smith, Albany, NY
Helping US let US help Other in US.
Connie Denkins, Paducah, KY
How can we allow lead to be in the drinking water of any of our communities?
Ms. Elizabeth Boynton, Temple Terrace, FL
Every American deserves to have clean water
Mary Halperin, Doylestown, PA
Restore funding for the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in the Fiscal
Year 2017 budget. What is happening to the morality of our country? It is unacceptable to do otherwise.
Lynne Henderson, Berkeley, CA
ColorOfChange.org
As a prdiatrician, I have seen cases of severe lead poisining and know the toxic and permanent effects of lead on children's
brains.
Cenie cafarelli, PITTSFORD, NY
People everywhere need and deserve clean safe drinking, showering and cooking water.
Dennis Shultz, Saint Louis, MO
Will the monopoly capitalists and the billionaire class lead us into full-fledged third-world country status? I am ashamed to
live in this country.
Robert Van Fleet, Burnt Ranch, CA
How long will government officials get away with endangering civilian lives
Makesi Lopez, Bladensburg, MD
I would say I can't believe this is happening in America.... But I can. Corrupt government officials are rising up in every
corner of our society. Heads should be rolling about this, but when I post these issues up on fb it IG, no-one even comments
or shares the information. Black people seem to be asleep concerning the urgency and long term effects this will have on our
youth.
Antwain Lambouths, Milwaukee, WI
We need to make money available to test for poisons in food and water.
Shirley Rice, Burdett, NY
We need to make money available to test for poisons in food and water.
Shirley Rice, Burdett, NY
Emmanuel Adjaye
Emmanuel Adjaye, Bel Air, MD
The situation in Flint is unconscionable! So many government hacks are at fault in this mess that it almost seems like a
conspiracy.
Perry M. Smith, Baltimore, MD
As a retired pediatrician, I have seen the devastating effects of high blood lead levels. I thought we got rid of this back in the
fifties when we got rid of lead paint in houses. Never imagined it would be in the drinking water and allowed to remain--I
really worry about these kids that were needlessly exposed
Robert E YIM MD, Lutherville Timonium, MD
Someone needs to go straight to prison for this deliberate act of violence. For life. And not just someone, but several people.
Governor, mayor, environmental people. Everybody!!!
Antwain Lambouths, Milwaukee, WI
ColorOfChange.org
Childhood lead poisoning harms children for life. Please take immediate action to end this grave injustice!!!
Colleen Cordes, Takoma Park, MD
Freddie ran for his life, murdered at the hands of those sworn to protect and serve. The facts of the case have determined that
his arrest was an illegal act as he had committed no crime. Yet, he is still dead; much deader than he was when the chase
began and also much deader when he was placed in the police transport. Perhaps if he had gotten any fair treatment from the
beginnings of his short life, he would be alive today. Perhaps it began with lead paint poisoning and poverty. Let's begin
there and work our way up.
Barbara Tunstall, Pikesville, MD, MD
Lead poisoning is not only an issue of aging infrastructure but how we work with it to keep our citizens of all ages safe. The
crisis levels of lead in the drinking water in Flint, MI were brought on quickly by short-term decisions that ignored
safeguards to prevent pipe corrosion and lead release. Safe drinking water is a human right; support programs to keep
utilities safe as communities struggle with increasing supply and service costs.
Denise Conner, Newark, DE
mfoleyreese@gmail.com
Maureen Foley-Reese, Everett, MA
This is a travesty.
Mr. Vaughn E. Taylor-Akutagawa, Brooklyn, NY
Lead poisoning resulting from government's inaction is totally unacceptable.
LILLIAN PECKER, Brooklyn, NY
The Chicago Tribune ran an article last June that showed studies linking childhood lead exposure to violent crimes. You are
doing these communities a disservice by reducing the funding required to identify and abate these lead hazards. Anything
that reduces crime, improves child health, and has a positive impact on communities SHOULD NOT LOSE FUNDING!
Tariq Mohammed, Richmond, VA
we are creating a life time of care for support services for children who have the right to grow up in a healthy environment.
Barb MAc, Easton, MD
Recall the Governor
Ezekiel Nicholson Jr, Germantown, MD
Ending exclusionary zoning would also help. Instead of rehabilitating an older home that has lead, why not just tear it down
and allow smaller homes. As long as a home is not a threat to anyone's health or safety then it should not be prohibited.
Think RV, travel trailer, singlewide or tiny home. The housing market should be as free as the car market. Freedom leads to
prosperity.
James Herman, Hillsboro, OH
ColorOfChange.org
Congress cut your own pay and fund this. The Lobbyists give you enough money.
Raymond Thibault, ELKTON, MD
This is a class issue as much as a race issuethe affected children are our collective future and our collective responsibility. There is no clearer example of "the most
vulnerable among us". How we protect and care for them is the measure and cost of a civilized society.
Jennifer Lansdale, Towson, MD
This is a national disgrace.
Ellen Ryan, Rockville, MD
The Governor committed a criminal act.
Patric McCoy, chicago, IL
This situation is absolutely disgraceful. First for our goverment to allow corporations to destroy the earth's resources for
profit and then to allow innocent unsuspecting children to be permanently damaged by this contamination is absolutely
unacceptable.
Ms. Barbara Douglas, Smyrna, GA
I intend to vote this issue, along with common-sense gun measures.
David Powell, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Please help the people indangered by lead poisoning.
Russell Wilmore, Baltimore, MD
Terry Johnson
Terry Johnson, Baltimore, MD
As a retired small systems DW & WWTP operator for over 30 years this whole affair really reeks.
Ernest Kretschmar, Zephyrhills, FL
And also bring criminal charges (at least for negligence and intential endangerment) for the Gov of Michigan and the
business manager he put in place that authorized toxic lead-tainted water to poison the entire town of FLINT Michigan (and
fire the regional EPA manager who removed the EPA field agent from his investigation and allows this travesty to occur. She
is also culpable.
Constance Bevitt, SILVER SPRING, MD
Children are damaged by ingesting lead. We will pay now or pay later for their health problems.
Jane DeMouy, BETHESDA, MD
ColorOfChange.org
Children are damaged by ingesting lead. We ill pay now in funding or later when they have health problems.
Jane DeMouy, BETHESDA, MD
This is so Very important. Babies & Toddlers should not have to Suffer their whole lives because a Governor (or anyone Else
for that matter) wanted to save some money!
Lois J Tague, Dayton, OH
Mission Control #2. Provide funding and actually clean up homes & buildings with lead
James Wall, Laurel, MD
This is a disgrace that needs immediate action. This strongly resembles Holocaust!
Ethel McNeal, Arlington, TX
As a public health worker, I find this situation to be tragic and outrageous. The state and federal government need to step up
in aggressive ways to ensure the health of Flint residents moving forward,.
(Betty) Elizabeth Robinson, Baltimore, MD
Decision makers should be required to live in the conditions they create. They should be drinking that toxic water.
J Gray, Columbia, MD
JUST DO IT!!!!
Kathy Kelley, Wilmington, DE
Tell the truths, work together to make what changes you can within the community. We must do what we can to help our
own.
James Wesley, Waldorf, MD
Truly a disgrace that must be addressed to make sure no more children are harmed.
June McGuckian, Easton, MD
God Bless the need of the communities. Thank you Color Of Change for the significant position you are in via community
involvement and support.
R Elvir, Silver Spring, MD
Shocking disregard for citizens.
Sandra Eskin, Iowa City, IA
Governor Snyder has no conscience. He should be in prison for having destroyed so many innocent lives and for destroying
children's futures.
Pat Mellon, Bremerton, WA
ColorOfChange.org
Stop the Lead poisoning in Flint,Michiganas well as other U.S cities and restore the CDC
federal program,Healthy Homes and Lead PoisoningPrevention Program...URGENT
Ms. Evelyn Gonzales, Silver Spring, MD
I can't believe this is happening in the US!
Jessica Couleur, Phoenix, AZ
This is outrageous.
Katie, Lakewood, OH
All families should be protected from lead poisoning. All are children of God.
Carlene jenner, Tempe, AZ
This government no longer protects its poor and treats its minorities like trash. It has killed the middle class and feels no
remorse for its demise. The irony is that we are forced to pay them to treat us so badly.
Rosalind Pope, Baltimore, MD
It is difficult to believe that this is in Flint, Michigan in 2016. It certainly seems more like a third world country. I've been
donating to organizations that deliver clean fresh water to poor nations without modern facilities for years! Gov. Rick
Snyder, you are a sad example of a so-called "leader" of a major state in America! Itis called FEMA and it is there for a
reason! CALL THEM!!!
Sarah gia del campo, BALTIMORE, MD
Michigan should pay for the long term effects of the actions of their government. That means supporting/subsidizing health
care and income for all the children/people affected, for life.
jean westler, SILVER SPRING, MD
Great example why "Black Lives Matter" is important and all of us of every color need to support it.
Carole Knoles, Newport, OR
The governor of Michigan should be arrested and charged with mass poisoning.
Adrienne Weller, Seattle, WA
Shameful!
Gladys Hayes-Owens, Norfolk, VA
Please help
Crystal Davis, Germantown, MD
ColorOfChange.org
Oakland, CA 94612
I've worked professionally in water treatment. Only a blind idiot (or privatizing corporate prostitute) would switch water
sources without investigating the change in chemistry. This is the most irresponsible act of government I've ever heard of.
Michael Schenk, Baltimore, MD
I agree and will stand in the fight against our government on lead poisoning in Flint, Michigan and any other locations.
Chaz Rodgers, Lancaster, TX
This is domestic terrorism.
Margaret, Seattle, WA
It's hard to believe that lead poisoning would not be totally taken care of by now. Who in the world would not be alarmed by
this--besides congresspersons, I can not think of anyone.
Helen L Mealy, annapolis, MD
No comment just do it.
Lon Sanders Jr., Maywood, IL
When are our legislators going to stop saving up the worst we have and dumping it on the very people who already have
trouble enough?
Judith Davidsen, New York, NY
Now
Stephanie Smith, Columbia, MD
How about we send less war money to Israel to help keep this program funded?
David Brian Ayers, Parkesburg, PA
ZENA DUZE
Zena Duze, Randallstown, MD
Every citizen has the right not to be poisoned by it's government. Fix this problem with the same swift speed you would if it
were in an affluent community
Nolan G Salix, DILLON, MT
ROMAN EMPIRE FELL FROM LEAD POISONING.
Val Sanfilippo, San Diego, CA
How could you not address this issue?
Pam Riddle, Dallas, TX
ColorOfChange.org
Y are we taking care of illegals who broke the law by comimg here? When people living in America can't get help gor their
needs.
LaShawn Burgess, GERMANTOWN, MD
Y are we taking care of illegals who broke the law by comimg here? When people living in America can't get help gor their
needs.
LaShawn Burgess, GERMANTOWN, MD
Please
Josh Mong, PORTLAND, OR
Shameful, Criminal..Act Now!
Daryl Baskerville, Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Janet Barber
Janet E. Barber, Temple Hills, MD
This is a blatant disregard for human life. How is it that people just do not care about the health and well-being of others?
Conchita Terry McIver, Winston-Salem, NC
I am astonished that this problem still exists. Is there any humanity in the Congress?
Barbara Cook, Glen Burnie, MD
This egregius health negligence must stop.
Rachel-Ray Cleveland, Beltsville, MD
Quite simply, Governor Snyder is a Criminal, and should be prosecuted when his term expires
Nestor Shea Foley Jr., gaithersburg, MD
tax the corporations & the rich!
Marc Smason, Seattle, WA
Thank you in advance for your consideration in this matter.
abraham kayne, Ann Arbor, MI
This has gone on too long. It is an outrage !!!
Donna Viale-Gertler, KINGSTON SPRINGS, TN
ColorOfChange.org
The tea baggers are trying to kill people that don't vote their way. It is time for the 1st to be last, and the last to be 1st.
REVOLUTION.
Michael Reb Eliminator McGowan, Ocean Pines, MD
Why aren't the people responsible for this and the cover up in jail???!
Khabira McDow-Keefer, null, OR
This is a crime against humanity at its most basic level!
Patricia Bullock, Carmel, CA
The rich tea baggers are trying to eliminate anyone who isn't rich and white. How much more should we endure before we
act?
Michael McGowan, Ocean Pines, MD
Immediate needed with arrangement for social and health needs of those affected.
Ernest Nanor, Columbia, MD
This should not be happening. It has been many decades since lead-based paint has been out-lawed.
Ruthie Loeffelbein, Placerville, CA
IT'S A DISGRACE!!
Barbara MERRITT, FlushinG, NY
Letting this kind of "error" go on for so long smells more of deliberation rather than error. Trying to get rid of some of your
cities poorer inhabitants are we? I hope you can sleep nights, for when you go, it will be down rather than up.
Margaret Johnson, Golden, CO
This should not be happening. It has been many decades since lead-based was outlawed.
Ruthie Loeffelbein, Placerville, CA
This is horrific - please do something about it!
Helen Hickman, ,
Yes all lives matter, now it's time to do something
R Johnson, Seabrook, TX
This is an international crisis. The entire world will look at America and say, {see you let your children die from poisoned
water and food. Stay out of our country.} We lose all credibility. This is a crime and is not the America I hear politicians tout
so much in their empty speeches. No one has my vote till this is fixed.
Dan Perrett, Glendale, CA
ColorOfChange.org
A shocking failure of our local and federal agencie and government. Reminiscent of the Katrina fiasco.
Susan Bannister, Columbia, MD
This grievous injustice has long-term consequences for a generation.
Annette Bridges, Saint Louis, MO
Stop the lead poisoning in Flint Michigan and any other American city!
Glenise Vaughan-Marshall, Lanham, MD
Eliminate this health risk by restoring funding
Toni Arnold, Olympia Fields, IL
Could someone in our government care enough about the citizenry that pays the taxes that keeps you all in your jobs to
make an effort?
Brenda Brown-Paul, Upper Marlboro, MD
For the Federal Government to do nothing about this saddens and sicken and outrages me. This is a sin against children.
Gail Gail McDougle, Louisville, CO
A NO-BRAINER!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nancy Fifer, null, DE
This is an inexcusable situation. The role of government is to do those things that individuals cannot handle alone. What
the heck are the mayor and governor doing about all this? Sitting on their hands?
Melinda Gale, Brunswick, ME
Murderers of children!
maureen martin, fort bragg, CA
The effects on these children could be irreversible and the Republicans also defund speacial services for them
Linda Holt, ANNAPOLIS, MD
The Governor of Michigan should be investigated immediately - what he has permitted to happen in Flint is criminal.
Children will never reach their potential as a result of the lead poisoning!
Mildred M Meyer, High Falls, NY
Was this obviously a way to do "mass killing" of minorities? It sure sounds like it!! Racism is alive and well in this country!!
Bette P. Carpenter, Severn, MD
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Nikki Pablo, New Orleans, LA
This tragedy was COMPLETELY avoidable. The people responsible, from the Governor on down, need to face serious
consequences like jail or prison time.
Lynne P Anderson, Stockbridge, GA
Phillip Williams
Phillip Williams, Cincinnati, OH
Phyllis Bryant
Phyllis Bryant, Forestville, MD
I will never know why the black race has been treated so badly, while this country was built on the blood, sweat and tears of
our ancestors. We has a people need to love one another, come together as our ancestors did and become UNITED once
again!
Phyllis Bryant, Forestville, MD
STOP POISONING MY PEOPLE!
CHERRY GRIFFIN, BRIARWOOD, NY
Gov. Snyder has committed heinous criminal acts upon the people of the State of Michigan, and the residents of Flint,
Michigan, the State over which he resides as Governor. Of course, the government should fund the Center for Disease
Contorl Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program for the Fiscal Year 2017 budget. As to Gov. Snyder, he
needs to be prosecuted and jailed for his crimes to his own people ... removed from office. He has wreaked havoc on the State
of Michigan and its people. He's an insidious "murderer" and needs to stand trial.
Ms. B E. Murphy, Park Forest, IL
This is shameful. Poverty should not literally be something that poisons.
Valda Jean J Combs, Fort Worth, TX
Truly unacceptable.
Carol Sundberg, Sarasota, FL
Fund this program with direct taxes or fines on DuPont and all the other giant paint corporations that have profited, in the
billions, from selling leaded paint to us -- probably beyond when they knew it would make people sick. Thank you.
Jan Walton, Alameda, CA
Children are the future, we cannot afford to fail them.
Natasha Wilkins, Memphis, TN
ColorOfChange.org
How can there have been such little regard of human lives? Of American citizens? Of children?
Debbie clayton, Cambridge, MD
Hard to believe and so discouraging to think lead poisoning is still sickening and causing harmful long term effects .
Marilyn Lesslie, point pleasant beach, NJ
The struggle continues...
Derick R Jordan, New York, NY
SMH
Emile E. Cruse, Philadelphia, PA
I want to hear the presidential candidates talking about this issue.
Tina Langton, Plano, TX
Cara Capolupo
Cara Capolupo, Sherman Oaks,, CA
Please save Flint, MI and the rest of the state from Gov. Snyder's private business takeover scheme. The private sector needs
significant regulation and oversight.
Willard C. Hooks Jr., Naperville, IL
I am without words...
These are the people that are elected into office???? Wake up America.
Jacki Mosk, Santa Monica, CA
I am without words..
These are the people elected into???
WAKE UP America...
Jacki Mosk, Santa Monica, CA
This should not be happening in America!
Laura Anderson, Duluth, MN
This is outrageous, and unacceptable. Please take action!
Karen Taylor, Flushing, NY
Water is urgent.
Rebecca Townsend, Louisville, KY
ColorOfChange.org
This should be supported. Othewise, we are saying that we don't care if poor kids' learning is stunted. What kind of a
backwards country would act this way when the resources exist to fix this?!?
Karel Riley, Austin, TX
Jail the governor the mayor and every one involved in the coverup
Francis Collins, San Francisco, CA
Isn't that wonderful! Lead poisoning in Flint and federal funding for Disease Control's Healthy Homes & Lead Poisoning
etc., etc..... has been reduced by more than half!!
US government, restore funding to the Center for Disease Control! Have you no shame? Children are involved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
James & Marilyn Keegan, Ocala, FL
unfortunately just one more symptom of a corrupt and racist country.
Robert Greene, COLLEGE PARK, GA
Outrageous!
Cynthia Gilliard, Philadelphia, PA
Totally unacceptable. Heads should roll and I hop they do.
Linda Medeiros, Cloverdale, CA
YOU NEED TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT AND DECENT!
Sarah smith-oard, Fontana, CA
This is not a disgrace... this is a CRIME, and the criminals behind this poisoning should be prosecuted, and put behind bars,
period!
James L. Palmer, Mesa, AZ
Besides protecting Black and low-income communities from environmental hazards being a humanitarian endeavor, it is
also a global necessity. What do we think is going to happen to these poor children as they grow up with disadvantages,
such as brain damage from lead poisoning, that cannot be overcome? That is going to be hugely expensive in the realms of
health care, education, crime, financial assistance. Why not put the money to toward prevention, fairness, kindness and love.
Bonnie Pannell, CROCKETT, CA
This is a new and unanticipated crisis that requires swift action by the CDC. Where has it been?
Shirley Whitney, New York, NY
For the harm he has comitted to the children of Flint, I think the governor should be impeached.
Beatrice Howard, Berkeley, CA
ColorOfChange.org
Flint Michigan is where I was born and raised. They city is in dire need of help and support to stop the lead poisoning
through the water supply. I was just recently visited Flint and my 3 year old grandson broke out in a rash the first day he
used the contaminated water. Protect all children no matter the color from preventable lead poisoning.
Leta Mcferrin, Denham Springs, LA
This is indeed shameful, and should be stopped at once. Adequate funding to stop this should be enforced immediately.
Joyce S Hammack, Ft. Worth, TX
This must be a National Priority, ASAP!
People must be arrested for this crime against millions of young and old alike.
Margaret Ramtin, Grayslake, IL
This must be a National Priority, ASAP!
People must be arrested for this crime against millions of young and old alike.
Margaret Ramtin, Grayslake, IL
What was allowed to occur is Flint, Michigan was disgraceful and appalling. We are not a Third World country, so let's stop
behaving as though we don't have the science, technology and financial resources to keep this from ever happening again.
EVER.
Lara Kaskabas, Olney, MD
This is shocking and shameful to read what is happening in Michigan. It should not occur anywhere in the USA. Shame on
the persons responsible for allowing this to happen. Permenant means irreversible damage to those who have been poisoned.
Action needs to taken immediately to correct this horrible situation.
Mrs. Linda Atkins, Danbury, TX
I am appalled by this news! Shame on our government officials who knowingly allowed this to happen. Lead poisoning
damage is irreversible and should never happen in this day and time with the rules and regulations governing the control of
lead in products. I pray that immediate action be taken to stop this horrible and devastating situation of lead poisoning in
Michigan and any other area of concern.
Mrs. Linda Atkins, Danbury, TX
This governor should be out of office now.
Lavern Cason, baltimore, MD
This constitutes depraved indifference negligence or homocide if deaths result. Arrests must be made!
Carol H. Horwitz, Brooklyn, NY
ColorOfChange.org
PROTECT AND RESPECT ANY FORMS OF LIFE, FOR NOT TO ELIMINATE ANY LIVING BEING, ANIMAL,
VEGETATION, MINERAL, THESE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS that WE HAVE ALL:
LOVE and LIFE.
Eric Vanacore, New York, NY
Criminal negligence?
Tracy E. Farr, Saint Paul, MN
What the State did after knowledge was criminal and people should be held accountable and punished severely.
Keith Kearney, Falls Church, VA
Sabrina Harris
sabrina Harris, Greensboro, NC
Safe water is a basic right.
John Komdat, Denver, CO
The people who willfully created and then ignored this crisis need to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The
Governor of Michigan and his advisors are DIRECTLY responsible for this -- they need to be prosecuted and jailed for their
crime against humanity!!!
Kathryn O'Connor, Jackson Heights, NY
Clean the water, stop allowing people to be poisoned,
Keith Robinson, Woodbridge, VA
This shit is crayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy yyyy. We are in the United States of America, right?
Michael Huarachi, NEW YORK, NY
This is to an option but a necessity. What happened in Flint, Michigan could happen anywhere.
Leslie Mardenborough, New Rochelle, NY
we are definitely going backwards
Margaret M. Western, Amityville, NY
Every child lost to lead poisoning is a stain on the soul of the nation.
Charlie Cooper, Baltimore, MD
these people are being poisoned. what is wrong with this picture? we fight to prevent terrorists yet we have paid terrorists in
public office
Margaret M. Western, Amityville, NY
ColorOfChange.org
Lead paint is not a "problem of the past" - it is a current health hazard, and will affect our communities into the indefinite
future if children are poisoned.
Bonnie C, Baltimore, MD
The lead poisoning disaster was caused my ignorant decisions made on the wrong basis of trying to save money rather than
respecting the dignity and lives of the people this water serves. Protect all our people from these kinds of ignorant decisions
by reinstating healthy homes that provides guidelines for acceptable environmental conditions expecially for those most
wrongfully disempowered: Black Americans and the poor.
Sue Hodes, Seattle, WA
Lead is a problem all over the country.
http://www.northjersey.com/mob ile/news/environment/making-a- wasteland-ford-the-feds-the-mo b-1.277122?page=all
Robert Shields, Everett, WA
Kirk M.
Kirkgeorge L Morrison, College Park, MD
Michigans Governor and Emergency Manager need to be arrested now!
Juanita Bunch, gaston, IN
As a nurse-midwife who worked at the Oakland, CA county hospital, I KNOW the dangers of being poor! One is having
inadequate housing, water, heating.
RN Lorie Brillinger CNM, Berkeley, CA
The governor and some of his staff needs to be prosecuted.
Donna Sharp, Union City, GA
Safe drinking water is about as basic as it gets. The war on the poor needs to stop.
Loren Bawn, Des Moines, IA
Safe drinking water is about as basic as it gets. The war on the poor needs to stop.
Loren Bawn, Des Moines, IA
Charges must be filed against people who knew but did nothing about it. Inaction must pay!
Marisa Laufer, San Antonio, TX
That ANY goverenment official can effectively poison his population/constituents, then lie about the resources' condition,
then tell them to go ahead and use it anyway....and there's NO accountability for their lies (no punishment, prison time
etc.)....the wheels of justice work not for most Americans (affordability an issue here, too).
Randy Johnson, East Falmouth, MA
ColorOfChange.org
L. BARLOW
LaTasha Barlow, Las Vegas, NV
There is only one way to prevent this kind of thing from happening again. Charge the governor with reckless homicide,
prosecute him and throw him in jail for a painfully long time.
David D Bolotin, Chicago, IL
THIS IS TERRIBLE! RESTORE THIS VERY NECESSARY FUNDING AND PUNISH THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR
CAUSING THIS HARMFUL SITUATION.
Lee Loe, HOUSTON, TX
Michigan's "emergency manager" program not only deprives citizens of an elected government, it has also proven
disastrous: an administration that cannot or will not provide one of the most basic human needs, a safe water supply, is
beneath responsibility, beyond contempt, and should be replaced immediately.
Why does the U.S. government elect to fund NSA spying and drone wars of aggression, but not the basic needs of its own
citizens? Such behavior is reminiscent of Germany in 1945 or the Soviet Union in the late 1980s, and we know how those
regimes ended. Current federal, state, and municipal American governments often act as if they truly despise their citizens,
yet still expect us to pay taxes (often funding our own oppression and corporate welfare) and be "patriotic."
Damage from lead poisoning is permanent and entirely preventable, and therefore inexcusable.
Roberta Beach, St. Paul, MN
Clean water should be a right not a privatized, polluted swill to make profits off poor people.
Joe Arnold, Rochester, NY
Is it possible that more is going on here with the Republican Governor than previously declared. Should we be sweeping
Michigan for other instances of genocide before it is too late ?
Robert Hale, Malden, MA
NOBODY, regardless of income, race, color, creed, etc. deserves to have lead poisoning!!!
Joyce Shiffrin, Brooklyn, NY
Black Lives Matter!
Natasha K Gaspard, Brooklyn, NY
It is imperative that there be funding to eliminate lead contamination in Flint MI and other communities where people are
endangered. Neighborhoods cannot thrive when the people in them are being poisoned!!!
Jyaphia Christos-Rodgers, New Orleans, LA
Angela Simpson
Angela Simpson, Detroit, MI
ColorOfChange.org
Adrianne Richards
Adrianne Richards, New York, NY
Disgraceful!
Sunnie Jackson-Grimes, Glenn Dale, MD
Please make good decisions.
Josh Pucci, Richmond, VA
The war on Black people has now taken a poisonous turn. Shame on America!!
Wilbur Anaba, Hillsborough, NJ
this is also happening in new york city
Kira Richards, New York, NY
Congress as shown they don't really do their all for Americans . Give us a sign you value our lives by restoring funding for
the Center for Disease Control's Healthy Homes and Leas Poisoning Prevention program in the 2017 Fiscal Year budget.
martha cano, el paso, TX
susan norris
susan norris, Palm Coast, FL
Lets get back to the values that made our country great.....
Maryanne Lant, Phoenix, AZ
We will pay much more in the future if we do not take care of this problem now. Similarly, if adequate mental health was
readily available, some viloent shootings, etc. could have been prevented. It appears that our society is willing to put/pay
for more crime prevention, but not pay for prevention such as mental health and economic opportunities.
John Christopher Hutchison, Salem, OR
Although I am not the Executive Director of ColorOfChange.org, I agree with what this letter says. I remember back in the
early 1970s when this issue was beginning to be seriously discussed. There is no reason why we shouldn't have eliminated
this problem by now!!!
Joan Peters, Menlo Park, CA
Hortense LeVere
Hortnse LeVere, Philadelphia, PA
ColorOfChange.org
Besides the recent poisoning of the citizens of Flint, MI, Maryland's older housing stock, covered in lead paint, still poisons
a sufficient quantity of low income children. We need to restore the CDC funding because we have government officials
who fail to consider how their decisions affect the lives of people, who are marginalized.
Linda Indyke, Cockeysville, MD
If possible, the guilty parties involved should face federal charges if that is possible.
Timothy Janssen, Ann Arbor, MI
I strongly support this action!
Thomas O. Bertrand, Indianapolis, IN
Without the lead abatement program in St. Louis County, the last two houses my grandkids lived in would have been
dangerously toxic.
Susan Stauber, Saint Louis, MO
IT'S MURDER TO ADD LEAD TO THE WATER
Keith Ki, Rochester, NY
Make an example of the Gov. of Michigan. This can't happen ever again.
Dawn Ward, Georgetown, CO
I stand with my "Sisters" in a demand to restore the funding of the CDCHHLP to combat such devastating tragedies.
Winnefred Rowell-Bullard, Sicklerville, NJ
We should quit treating people as if they are shit.
Ron Frendreis, West Palm Beach, FL
Please restore finding to our greatest resource of our country...people.
Phyllis Martin, Pennsauken, NJ
Personally I hope Governor Snyder is arrested for this preventable travesty.
Sven ahlen, arlington, WA
Lead poisoning should never be a part of Americans' lifestyle. Step up and protect all Americans!
Jan McMichael, Saint Louis, MO
It's a shame 2016 that as a resident of Flint that my is being poison by water which is are health requirement to live, on top of
that I have to pay a water bill every month.
Sonya White, Flint, MI
ColorOfChange.org
They need to provide long-term care and support. Someone needs to go to prison.
Heather K. Siegfried, Portland, OR
These people are in crisis. Do something NOW!
greg matthews, Albuquerque, NM
What the government is doing amounts to genocide for the inner city dwellers. Africanamerican make up the larger portion
of cities affected by this gross neglect. All children deserve a chance to grow up. All children deserve clean safe water to
drink. Cutting funding for the agency that protects those rights is reckless disregard. America is throwing her treasure back
into the sea by ignoring the long term effect of losing one precious life to a preventable situation .
LaVern McKnight, Atlanta, GA
No one should have to suffer especially from a know cause, it is cruel and unnecessary treatment.
Andrea Stevens, Alleghany, CA
now would be good
Himavat Ishaya, Cincinnati, OH
Thank you for your support.
Bernard Plovnick, Brookline, MA
What is going on in this society that would permit a travesty such as this to a selected part of US humans
Thomas Gerrard, Pleasantville, NJ
That this is happening in the United States of America is appalling and horrific. Fix the damn priblem!
Margaret Eastwood, Shingle Springs, CA
Please, if this is only a financial decision, isn't it less expensive for preventative measures than the cost of a lifetime of
treating these affected children? On a human level, these are our CHILDREN!
Michelle Leffler, null, NY
Genocide. Call it what it is. Arrest the governor of Michigan.
Genitha Blue, Hempstead, NY
Shakeenah Kedem
Shakeenah Kedem, Eureka Springs, AR
I spent my early childhood in Flint 30+ years ago. Irreparable damage is being done to children's brains, and I'm sad and
angry. We had lots of problems, but at least being POISONED BY THE STATE ON PURPOSE wasn't one of them!
Atena Danner, Chicago, IL
ColorOfChange.org
Capitalism's short term profit motive is incompatible with long term public health and long term environmental health.
John and Martha Stoltenberg, Elkhart Lake, WI
This is wrong and needs to be dealt with. This should have been prevented.
Carmelita Andrew, Danville, KY
I stand with the people of Flint, East Baltimore, and countless other marginalized Black communities that have suffered from
environmental hazards at the expense of government error and scientific racism. Restore funding for the CDC's Healthy
Homes and Lead Poising Prevention program!
Chance Craig, Brooklyn, NY
This has been going on for century to the American people. Therefore,it must be positive resolution base on protection and
safety for these families..
Sherry Clayton, Columbia, MD
This whole incident in Flint is obscene. Thanks to Dr. Mona and others, hopefully the impact on the children will be
reduced.
Linda Brebner (Rev. Brebner, Rochester, NY
This is just the tip of the iceberg, as far as the brutal austerity the repugnicans are hoping to impose on the non-rich. To
them, things like a "healthy environment" and "clean water" are market commodities, and either you can afford them OR
YOU CAN'T, IN WHICH CASE THE HELL WITH YOU
Richard Blake, Chelsea, MI
http://petitions.moveon.org/si gn/julia-lead-the-way-lead
Kim Cole, Marshfield, MA
Do something compassionate.
Edward Solano, Sea Cliff, NY
Do the right thing.
Pamela A Peter, CHICAGO, IL
Hard to believe this could knowingly be allowed to happen happen to a town of city in the United States of America.
Wendy, Bellows Falls, VT
I wholeheartedly support this petition!
Glennis Jones-Marshall, Chicago, IL
ColorOfChange.org
al B. chazin, Flushing, NY
Oakland, CA 94612
This is beyond negligence, it is stupidity. It is common knowledge that the pH of water is critical in reacting with metal
alloy water pipes.
Paul Gregg, Seymour, WI
Fight for environment must be won.
Roman Avila, Locust Valley, NY
What happened in Flint is the Governor's fault, and his so called Zar's. Trying to save money has basically poisoned an
entire city.
Peggy Satterfield, Akron, PA
Lead may destroy many children's ability to handle life's challenges.
Peter Haroutian, Worcester, MA
This is one more case of folks acting as if lives don't matter. We need to get the lead out!
Mary Stewart, Wilmington, CA
There is no excuse for the systemic failures that have allowed the people of Flint Michigan to be poisoned.
Sarah Propst, Naples, FL
It is time to end Governor Rick Snyder poisoning of the children of Flint. This disaster has been known since September and
is the direct result of his actions and the incompetents he placed in power, but that the situation remains critical after five
month is entirely his direct responsibility and for which he should be criminally prosecuted.
Efrem Lipkin, Berkeley, CA
Restore funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program so our children will be protected from
lead poisoning.
Olivia de la Garza, Victorville, CA
This is truly a horrifically disgusting attempt to destroy the Black and poor.
It MUST be stopped and people that are responsible need to go to JAIL.
Loniece Ningo, Greenville, SC
This is so sad and unnecessary
Joan Agro, Orangeburg, NY
Lead poisoning should not be happening in the USA (or anywhere for that matter).
Shar Fortuanak, Cottage Grove, MN
ColorOfChange.org
I believe that everyone from the governor on down who was involved in this attempted murder should go to jail for what
they did to the people of Flint!
Laquetta Nelson, White Plains, MD
We need to do the right thing for children.
Jane Knox, ridgefield, CT
If this was in white and high income community-it would be given top priority,
Rodney Allen, lOS aNGELES, CA
We're turning into a third world country...
Sherrill Futrell, Davis, CA
I hope some charged are filed against Rick Snyder. He intentionally poisoned a WHOLE city!
Michael Person, Fort Worth, TX
Its no accident. No one will save us but us. The oppressor has no incentive to help the oppressed.
Anthony Allen, Cincinnati, OH
The answer is simple stop practicing attacks on water, refrigerators(food), stoves, and counter-tops in the Bronx. It's genicide
and I can imagine it's probably affecting people around the world.
1st flight in Command: Commander Nicole Monique Brown, U.S.NAVY
Nicole-Monique Brown, Bronx, NY
Why do the blacks have to suffer and died over and over again from the genocides that you people over us keep pledging
our child with. Haven't enough of of died from the poisonous air that we breath, the hungry our babies died from testing, or
lead in our drinking water or men being tested for Std's or guns placed in the hands of the young. This all is genocide.
Elaine Speaknpowerthompson, Bridgeport, CT
Stop the madness
Nedra Claybrook, Detroit, MI
This needs to cease!!!
Mary W. Lue, Gordon, GA
Stip this now
Maura Derey, Lapeer, MI
Just do it!
Shannon Brown, Silver Spring, MD
ColorOfChange.org
Re-instate full funding for the CDC's Healthy Homes & Lead Poisoning Presentation Program.
Mindy Rouff, St.Louis, MO
We appear to have the same problems as underdeveloped nations.
Carrie e. Simpson, New York, NY
What's happening in Flint is more than tragic. It is CRIMINAL. The governor and the mayor should be brought up on
criminal charges!! I STAND WITH FLINT!!!
Alice Spann, Norfolk, VA
It is simply unacceptable to jeopardize the future of our children by exposing them to lead. Money spent to prevent this now
will pay off later, as we will be able to avoid having the huge medical costs that more lead poisoning would bring.
Elaine Ricci, Houston, TX
Diane Morgan
Diane Morgan, phila, PA
Unbelievable.
Blthnaid Deeny, Boston, MA
All of our children - All of our families need protection from Lead Poisoning. This is a horror! Inexcusable - it undermines
the community and the country's health and the citizen's ability to live optimally.
Rosemary Irving, New York, NY
This is a tragedy! Please restore the funding to the CDC to restart the Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
Program.
Nancy Murray, Adrian, MI
Lead poisoning of low income black communities shouldn't be happening. I am reading of recent issues in Baltimore and
now Detroit. Hard to believe these are random incidents.
Denise Davison, Baltimore, MD
Please pass legislation to rid Flint MI of its lead poisoning problem.
Mrs. LaTonya Cook, Schaumburg, IL
SHAMEFUL!
R Palm, DRIPSPGS, TX
Restore the funding for lead poisoning in Flint Michigan.
Kimberly proctor, West Haven, CT
ColorOfChange.org
This is evil at best and a blatant attempt at environmental genocide of African Americans!
Wanda W Banks-Smith, Rochester, NY
The world is watching! And history will judge the officials of Flint, MI, harshly. And we will see the effects of this horrific
situation for years to come through the families who have to wait to see what physical ailments exposure to lead
contamination of this magnitude will have on their children, on them.And the financial ramifications are Untold..
Rosalind Gormley, Decatur, GA
The world is watching! And history will judge the officials of Flint, MI, harshly. And we will see the effects of this horrific
situation for years to come through the families who have to wait to see what physical ailments exposure to lead
contamination of this magnitude will have on their children, on them.And the financial ramifications are Untold..
Rosalind Gormley, Decatur, GA
It's appalling to hear of such unjust practices occuring in many low income communities across this country. These kinds of
injustices have been occuring within Black communities for decades in this country.
Natachia Carter, Las Vegas, NV
It's appalling to hear of such unjust practices occuring in many low income communities across this country. These kinds of
injustices have been occuring within Black communities for decades in this country.
Natachia Carter, Las Vegas, NV
Restore funding and increase awareness of this continuing health threat.
Sandra Lark, Stone Mountain, GA
I truly assumed that we had moved beyond the Dark Ages where the powerful did whatever they liked, regardless of
consequences. Guess not.
Catharine Stringfellow, Rio Rancho, NM
Help the God children and God will help you also. Have pity help ,help help.
God bless you!
Pastor Osmane Vilbrun, Irvington, NJ
That's just wrong on so many levels.
Judy Campbell, Oak Park, MI
Lets do something about this now!
Kim Hamlett, Alexandria, VA
lack of concern often causes more harm than
deliberate malfeasance
David Erdreich, Berkeley, CA
ColorOfChange.org
This is unconscionable!
Edison Mosley II, Cleveland, OH
B'out time!
h suby, Lancaster, CA
So now they are trying to genocide the Black community; this will come back on their own community watch & see.
Yvonne Richardson, Bakersfield, CA
This shouldn't be tolerated by the federal government
Africa Tilford, Louisville, KY
Off with his head.
Kent Swenson, franklin, NC
We must bring back an attempt at equality and equity.
Barbara Clark, Virginia Beach, VA
Karen Alcorn..... Black Lives Matter
Karen Alcorn, New Orleans, LA
We are not a 3rd World Country...yet. We must take immediate and comprehensive action to help these fellow citizens from
this human caused disaster.
Rose Best, Olympia, WA
Fix this!!!
Elaine Oberle, Pittsfield, MA
I am weeping; I am deeply ashamed of the "white" race (though I know there is no such thing as race--we are all of the human
race). This problem is blatant racism, un-American, un-Christian and INHUMANE! IMPEACH THE GOVERNOR AND ALL
HIS CABINET AND THROW OUT THE WHOLE LEGISLATURE and let everyone vote so they can replace the scum with
humans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saundra Boyd, Houston, TX
Saving money on the backs of our youngest, most vulnerable citizens is totally unacceptable. "Penny-wise and poundfoolish" has been the nature of legislation in our state and national legislatures. This needs to change.
Donna Chambers, Rockton, IL
TOTALLY INSANE!!!!!!!
Toby Dunbar, Kaslo,
ColorOfChange.org
Poisened water has been chosen to save money. Now repairing of this situation will cost 100 times as much compared to the
expected savings - after devastating health issues.
Dirk Bruehl, SALISBURY, PA
This is such an outrage, that the government should do whatever is necessary to correct the situation, and do it immediately.
Ferne Jacobs, Los Angeles,, CA
Lead poisoning is a serious issue. We are in 2016 and everyone in the US should be provided access to clean, healthful
water, free of contaminants including lead. It is a matter of Public Health
Kevin Milani, El Sobrante, CA
A shame that anybody would be treated this way
Mia countryman, Columbus, GA
If anyone is culpable for this tragedy, they should be imprisoned for life. Inthe meantime, the water needs to be made healthy
and the people compensated fairly (as if they are as white as I)!
Saundra Boyd, Houston, TX
Citizens deserve clean water!
judy& David Sillen, Red Bank, NJ
Completely disgraceful, criminal conduct by government.
Dawn Fuge, New York, NY
Please see that these citizens get the clean
well deserved water as any humans would.
Please, as soon as possible, nobody should
have to drink poison water.Fix the issue, please.
Ella covington, Winston Salem, NC
Katrina monroe
Katrina Monroe, Vallejo, CA
I am outraged by the blatant disregard for the health and public safety of the people of Flint, Michigan, whose deliberate and
extended exposure to unclean drinking water, even after state officials had been informed of it, rises to the level of a criminal
action and should be investigated.
Joy Newmann, Madison, WI
If this happened in a third world country it would be labeled a genocidal atrocity. That it happened (and is being JUSTIFIED
by the powers that be) in this country is appalling. Justice must be done.
Emily DeHuff, Newport, OR
ColorOfChange.org
There are no options here. A government of the people must be protected by the people. The government must be held
accountable.
Robert Meder, PORTLAND, OR
This situation is a DISGRACE! FIX IT!
Neil Merrick, Brooklyn, NY
This is in-human and somebody must be held accountable
Herbert Gordon, Hartford, CT
As Dave Johnson wrote for the Campaign for America's Future, this is "a long-term public health crisis. People will need
evaluation and care for years. Flints children that have been affected are going to need special teaching and other
assistance, as well as other help for the rest of their lives." We can also expect an increase in crime because so many young
people have been exposed to harmful levels of lead.
Christopher Rockwood, Wauwatosa, WI
Restore these funds NOW!!
Marilyn Voorhies, null, ME
This is just a despicable action stemming from political greed, and total disregard for a population of different racial
background. This governor should already be behind bars, for crime against humanity, unless of course black lives are not
regarded as human lives, in the US constitution!
Tay Eugenia, Jacksonville, FL
It looks like we need "Erin Brockovich" army. What is our country coming to when only the rich and famous are being of
concern. Shame on us.
Shann Davenport, Harbor Springs, MI
Do unto others as you would want them to do unto you.
Robin, Southfield, MI
Why do we even have to fight for them to have clean water!? The government should feel shame!
Susannah Evans, Concord, CA
This is an outrage. This is treason against the people!
John Ping Chong, NY, NY
Our infrastructure is failing. We must protect citizens from the hazards of environmental toxins. Please make the necessary
funds available to do so.
Susan Fuller, Wolfeboro, NH
ColorOfChange.org
All this about the water is insane at best. The person with all the authority needs to be fired at least. And then charged with
his actions with the water.
Vivianne Mosca-Clark, Williams, OR
Help is needed now!!
Lydia Salaam, Orlando, FL
Raquel Rodriguez
Raquel Rodriguez, Cotuit, MA
Clean it up! Be responsible!
Gwyneth Bowman, Ashland, OR
Please help families!
Kathryn Panaro, Lynbrook, NY
This type of carelessness of any people should never be tolerated. Do the right thing and take care of the people of Flint.
Supply the city with clean water and filters, free medical check ups due to the threat of being contamination and ridding any
relate ailments. All th government officials involved need to be released and or face charges for these crimes against
humanity
Kenneth Henry, Orlando, FL
Everyone must have a right to POISON-FREE WATER!!
Brenda Martin, Ashland, KY
It's a national disgrace and someone needs to go to jail for this.
Ed Connor, OLYMPIA, WA
Somebody should be criminally liable for what happened in Flint
Rodney Singleton, Kingsland, GA
Enough of the eugenics in slow motion!!!
John C C Armstrong, Muncie, IN
Its in close to my neighborhood, I'm from Port Huron and yes its outta hand...
Apostle Joe G BROOKS, El Paso, TX
w t f ... ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Richard Cary, ASHEVILLE, NC
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Not only is the political behavior of the "emergency manager and other state politicians unconscionable, but the response is
criminally slow and inadequate. I question whether the "emergency manager" as the retraction of democratically elected
officials is even constitutional.
Roslyn Regudon, Issaquah, WA
I want the politicians who were involved in Flint water crisis to be arrested
Joanne Armenia, Newport, RI
Please act to protect the health of safety of our communities. Restore funding to the CDC to prevent more disasters like the
one in Flint due to uncontrolled and unregulated lead poisoning.
Thank you!
Sonia Bettez, Corrales, NM
The Flint Water Crisis is NOT an OOPS or an oversite, or just bawd judgement. The poisoning of the people of Flint was a
calculated act of Domestic Terror!
EVERY individual that actually signed ANY document that allowed the "water project" to proceed is guilty of DOMESTIC
TERRORISM, just as a foreign agent would be charged for POISONING the population!
Those career civil servants made decisions based on MONEY --- NOT public safety! The "fall out" from this event will haunt
everyone that consumed that water for YEARS. Physical, Mental, Genetic, financial DAMAGE! Every signatory of the "water
Project" MUST personally be held accountable AND personally financially liable for ALL damages. No taxpaying public
should EVER have to pay for the damage these politicians have perpetrated upon them. Every political functionary in this
mess should be immediately arrested, incarcerated (NO Bail), and prosecuted as Domestic Terrorists --- THAT is what the
Patriot Acts were created for -- Due Process Bush/Cheney/PNAC style!
David Dana, SPANAWAY, WA
This is absolutely, unthinkably, horrific and inhumane. I cannot believe that the people of Flint, MI, have been exposed to
such conditions and told their water supply was safe when the governor, other leaders, and experts KNEW the water was
unsafe to drink. Now that lives have been gambled with, some lost, too many more tainted and poisoned, it's time to restore
funding to try to have some semblance of care for those affected as well as to help prevent future horrifying events from
happening.
Erin Wolf, Appleton, WI
Qiana Mitchell
Qiana, Bluffton, SC
Restore funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program !!!!
Sarah Fennell, Stone Mountain, GA
Brooklyn Brown
Brook brown, columbus, OH
ColorOfChange.org
Here is a vision of a Republican world with less regulations, and rich whites deciding the fate of poor whites and blacks.
Daniel Callaghan, New Port Richey, FL
The governor is a republicn do I need to say more?
Deanna Henley, Lenexa, KS
Snyder is a republican ,no need to say any more.
Deanna Henley, Lenexa, KS
This is an outrage!
Dennis Ambruso, Prescott, AZ
Fund the water company in Flint and stop your genocide.
James Young, Charlotte, NC
This is a crime, and a tragedy. Everything needs to be done to correct this situation and to provide long term care for those
effected by this lead poisoning.
Ann D. Weintraub, Rochester, NY
The sitting government representatives have gone beyond despicable behavior and landed squarely in the criminal. The
federal government must protect all citizens as they did in the South when they had to force local government to
desegregate schools. Michigan has a criminal government and only the federal government can step in to see that life
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is ensured for all citizens.
James Sterne, Madison, WI
That stupid M.f. Governor Snyder needs not only to resign, but to be arrested, and answer to so-called budget cut-backs.
Totally unacceptable and disguising.
Gary S. Haag, San Diego, CA
This is a crime!
herman hardy, Pittsburgh, PA
This is absolutely unacceptable and outrageous! Their Governor needs to resign or be impeached!
Ben Meyers, Houma, LA
The public officials who allowed this travesty do no deserve to be public servants. They may well deserve to occupy a jail
cell.
Clyde Summerell, JACKSONVILLE, FL
ColorOfChange.org
Oakland, CA 94612
Stop the poisoning of the people of the US by corporate polluters backed by the Government! Put these people in prison
where they belong!
Paul Shabazian, Granada Hills, CA
I sure am glad I moved from Flint in 1980!
Guy Harrison, VICKSBURG, MI
Prophet Hosanna Jesse Oliver Gray
Prophet Jesse Oliver Gray, Detroit,, MI
Water is essential.
Valerie I VanOrden, Portage, MI
It is absolutely essential that the US government take immediate action to end lead poisoning in ALL WATER SYSTEMS!
Jack P Tull, Anacortes, WA
This is the sort of safety net and infrastructure government money should be used for, not spending more on the military
than most of the rest of the world together.
Stan Benton, VON ORMY, TX
We ALL need protection. We ALL need an enforcement team for our safety laws. There is no distinction among us. We ALL
need it! And, I am not black! There is no distinction among us ALL.
Kerry Madigan, pine plains, NY
Theresa Smith
Theresa Smith, Anaheim, CA
A government that knowingly connives with the poisoning of its citizens has lost its legitimacy.
Paul Baker, Chicago, IL
The Flint situation is a national disgrace. Fix it!
Carol Nix, PLYMOUTH, IN
The situation in Flint is criminal and anyone who knew and did not act should go to prison. How many more places is this
happening? And just why is the Flint River toxic? This is the result of corporate greed at its most cynical. It starts here and
now you must ask what fracking will cause... death and sickness for more poor people...? Wake up America. The fiduciary
obligation of safe guarding the Public Trust is the government's responsibility. Stop selling us down the river.... it's toxic,
remember?!
Lynne Oulman, Bellingham, WA
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Not only is Flint water disastrously polluted but also the Ohio River where Dupont dumped years of hazardous chemicals
affecting aquifers and everything in and along the river. These areas have to be addressed and everything possible done to
clean up the water. And more: we must see to it that corporations take responsibility for their actions as well as government
officials acting like corporate officials who only care for the bottom line - cost and short term gain.
D Chilson, SAHUARITA, AZ
get rid of your governor. he did this on purpose.
Susan Milke, null, WA
Outrageous!!!
Sheila delson, Northhampton, MA
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Rohan Anthony Johnpillai, ,
This is urgent.
Beth Schulman, WASHINGTON, DC
There is no excuse for exposing innocent children to lead poisoning. We need to stop it & make sure it does not happen
again.
Gale Swensson, Cerritos, CA
FURIOUS. NO EXCUSE.
Ronald Krinock, Landenberg, PA
This is an outrageous crime against the people of this city and this state. The governor should be arrested and charged with
criminal injustice and malfeasance in office.
Carol Ann Peterson, CERES, CA
The Governor should be forced to drink Flint's water...
Robert (Bob) McPherson, Stanley, VA
Consequences must be given to those responsible for this despicable act by the leadership in Flint . Those families and
children are suffering because of what was done. We must give assistance as quickly as possible and we must seek
consequences for the Governor.
Velvia M Garner, Denver, CO
Safe water is a right not a privilege
Emily Wiebe, New York, NY
ColorOfChange.org
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This is so sad and it is also so criminal. It should not have happened. Someone or more need(s) to be held accountable for all
these lives destroyed.
Susan G Kawtoski, CENTER VALLEY, PA
Cut the military (they haven't won a war since WWII and have NEVER had an audit) and put the money into agencies like
Center for Disease Control's Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. Hell, put it anywhere but in the
military.
Ms. Jacqueline O'Connor, Sierra Vista, AZ
We cannot allow our nation to deteriorate like this. We must repair all substandard water systems.
Norm Conrad, Seattle, WA
I am angry about the poisoning stupidity, but am outraged about the lack of care, acknowledgment and speed that any
efforts are suddenly being taken.It is so obvious that had this not gone viral, snyder would still be
sitting on his ass,in denial and pointing his crooked fingers at others.
roth woods, ANN ARBOR, MI
Shame on our racist corporate whore dinosaurs in congress. They don't care about we the people.Only corporate money. The
same money they stole from we the people. Time for a revolution and vote these corporate whores out and destroy the
murdering corporations and their murdering billionaires that back them. They are killing us & our planet. Wake up America.
It's us or them.
Paul Fife, Clearlake, CA
End environmental racism.
Tanya Jenkins, Sunnyvale, CA
The poisoning of the people in Flint. Michigan, along with the overarching cover-up is a travesty that calls for the
resignation and criminal prosecution of Gov. Snyder and all of the governmental and private entities involved.
Belinda Samuda, NEW YORK, NY
The only reason we need government is to help protect us...and the US Gov doesn't even do that!
Eleanor P Wiltshire, Atlanta, GA
ColorOfChange.org
Isa 1:23-25 [LB] Your leaders are rebels, companions of thieves; all of them take bribes and won't defend the widows and
orphans. Therefore the Lord of Hosts .... says: I will pour out my anger on U, my enemies! I myself will melt U in a smelting
pot, and skim off your slag.
Isa 2:22 [LB] Puny man! Frail as his breath! Don't ever put your trust in him!
Isa 3:10-11 [NIV] Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds. Woe to the wicked!
Disaster is upon them! They will be paid back for what their hands have done.
Isa 3:14-15 [LB] First to feel his wrath will be the elders and the princes, for they have defrauded the poor. They have filled
their barns with grain extorted from the helpless peasants. How dare U grind my people in the dust like that! the Lord of
Hosts will demand of them.
Isa 5:7 [NIV] .... And he looked for justice, but saw bloodshed; for righteousness, but heard cries of distress.
David Porter, null, GA
Not cleaning up lead paint and other toxins in people's homes robs all of us of the potential contributions of the children we
allow to be poisoned and irrevocably affects their lives. We owe them, and ourselves, better.
Heather Hoffman, Cambridge, MA
Dear Mr. Obama: Seems autos are more important to you than health and education. Right? -Tom and Helen
Tom and Helen Sager, ROLLA, MO
It should be against the law to poison people for profit.
Chuck Chitwood, BOULDER, CO
This is the city where I was born, and raised. My heart beats Flint yhrough my blood, and is engraved in on my body. I love
where I'm from, and hate what has happened to my people, city and what is taking place now. We had challenges geowing,
but it hac nothing to do with the water. This has sparked an anger that is irreconcilable until this is taken care of with mass of
other problems!
Yukima Lusane-Moss, Loganville, GA
Sorry, I'm done with saying it's someone else's problem. Go ahead, motherfucker! MAKE me work harder!!!!!
Paul DeCoster, Brooklyn, NY
What is happening in Flint re their water is shocking, criminal, and evil. Increase the funding! Increase the enforcement!
Maris Arnold, Berkeley, CA
this is a crime against humanity and those responsible need to be put in prison!
Mrs. Varda Burns, Norwich, VT
It's a shame and it's sad that people in low poverty area's have to live and go through this.
Shameeka Robinson, Rosedale, NY
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Should we call this travesty by Michigan's state government the Snyder Pogrom?
Toney Blanks, San Diego, CA
Look at uranium in California water ! Then do something.
Joel Ziegler, Arcata, CA
This must stop immediately and be remedied
Andrea Nickerson, Vallejo, CA
This is not a third world country and should never have happened!
Cherry Goode, Anaheim, CA
I CONCUR!
All Lives Matter!
Don't you get it? How can you miss the obvious? Do you CARE at all?
Gladys T. T., Quitman, GA
You need to act now and fast.
Carl Ezold, South Pasadena, CA
An abomination in these united states
Beverly Rogers, Edmonds, WA
Checkmate
Elizabeth Seargeant, Elgin, TX
Poor people of color need to be protected just like everyone else. Of all times in our history, why would the CDC's Healthy
Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program have its funding be reduced by more than half? With our country's
infrastructure in tatters, these issues are only going to increase over time.
Susan/Robert Puscheck, null, MI
This can never happen again.
Lori Eltzholtz, Lee's Summit, MO
SHARRMANTHA WHITE THE GOVERNOR SHOULD RESIGN I SWEAR THE WHITE MAN IS DOING EVERYTHING TO
US FROM POLICE BRUTALLY TO THE WATER AND WHO ARE THE ONE THAT SUFFER WHEN THEY WANT CUT
THE BUDGET BLACK PEOPLE WHEN SCHOOLS GET CLOSED IT'S ARE BLACK SCHOOLS BLACK PEOPLE NEED
TO STOP KILLING EACH OTHER AND GET IT TOGETHER CAUSE THEY'RE TRYING TO GET RID OF US BY ANY
MEANS NECESSARY
Sharrmantha White, Braddock, PA
ColorOfChange.org
Supporting public health is not only the right thing to do for citizens and human beings, it is also the most cost effective.
Pay a little now to keep people from being exposed to toxic pollutants, or pay a lot later for their medical care and
disabilities.
Larry Lawton, Aberdeen, WA
This never had to have happened and it should not of had.
Barbara Pulliam, Shelby, NC
What happened in Flint is appalling.
Nancy Spangler, SF, CA
What happened in Flint is appalling.
Nancy Spangler, SF, CA
Knowingly poisoning people is a criminal act.
Katherine Andrean, Tallahassee, FL
Snyder should be fired and charged!
Otis Wilburn, Fort Worth, TX
It is an outrage that this country spends trillions to kill citizens of other countries for their oil while allowing our own people
to be poisoned to "save" money. Our infrastructure is crumbling. Spend OUR money on the U.S.
Lester and Judy Hoyle, Cave Junction, OR
This behavior is criminal and needs to be severely punished. Yeah, sure.
Jean Goetinck, TUCSON, AZ
And please make sure this type of thing never happens again to any residents of any town or city in the United States.
Lucia Lazar, Kapaa, HI
I wonder what "president Trump" would do about this!!..deplorable!! I`m glad I live in germany..
Felicia Peters, Toledo, OH
Prosecute ALL of those in government who were aware of the contamination of the water supply to the fullest extent of the
law. Their actions to save a buck are criminal. They should be prosecuted for criminal manslaughter in retribution for those
who died and intent to kill for those who are bodily harmed.
Karen Loftin, Hampstead, NC
Please restore funding for CDC Lead Poisoning Prevention program.
Arvetta Parrott, Olathe, KS
ColorOfChange.org
They should reimburse everyone's bills and not charge anyone ever again b/c it remains unsafe! From what I have read they
knew it was tainted ... and still Poisoned our people and Babies will likely be Devastated with Many Illnesses only b/c they
thought it would save money ... now all the pipes are contaminated ...
Cheri Cherry, Moreno Valley, CA
Lead poisoing an entire community, shame on you!
Ms. Faith Abraham, Birmingham, AL
And lockup that scumbag, Snyder, too!
Thomas Hohn, ITHACA, NY
Michelle Golson
MIchelle Golson, Hampton, GA
How ironic that racism in America is so catastrophic that it turns out to be a greater threat than ISIS and external acts of
terrorism
Abdul EL-Amin, Daytona Beach, FL
If there was ever a question as to my second class citizenship, you have answered it. The actions of the mayor of Flint and
governor of MI illustrate how far from Jim Crow we have not come.
Jewel, Chicago, IL
No amount of health care spending can undo the lifetime damage of lead poisoning. It must be prevented.
Sally Brotman, Truro, MA
Snyder needs to do time for this.
Richard Ward, Albuquerque, NM
Environmental Racism! Stop the Madness!
Judy Boot, Philadelphia, PA
just another white supremacy move. can't keep them from voting legally? defund things like cdc, epa then poison the shit
out of them? welcome to the new christian america!
Bill Chockla, Estes Park, CO
Government is supposed to protect us. Do your jobs.
L Peace Council, Los Angeles, CA
Do the right thing for these people!
Frank J. Boch, North Irwin, PA
ColorOfChange.org
Of course, if you don't think it's important - MOVE TO FLINT, and find out for yourselves...
Mr. Richard S. Fullerton, Winston-Salem, NC
This is disgraceful who ever is responsible should be prosecuted for not doing the job they were paid to do,
Rosalind, Trenton, NJ
Sad to know this has happened for this long and this is just the beginning. These kids are going to struggle and suffer from
this. I stand with Colorofchange
Oneida Quinones, Newark, NJ
EVIL
mary Seeber, lakewood, CO
It's a human disaster here!
Donna Wildschut, Grand Rapids, MI
Governor Snyder needs to be JAILED and his personal assets used for the repair. There is no excuse for his conduct.
Randolph Giffin, Madison, WI
Until all the discrimination and injustices of the past have been completely ameliorated, the United States cannot be said to
be a country in full racial opportunity & harmony. The problem with the amelioration programs of the past is that if they
didn't work completely, they were cut back or abandoned instead of being adjusted & improved; OR, when the programs
were seen to work at just over 50%, the problem was considered to be solved & the program was cut back or ended. In
WHITE communities, social programs to improve the quality of life are continued until the problem is FULLY SOLVED.
However, because LOW INCOME & POOR PEOPLE have the stigma of being lazy folks who just want to depend on the
government dole, programs to improve their quality of life are eliminated as cost savings for reducing government budgets.
Thus the full integration of people of color into the full opportunities of the USA remains INCOMPLETE. Until communities
of color have the same opportunities in housing, education, health care, and employment, THE TASK OF UPGRADING
RACIAL OPPORTUNITY TO EQUALITY WITH WHITES REMAINS INCOMPLETE! It is a disgrace that this has continued
this long in a country which claims Christian Values! It is a disgrace that the Greatest Nation on Earth has not solved
this problem before the 21st Century!!! I SAY THIS AS A PERSON WHO IS WHITE.
Katherine Blum Russell, null, GA
Bad politicians have been poisoning the citizens of Michigan for many years.
al dunigan, Baton Rouge, LA
those responsible should spend a minimum of 20 years in prison
Robert Newman, Des Moines, IA
ColorOfChange.org
chemical trails of poison from airplanes sent over our communities, forced alcohol and man-made drugs, and Black children
targeted WHY are you so unqualified for the human race your sickness grows with the destruction of others WHY
Judy Rayford, Lawrenceville, GA
This is NOT a failure of government; it is the result of corrupt government that serves corporate interests over its
constituents' interests . Do the RIGHT thing and restore funding for this program that saves lives.
Lori Jones, St. Louis, MO
WHY IS THE GOVENOR THE ONLY ONE UNDER FIRE? WASN'T THE DECISION MADE BY A COMMITTEE?
Lucille Milano, SARASOTA, FL
William Thomas Jr
William Thomas Jr, Sacramento, CA
I'm so scared, this could happen in Pittsburgh, im signing because I want to and im praying for Flint
Bridget McCord, Pittsburgh, PA
I am appalled that the lead poisoning in Flint, MI was allowed to happen. Please restore funding for the Healthy Homes and
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
Kirsten Gellella, Salt Lake City, UT
I can't believe I need to sign this in 2016.
When will you learn?
Steven Gocel, Chicago, IL
I have worked as a health care and public health professional for my entire career, and I have seen the horrors of lead and
other heavy metal poisoning. The most important aspect of the problem at Flint and other sites of poisoning is that it is
PREVENTABLE and steps can be taken to mitigate the effects in those who have been affected. Knowing this, how can you
cut funds for these programs? Please support restoring funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
Program.
Edie Selles, Westwood, MA
ColorOfChange.org
To the Congress of the USA: Please restore funding for the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning
Prevention program in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget.
What Snyder and his cronies did to the citizens of Flint Michigan is criminal. Whatever funds DO get spent to restore clean
water to the citizens of Flint, whatever those funds turn out to be, Snyder should not be allowed to touch one cent of it.
Snyder should be immediately sent to jail for KNOWINGLY allowing the citizens in Flint, and ESPECIALLY THE
CHILDREN to drink and use lead-laden water. He is ultimately responsible for the deaths of those who actually died from
Legionnaires Disease, he caused those deaths too. He is a criminal, and his ploy to poison the citizens of Flint, then declare
an emergency, and THEN expect to collect money from his wrongdoing is criminal behavior.
In America we do not intentionally poison the water supply of our fellow Americans. That is how it is SUPPOSED to be.
Snyder and his cronies did just that, they intentionally poisoned the water supply of our fellow Americans in Flint,
Michigan. Letting it happen and doing NOTHING to stop it, is the same thing as taking poison and dumping it into the
water supply. He knew about it and just did nothing.
Anyway, what has happened with the drinking water in Flint, Michigan (AND what has also happened in the schools of
Detroit) is criminal behavior. It is WRONG, it is ILLEGAL to create an emergency, and THEN turn around and collect money
from that. THIS is what happens in "red" states that are controlled by Republican Governors and their cronies. Poisoning
water in local municipalities, destroying the public schools, destroying the rights of workers, THAT is how Republicans and
Teabaggers roll in "red" states. I live in a "red" state too. I know how it works.
Snyder and his cronies should be imprisoned.
But anyway, the poisoning of the water in Flint, Michigan shows what Republicans are willing to do to their not wealthy
constituents. This is like what Assad did to his Syrian people, just on a smaller and slightly less deadlier scale. This shows
how those in "red" states, run by Republicans and Teabaggers, are actually willing to destroy the very people they are being
paid to represent. Why ANYONE votes for them is way beyond me. I guess willful ignorance (thanks to FOX SO-CALLED
news and the hate radio that accompanies it), I guess dumbing-down citizens and encouraging willful ignorance goes a long
way in putting tyrants into power. The Republicans know that, and could THAT be yet another reason to attack the public
schools with lack of funding? To keep the kids dumb, and the lead poison in their brains will ALSO not allow them to learn
and develop? And about the schools in Detroit, I bet there are no rats running around in the privatized, for-profit, mostly
white schools that are populated by students whose parents have a lot of money, like there are in the unheated, neglected,
rat-infested, barely-funded public schools of Detroit. Privatizing of schools is a giant mistake. America is suffering from that.
Congress, restore funding for the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program in the
Fiscal Year 2017 budget.
Through nonviolent conflict resolution, May Peace prevail on Earth
Julie Thacker, Fayetteville, AR
Wow,its not bad enough we have to Fight for Our Rights for a Job,Housing, and decent Schools,for Our Families,but to Fight
for Clean Water,is an Out Right Atrocity !! So whats the deal?? We can Pay for Clean Water,but get Poisoned water instead
??? Stop trying to KILL US !!! YOU FORGOT,WE ARE ALL THE HUMAN RACE!! NOT JUST BLACK,BROWN,OR
WHITE !!!!
Trina Hawkins, Sioux City, IA
ColorOfChange.org
Crystal Davis
Crystal, Milwaukee, WI
Why?
T J, rosedale, NY
This is what happens when you trust a government that doesn't do its homework, ignores science, and, at the expense of
human life, must save a buck. Ignorance and anti-science in action.
Nancy Fetterman, LOS GATOS, CA
Again, again, again, and again. We are all so weary of the poor and disenfranchised being abused in this world of bullies.
Please,please,for the whole worlds sake stop this craziness.
Terry Creech Brunt, pine, CO
Please do what is right!
Van Hausman, San Francisco, CA
they need help, this is so unreal that this has happend and they knew about it!
Jaime Lewis, Ann Arbor, MI
this is a tragic situation and they need help and they deserve help!!!
Jaime Lewis, Ann Arbor, MI
There is NO excuse that Gov Snyder can offer and he and all of those in his administration who have responsibility for the
health of the residents of Flint, including city admin, should be held criminally and personally liable for the water system
decisions. Holding them truly responsible will discourage other public officials from "ignoring" or passing the buck on
issues such as this. Do NOT let them hide behind immunity of public officials laws.
Prof. Dave Mount, Saint Louis, MO
This is typical to what happens to poor ppl.
Thomas Spann, Chicago, IL
Silence is consent, can you hear us now?
Leonard, Banning, CA
I cannot believe this is happening in the United States of America! There is No excuse!
Alicia King, Las Vegas, NV
ColorOfChange.org
Oakland, CA 94612
We need to
Get the lead out now!
Hollis Whiting, Carmel Valley, CA
Every child, every American deserves clean water! Shameful that corrupt politicians prioritized money over and generation
of children! Support and fix immediately!
Cindy Bradley, Melbourne, FL
Poison the minds and bodies of black children? To save a few bucks? Shame on you sub-human cretins.
Bill ewall, Brookline, MA
Are we becoming a third world country?
Lani Arellanes-Hansen, PETALUMA, CA
Governor, Government, Leaders you should be ashamed of yourselves!!!
Amelia Uriegas, Lawrenceville, GA
This is NOT acceptable! Anyone who had anything to do with this MUST be prosecuted! Immediately!!!
Brenda Adrine, Cleveland, OH
It's a shame that goes on all too often in this country especially where there are a majority of working black people. Say what
you want but this is just ore of the systematic genicide being perpetrated on the poor where plans are already in place to
eventually allow these crooked politicians and development rouges to go back into these abandoned communities and take
them back over. We have seen this movie before.
Leonard Dowdell, Indianapolis, IN
This is the face of modern day Jim Crow! Continued genocide of black people.
Cheryl A Mason, Woodbridge, VA
The Governor absolutely knew about the water situation in Flint, MI. Every city that was taken over by these city managers
were black cities. He ran on being "one tough nerd" (his slogan) and that he would be the one to balance the budget. We
didn't know at the time it would be through these Black cities that, more than likely, did not put him in office. I could go on
an on but the bottom line is he didn't care about these cities that are majority black residents.
Rhonda Stokes, Lansing, MI
How about a public works program to eliminate the lead hazards while giving employment to poor communities?
Peggy Evans, Cookeville, TN
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At 80, as a lover of history & politics, I feel we should limit the Presidential Election from Labor Day to Columbus Day &
Limit the Amount of money each party can spend! Also, Limit Representatives to 6 terms & Senators to 2 terms-We limit the
President, Why not Congress? What do you think? Lastly, should we have the League of Women Voters run the Debates! We
need to have the League of Women Voters run the Debates!
ROGER CARLSON, Steamboat Springs, CO
This is one reason we have a federal government, to guarantee these basic protections to all Americans, basic human rights
for all citizens. So cut the budget somewhere else besides the part for avoiding poisoning our own children.
joel sundseth, Minneapolis, MN
Stop killing our black communities and help make change for justice and equality
Iee, Virginia Beach, VA
Stop killing our black communities and help make change for justice and equality
Iee, Virginia Beach, VA
The US government needs to restore funding for the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning
Prevention program in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget. We can not permit another Flint, MI to occur anywhere in the USA.
David R Jones, Littleton, CO
This is a critical investment in our future. The tragedy in Flint and so many other communities is caused by disinvestments
in what the one percent and the puppet politicians believe are undeserving, surplus workers. They see these important
investments as just "throwing money at the PROBLEM" while truly throwing money at "incentives" for themselves. This
while they sit on billions in offshore accounts. I can't think of anything more immoral.
Benita J. J. Campbell, Burgettstown, PA
This is a critical investment in our future. The tragedy in Flint and so many other communities is caused by disinvestments
in what the one percent and the puppet politicians believe are undeserving, surplus workers. They see these important
investments as just "throwing money at the PROBLEM" while truly throwing money at "incentives" for themselves. This
while they sit on billions in offshore accounts. I can't think of anything more immoral.
Benita J. J. Campbell, Burgettstown, PA
Not acceptable in the 21st century. If we can't do better than this, let's stop calling our country great. It is NOT!
Peggy S Alcorn, Seminole, FL
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Wilbert Small, Detroit, MI
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So disgusted. This is an attach on poor people, people of color, and the disenfranchised. The federal government must act.
The repercussions to those affected is terrible and will cover years - - they must be taken care of and we will accept nothing
less!!!
Rebecca Moore, Woodstock, NY
bottom line, water should be free, it is a human right, not a commodity. If anything only the cost of water transportation
should be paid for. Those costs should be transparent.
Luciana Proao, Portland, OR
This is a form of Genocide, the change must take place. Here and now
Beverlee Hawes, Anniston, AL
my ;name is Ronald miles I am an environmental chemist. I find the horading of fresh water to be a major problem. just like
in the wild west days water rights are , and will be the sign of the times, these modern times. the accumulation of fresh water
has been a priority for the last 10 years. all fresh water sources around the world are being bought up. the ones that cant be
bought are being contaminated. this practice is to assure that fresh water will be more precious than anything in the history
of mankind. the cost of a single bottle today is about 90 cents in 20 years how much will it cost? this crisis is astounding. we
must act now. I sound the siren and have done so for the last 10 years. the cost of acre feet of water, the way water is
measured, has sky-rocketed. not only will I sign the petition I call for a world wide study on the accumulation of fresh water
and the contamination of none attainable sources. I am sounding the alarm because we have been lulled into a state of turn
on the faucet and fresh drinking water will come forth, this in many cases is not so.
Ronald Miles, Fairfield, CA
I'm from Michigan and I have learned what a corrupt moron Gov. Synder is.
Eddie_Ed O'Brien, Los Angeles, CA
Send the Mayor to jail for not standing up to the plate of his responsibilities. He knew the risk he was putting the residents in
of Flint MI. He need to pay for neglecting the residents putting them at risk he knew what he was doing he knew as early as
July 2015. Arrest me is all I can say about this.
Zelma Ledbetter, Dallas, TX
Please wake up and stand up and speak up
Robert Norton, La Mesa, CA
A scandalous situation!
Michal Pober, NEW YORK, NY
I'm with Michael Moore. Send Snyder et al to jail.
Hy cohen, New York, NY
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Money over people - poor people, people of color - because their kids don't matter. This is beyond abhorrent. You might see
this in a very bad third world country. The fact that those horrible men didn't even put the anti corrosive agent required by
law and now expect "big government" (the taxpayers) which they constantly bad mouth with their mantra that government is
too big. It is OK if it is socilism to bail out monied interests to bail them out with the shocking sums required to address the
corroded pipes - the term "penny wise, pound foolish" comes to mind. As far as I am concerned, everyone knew how bad the
Flint river was/is. It corroded auto parts! Anyone involved in this fateful decision should be brought to justice and jailed.
Paula Cronin, Hooksett, NH
This is criminal.
kierra gordon, Perth Amboy, NJ
This is a disgrace! This is not a Third World Country. We all deserve to be treated with dignity. The unconscious mindset of
politicians and our government, must stop now!
Janice D. Scott-Pair, CHESAPEAKE, VA
Well, I know it's not Las Vegas where the water is running dry, but it's a very scary situation up in Flint, where people can't
even drink their water or use their water from the bathroom, since the lead levels are so high. That's why we need to do
something about this before it gets much worse, & the Centers of Disease Control has also cut their Healthy Homes & Lead
Poisoning Program, which is also not a good sign for the people of Flint. Plus the Governor also declared an emergency for
Flint's water & many children are suffering from this mess. That's why we need to tell the President to do more to help the
people of Flint & that the people can have access to the affordable, safe drinking water that everyone needs.
Derek Gendvil, null, NV
Bernie's right - we need a revolution for ALL of the 99%.
ellene shapiro, Highland Park, IL
This should not happen in America!
Jonna Gleason, Newburgh, IN
What is there to be said about something as shameful as this. Everyone knows it's wrong and that it was going to happen
when it was allowed to happen. There was no crack to fall through it was a wide chasm that was opened for the express
purpose of letting Black people be harmed. This is so shameful you have got to know "God will repay".
Sincerely
Klaudya Cain
Klaudya Cain, Clayton, NC
I agree with the renowned singer Michael Jackson statement "They don't care about us."
Annie L. Rutledge, Fort Myers, FL
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We rely on the government to protect our most vulnerable communities. This must be prioritized!
Luise Malloy, Cheverly, MD
It Is shameful that this water crisis is happening in The USA !
Charles E. Clay I, Monrovia, CA
How sad, but as the Flint Fiasco demonstrates persuasively, we need stronger protection AGAINST OURSELVES and the
bubble-brained choices made by such people as Michigan's Governor Snyder to (wait for this!!) save money.
Dick Brown, Charlottesville, VA
I AM TOTALLY IN AWE THAT SUCH AN EVIL MEAN SPIRITED SITUATION IS HAPPENING IN THE YEAR
2016...HOWEVER I'M NOT SURPRISED DUE TOO THE FACT THAT BLACK PEOPLE ARE FAR TOO ACCEPTING OF
WHATEVER IS TOLD TO THEM.....EDUCATION IS PARAMOUNT....A MIND IS A TERRIBLE THING TOO
WASTE......WAKE-UPPPPPPP!!!!!! !! STOP LISTENING!!!!!!!!
Msgail Dawson Arrasheed, PHILADELPHIA, PA
The water situation in Flint is not just a mistake, it is criminal, and those people in charge (Governor on down) should be
held liable and accountable.
Wayne Urton, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
This was outright criminal, and all the administration involved should be held liable.
Wayne Urton, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
I grew up in Holland Michigan. This is a disgrace on the legacy of my state!
Tonia Deur, null, TX
The officials in charge should be prosecuted. The Flint River was known to be contaminated, the people complained of the
"taste and smell" of the water and were told it was OK to drink. It was not, and now all those affected have some level of lead
poisoning. Arrest those in charge!
Sheila Desmond, Cameron Park, CA
This is domestic terrorism & should be punished. Every one of these citizens has grounds for a lawsuit.
Chemeka Riley, Raleigh, NC
The actions or non-action of the government officials in Flint, Michigan are reprehensible. How are their actions any
different than what happened in Tuskeegee, Alabama in the 1930's. Those in charge must be held accountable. No matter
how many apologies are issued it does not help the citizens that have been poisoned or potentially poisoned with lead.
Please do not sweep this under the rug.
Karen Harrison, Bedford, OH
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Mika McDade
Mika, Randallstown, MD
What happened in Flint is unforgivable!!!
Tracy Elliott, North Hollywood, CA
Lead poisoning in drinking water is totally unacceptable! How this could happen is beyond understanding. Saving the city
money by poisioning the populous is a most vile evil act. Those individuals responsible deserve swift abusive justice now
for this act of torture against their own neighbors.
This is a vile act against humanity. Racist by nature and should be treated as an act of prejudice against communities of
color.
Gabe Desmidt, El Cerrito, CA
It is unbelievable that anywhere in the USA a person can not trust their tsp water. Where is the oversight? What happened to
regulations?
Dolores Lombardi, Upper Darby, PA
What a great record Rick Snyder has for caring about the Michigan's people, rather than its money; he must make the GOP
proud! : (
Neville Bruce, ,
Absolutely disgraceful!
Mrs. Lorraine Palmer, Woodstock, OH
I believe Flint was targeted because the community is majority black and low income.
DeWayne Gaffin, Apex, NC
The people of Michigan need to join in a class action Lawsuit against their governor. Criminal charges need to be file as
well!
Bruce Jackson, Oxnard, CA
How can we allow this to happen!!!
Marilyn Head, Hatboro, PA
How long can we remain a strong nation if our people are poisoned?
Only traitors would do so.
Charles Love, Redding, CA
Black Lives Matters
Lora Lee Wiltz, Lafayette, LA
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susan Bailey, Tampa, FL
The same thing is happening here in Baltimore. Freddy Gray was a lead paint poisoned baby, arrested 24 times and only 21
years of age.
Patrick Henderson, Baltimore, MD
Monya Visor
Monya Visor, Westfield, IN
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Torrie Richardson, Houston, TX
Born and raised in Flint.
Ruth D Harvey, Washington, DC
Enough is enough. For God's sake; Black Lives Matter, even those in poor communities; they matter as much or MORE than
the affluent who are insulated from poverty. READ YOUR BIBLE! The Gospel message of Jesus is all about caring for those
who are on the bottom of society. Read Matthew who says those who don't care for the poor will go to hell. Read Luke
whose entire Gospel message is the Social Gospel. Wake up, for God's sake.
Mark Granfors-Hunt, Greenbelt, MD
I am a victim of lead poisoning
Timothy, Baltimore, MD
Unfortunately I believe this is the tip of the iceberg....my prayers to the suffering families in Flint
Ati H Cushmeer, Pflugerville, TX
This is morally, and ethically wrong! It's a shame and disgrace to take advantage of anyone like this. Now there are future
health problems for these people, and who is going to pay for that? This is ridiculous to put people like this in a position of
power, and keep them the there when it's openly seen that they're abusing their power.
Diana Wilson, Longs, SC
Do the right thing for these people! Restore funding to the programs....thank you.
Julie Amato, Mountain View, CA
This is indeed a filthy business. And now we know what good government should be about.
Jeri schatz, PHILADELPHIA, PA
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Andrea Guice, Lima, OH
These power-crazy gov-scum have to be removed from office.
John Adams, Southington, OH
Restore Funding You Murderers , The Governor Should Be Executed!!!
Katherine Eggleston, Youngstown, OH
This is absolutely one of the worst atrocities in our country. Shame on Flint's politicians/Mayor, etc. This should NEVER
have happened and it is a warning message to every city and every state to protect its citizens from this poison in their
water!!!!
Diane Whiteley, Chicago, IL
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Jo Anna Shaw, Little Rock, AR
It is truly time for the US Federal Government to put policy on the table to give blacks a state and territory of their own.
Funds to make this territory livable and funds to make sure this territory thrives for at least 20 years or until blacks can do for
self. Said territory needs to be right here in America where blacks have built this nation with their blood and continue to
bleed. People in power feel blacks are disposable and it's time for blacks to move on.
Tara Botts, Pittsburg, CA
If that was my kids, I would castrate some balls. Where were the health authorities commissioned to oversee the water
quality? Do they not have kids? Do they not live in that city? Who would not have noticed that something was wrong long
ago? Disgusting. Some people need to go to jail.
Marilyn Blen, Yamhill, OR
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Donna Vanderhoof, Crystal Lake, IL
Sick of conservatives poisoning our air and water
Al Moore, Greensbug, IN
It is an immoral travesty that this kind of health emergency is happening in the wealthiest and most powerful nation in the
world. We should be ashamed of our failure to act and do something to change that - NOW!
Jennifer Hanson, Santa Clara, CA
Refund now!
Leslie Salzinger, Berkeley, CA
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Deplorable!
anna farrell, ,
All citizens are entitled to a clean, healthy and safe environment, no matter what their sociological or financial status.
Mark Lerner, white plains, NY
In one word, Appalling.
Al Rosenkranz, Trenton, NJ
Being a State Of Michigan resident. WE THE CITIZEN OF DETROIT/FLINT AND MICHIGAN ARE ASKING GOV.
SNYDER RESIGN AND BE SENT TO JAIL. PERIOD !!!
Pamela Hogan, Detroit, MI
Stop this Republican stupidity NOW!!
Mike S S Goodman, Madison, WI
This is such a shame for this can cause life long harm to children.
Barbara Loftin, Asbury, NJ
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Faye Perry, Brooklyn, NY
Knowing is not enough we must take action
dameon Meyers, desmoines, IA
What is happening in Flint is a sin and a shame.
Ruby Sprott, New York, NY
Corporatism, and racism, were Hitler's tools. In America, this sort of thing shouldn't happen, but it does !
Mr. Don Garrett, Escondido, CA
Arrest those in charge until proven innocent.
Louis Pintkowski, Fort Collins, CO
Where WAS the EPA -------?????
Kathy Hatch, Hilton Head Island, SC
Do the right thing by the people that help elect you to office
Shellae Ross, Greensboro, NC
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Alberta Owens, Saint Louis, MO
And Please have Gov. Rick Snyder to resign for this criminal atrocity!!
Veronica Kirk, San Antonio, TX
Flint's situation is preposterous. The problem should not have happened, and it should be fixed as quickly as possible. Some
things are more important than money!
Tom Dillon, Winston Salem, NC
Just as there is a war against women in this country, there is a war against minorities and the poor. The poisoning of the
people in Flint, Michigan is criminal. Congress needs to pass laws that apply equally to all Americans.
Margot Lenhart, Brookline, MA
It is almost beyond belief that in 2016 a representative "of the people" has to be begged to restore funding for lead
poisoning prevention,and for protecting communities from environmental hazards. This country's political system has
become morally corrupt.
Dee Storms, Baltimore, MD
Please stop allowing American cities to be used as sacrifice zones in order to fulfill the ultimate agenda of total
privatization.
Richard Freeman, Berkeley, CA
Do the right thing for all citizens, not just the rich ones.
Deborah S S Felnagle, Gilbert, AZ
Massive poisoning. A very Developing World syndrome, except that there is a First World budget to prevent this.
Marie M Lloyd, Mount Marion, NY
This is beyond criminal!
Rheta Johnson, Potomac, MD
Truly astonished that we are still being poisoned by lead.
Karen L. White, Stockbridge, GA
What's happening in Flint is an outrage!
John, Fort Collins, CO
They are all our children.
Caroline McCormack, Alexandria, VA
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Even the slave masters made sure their field hands were healthy! The Black Community holds no value to the Politicians
currently in power in Michigan. Testing should also be done in other predominantly Black Communities in MI, i.e. Benton
Harber and Saginaw.
Pamela Y. Smith, Inkster, MI
How obscene is this!!!!
Denise Guidry, Santa Rosa, CA
We are not a third world country but why are we acting like one.
Sherice Hughey, Mount Vernon, NY
QUIT GRANDSTANDING ON "SMALL GOVERNMENT: WHILE DESTROYING PUBLIC HEALTH. SHAME ON ALL OF
YOU
Elaine Laisure, Weatherford, TX
Fix this disgusting and poisonous water for all in Flint,Michigan. The people responsible for this disaster should be
procecuted and hauled off to lifetime in prison!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rita Cardarelli, Elmwood Park, IL
Fix this disgusting and poisonous water for all in Flint,Michigan. The people responsible for this disaster should be
procecuted and hauled off to lifetime in prison!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rita Cardarelli, Elmwood Park, IL
Lets take the BILLIONS of our tax dollars being spent over in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria and take care of our own citizens.
Brian Donohue, Mill Valley, CA
This is just one more example of the need to remember that the lives of the poor and of people of color matter!!! Don't
dismiss Flint, MI again! Enough!
roberta Gilman, Santa Barbara, CA
Black lives matter. Black health matters.
Mariann Regan, Fairfield, CT
What happened to "One Nation, Under God, Indivisible with Liberty and Justice for all"?. While I'm not a supporter of the
Black Lives Matter movement, as a middle aged Black American educator, the situation happening in Flint, Michigan makes
me wonder IF BLACK LIVES REALLY DO MATTER? Why do elected Republicans have such disdain and hatred of their
fellow Americans of Color? Do we matter? Don't we deserve clean and safe drinking water? Don't we deserve to live too? Dr.
King would be so disappointed with the behavior of elected officials entrusted with the welfare of their fellow citizens even
if they are poor and Black. What have we overcome?
Brenda K. Scott, Tallahassee, FL
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This is deplorable. The governor needs to pay for this out if his discretionary funds and halt all government travel that tax
payer expense. Furthermore, the company that has polluted the water also needs to make restitution.
Laura Walker, Alexandria, VA
IN AMERICA--WHAT A DISGRACE
Susan Dobra, Paradise, CA
It is a crisis and a wake up call...lets hope the government and the citizens of every state hear it.
Lynn Ketchum, MADISON, WI
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Escofhari Babatunde, Sedalia, NC
And they say(crazy talk shows) that Republicans want to help the people.
Jean A Brewer, Dayton, OH
We need this to be a country that we can all be proud of. Occurrences such as this only bring shame upon us.
Robert Schafer, Durham, NC
It is time that our governments serve the people rather than political agenda of the few.
George Stone, West Hartford, CT
For the federal government to work again for all Americans congress has to heed the people's will and fund it, not sabotage
it. Restore CDC funding!
Claudia Hanes, Bowling Green, KY
I'm davestated about the Sad Situation in Flint, Michigen!!! A Broken Hearrt!!!!
Saladine O Johnson, Oakland, CA
Citizens of Flint need to ban together and refuse to pay for poisoned water.
Amy Gullia-DeGregorio, HOUSTON, TX
Let's not emphasize on just our Black communities , because if they are just filtering the poison to those communities and
only those areas it's a black thing... let's fight for all man kind.. let's start fighting for Humanity .. their becoming more
barbaric because we're allowing them to.. ttheir blood is red just like yours . . The GOD I serve is no respector of persons.
Ms. Cookie Ervin, Fort Worth, TX
Stop the LIES. Time politicians work for the people. Getting where one wonders if there are any honest politicians left!!
Frances, Roseville, MN
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How can you blatantly ignore human beings being poisoned in Flint's water supply without taking any type of action?
Black communities deserve clean drinking water, just like the white communities! We are worthy of clean drinking water
and humane treatment! Eradicate environmental racism!
Felicia Williams, Chicago, IL
It's hard to believe in 2016 the US Government is allowing this to happen to these people. They need to restore the funding
and fix this problem immediately.
Stephanie Hall, Trumbull, CT
The Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program should be fully funded to prevent more tragedies like what is
happening in Flint.
Elise M Marcheff, Brighton, MI
Gov. Snyder needs to resign!!!!!!
Richard Johnsen, Hartwick, NY
This is appalling. Government should be about protecting us all, and equally!
Roxanne Warren, New York, NY
What happened in Detroit is totally unacceptable. You have to wonder , how many more cities is this happening in .?
Henry Stampley, Memphis, TN
Deliberately giving lead-tainted water to children is almost as bad as murder. It should be severely punished.
Jerry Swaim, Sidney, OH
Shame on any political that would turn their backs on this crisis.
Evelyn Cruz, San Diego, CA
Prove to the WORLD that ALL Americans have equality of Life, Liberty and the pursuit to a HEALTHY LIFE.
Fred Nickens, Washington, DC
What has happened in Flint, Michigan is a disgrace. The people that failed the people of Flint should be imprisoned. They
failed to do their jobs. Safe water is fundamental and a human right. I am so ashamed that it happened in the United States.
Belinda Lang, Birmingham, AL
More proof that the KKK has dropped the White Hood robes for Badges, Judges robes & Chairs in every part of government!
The rich that hold office, No longer represent their constituents, But themselves and whom ever can line their pockets! This
is another example Genocide of the Low Income minorities (Blacks, Whites, and All others) ! When will it end?
James E. Prettyman, Syracuse, NY
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I cannot believe what's happening to our cities across the nation. Some of the Governors, Mayor's, City Council people are
corrupt. Glad we got rid of our corrupt Republican Govenator Arnold. From Chicago to Flint to so many other cities, the
people are being harmed by corruption of elected officials and by the police. it's like our major cities are being run by
organized crime bosses. Please don't let them scapegoat anyone and please get to the bottom of how this happened to Flint
in the first place. Being Lead poisoned on purpose is not cool. Being wrongfully killed by police is wrong too. Somebody
should go to jail. Please don't let PGE get away with murder either. We are paying for their wrong doing with higher bills.
Fran Wilkinson, Milpitas, CA
Toxic injury is a very serious consequence of decisions driven by austerity. Government exists to fulfill the needs of people.
Dolores Furtado, Overland Park, KS
Use chelation therapy (try EDTA) on the victims. Do unto others ... ME
Marielle E E, Zephyrhills, FL
Another worthless GOP Governor who should be going down in flames is still in office and I see no effort by the DOJ to
investigate this political crime.
Wayman Williams, Pasadena, CA
what a disgrace, the Government knew about this and just let it get worse, my fear is that this will be devastating in a long
run for the residents of Flint, Michigan and my thoughts and prayers go out to all the people who have been made to suffer
for negligence of what I feel is a corrupt Government
Bruce West, Marietta, GA
EVERYONE HAS A RIGHT TO LIVE! WITH CLEEN WATERS.
Mr Laurie K LA Forte, Wasilla, AK
be accountable, prioritize the needs of the citizens of the USA.... & do the next right thing for the people, no matter their
social standing
Greg weitz, Sacramento, CA
The governor of Michigan should be indicted for what he has done to Flint families. He has especially put young children at
risk for lead poisoning. This is shameful.
Elizabeth Morris, Dayton, OH
This is an untenable situation and these citizens should not have to pay for Snyder & cronies unabashed greed.
Cecilia Banner, Longmont, CO
You should cut funds and subsidies of the oil and gas industry, not funds to protect our children.
Wayne Wathen, Littleton, CO
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HOW could this happen? The FIRST responsibility of government is to protect its people -- ALL its people.
Vera Rushmer, Ocean City, NJ
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Mable Thomas, Atlanta, GA
Is this is what the Republican party wants to poison the American people? If not put the CDC back to doing it's job with the
funding it needs!
Hward Webster, PHOENIX, AZ
Disgraceful and Criminal.
Frances Davis, Brooklyn, NY
This is beyond outrageous! All communities should immediately test their water supplies for lead and any other impurities!
There is no excuse for this kind of occurance. Unbelievable!
Fran Lazerov, Indianapolis, IN
This is beyond outrageous. Makes me sick to my stomach that this could happen in the USA to any community.
Joe Fajen, Nevada City, CA
This is appalling. Snyder and his cohort should be prosecuted for this egregious dereliction of the public trust.
Michele Marantz, Longmeadow, MA
Stop poison the people of FlinT!
Dyan R Oldenburg, Santa Fe, NM
LaTanya Johnson
LaTanya Johnson, Clover, SC
Lead poisoning is unamerican.
Mark Hillenbrand, Oak Lawn, IL
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Feliciana Lilgerose, Aurora, CO
Shame on the government for cutting funding for this program. Not only was this debacle caused by politics but also cutting
the funds to help take care of it is unconscionable. This is not an entitlement. It is to safe guard the people for whom you
work for, in case the Republicans have forgotten.
Gillian Anderson, Santa Rosa, CA
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Accountablility by the Justice Department. This is where the outrage should be.
James D Harris Jr, Richmond, VA
this poisoning is terrible. We can't let these things happen in our country
Cathy Parkhurst, Mandan, ND
This should not be happening in the 21st century!
Mr. Damion Arrick, Columbus, OH
Why must the poor suffer from lack of clean drinking water in America?! Please fix this urgent problem and protect our
children! Thanks
Michelle McConnell Bass, Atlanta, GA
ALL AMERICANS deserve protection from unhealthy (possibly lethal) environmental hazards.
Hazel Poolos, Richfield, NC
All my words right now are disrespected,so with that said i will put Flint Michigan on the prayer list at church.
Janice Owens, Morgan City, LA
Clean and healthy water is a basic right, and the Flint crisis shows that we need to work hard to secure this for all.
Adrian Vetter, Seattle, WA
Can you drink such water?
Harry Chang, Las Vegas, NV
The poison pills of business as usual!
Charles Gillard, BOULDER, CO
ALL THOSE WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS NEED TO BE FIRED AND PROSECUTED!
Karen Levins, ALBUQUERQUE, NM
It is time that the GOP and Corporations are held accountable for there attack on people's health.
Gloria Smith, Newark, OH
Morally, ethically, humanely wrong. Utterly shameful and outrageous the seen and unforseen implications of this man-made
disaster.
Salonia Brown, Philadelphia, PA
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Dear Representative,
Seeing your values in action I am confident you will work hard to see that more kids in Flint suffer and take this poison to
other cities.
Terry Doran, Fort Wayne, IN
This has to STOP! And only other voices joining in will accomplish this.
Navita Gunter, Nashville, TN
Please do not compromise the future of our children's health.Restore the funding to the Center of rDisease Control Healthy
Homes and Lead Poisoning program in fiscal year 2017 budget. Thank you
Rosemarie Perla, Pittsburgh, PA
This is not a new problem, but it is a preventable problem. The history of lead poisoning and its effects on unprotected
children should have no place in the United States of America.
Deborah Peterson, Cambridge, MA
This is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!! How in the world could the one's that run the Water System there in Flint sleep at
night knowing you're poisoning people. Have we lost all Humanity? This is truly a sad situation.
Adrienne Barnes, Scottdale, GA
We can do better. The poor need to have the protection of law, especially when those in power prefer to care for the budget
as a preference over them.
Mary Eisenfeld, Vancouver, WA
Access to clean water should be a natural right. We have to do better!
Alicia McGhee, Chicago, IL
This is a national disgrace, and of course they will blame the public school teachers if these children have trouble learning.
Patricia Bennett, Greenport, NY
Free/ clean water is a human right. Flint administrators should be jailed and fined. All medical costs picked up and plumbing
changed for all... No charge!
Ellen Kirshbaum, Brooklyn, NY
Depraved indifference describes the behavior of Michigan's governor, his administration and his appointed city manager.
Actions speak louder than words. Their NON-actions and LATE-actions broadcasts in no uncertain terms what they think of
all Flint residents. The governor, his administration, staff and appointees place the value of Flint human beings as being
below that of their animals and pets.
Jb Kim, washington, DC
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protect ALL people from lead poisoning. lead was supposed to be removed from paints, housing, etc. decades ago so why is
this still not done?
Carol L Neill, Overland Park, KS
When did we become worst than third world countries?
Clarke Mason, Detroit, MI
Flint is the story of severe governmental criminal activity. A the least, criminal negligence. At the worst, well, you know.
Robert Foley, Seattle, WA
Restore funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and lead posioning. Prevention Program. This is a necessity not an option
Raneisha Meadors, Inglewood, CA
Human rights violations must be persecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Poisoning water systems is an act of genocide!
Dante Boykin, North Olmsted, OH
This is outrageous.
Patrick Delaney, Hermiston, OR
This needs to happen
Mark Mcdougal, SPRINGFIELD, IL
Genocide continues in the USA in the 21st century and our indifference and/or passivness makes us complices.
Marisol Alcantara Ortigoza, Tuskegee Institute, AL
The governor needs to be held accountable along with the water master!!!!
Roger Booth, Springfield,, OR
Atrocious and criminal.
Carol Domansky, Maybee, MI
alanda.wraye@gmail.com
Alanda Wraye, Westminster, CO
Don't you--on so me level--find it incredible that a petition needs to be created for this???? LEAD poisoning--it could be
YOUR family. Think about that. Please.
Cynthia Gecas, Oakland, CA
Poisoning kids deserves life in prison.
Tristen Schmidt, Alameda, CA
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Marceline Carter
Marceline Carter, Wellington, FL
All children in our country must have safe water to drink!
Lara Drouhard, Portland, OR
One word- horrible
Michelle Todd, West Des Moines, IA
What has happened here is deplorable. All US citizens deserve healthy, clean water.
Anne McFall, Jacksonville, FL
Yes
Michelle Sanchez, Colorado Springs, CO
This might as well be labelled as a mass murder!
Robert A. Moore, Pensacola, FL
Monet Boyd
Monet Boyd, Richmond, CA
We are not better than China the way we deal with our citizens' health.
A shame!
Christine Nusse, New York, NY
IN ADDITION, A GREAT PART OF THIS BILL SHOULD BE PAID FOR BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN--NOT THE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OR THE TAXPAYERS OF THE UNITED STATES. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT REPUBLICAN
GOVERNORS AND STATE LEGISLATORS KNOW THAT NO MATTER WHAT THEY DO WRONG IT WILL
EVENTUALLY BE PAID FOR BY THE OTHER 49 STATES!! HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE AND IF ENOUGH OF THEIR
RESPECTIVE CONSTITUENTS REALIZE THAT IT IS HITTING THEM IN THE POCKETBOOK THAT THEY WILL VOTE
OUT THESE FISCALLY AND SOCIALLY IRRESPONSIBLE HACKS AND DEMAND THAT THEY SERVE JAIL TIME
FOR THEIR CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY--POISONING PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, IS WHAT DICTATORS
DO TO THEIR PEOPLE!!! ENOUGH!!!
Annette Masters, Baltimore, MD
Safe water is an American birthright. CDC
must adequately oversee the proper supply of safe water for all American citizens everywhere in our country.
Rose Marie Marie Leather, Phoenix, AZ
My heart is broken over this !
Joanette Walker-Ragsdale, Carrsville, VA
ColorOfChange.org
The only good news here is that some courageous souls made it public. Now it is our responsibility as a nation to make it
right, and to learn from it how to prevent future events of this nature. SHAMEFUL.
Janis Swalwell, Freeland, WA
Criminal trials are in order.
Lehman L King, cleves, OH
It is long past time to provide clean, safe drinking water to the American people
vicki scott, Lino Lakes, MN
Please sue them
Chris O'NEAL, Chesapeake, VA
Sick
Alison Ross, atlanta, GA
The damage from toxin metal poisoning, such as lead poisoning, from our water and air has done such damage because
government agencies have too often been influenced by for-profit businesses rather than by science. We need to stop the
nonsense that science and government regulations are bad and for-profit businesses are good. Inevitably, when businesses
are not forced to pay for the consequences of their evil actions, people suffer and it usually the young, poor or less powerful
who pay the price.
Inaction must stop! Accountability must begin by large fines and imprisonment of business leaders and government leaders
including politicians who allow the business leaders to do great harm
Dr. Mark Johnson, Chicago, IL
The government that we pay taxes to & is suppose to protect it's citizens, is the very organization that takes our money then
lies to the people they are suppose to protect & represent. This is our government. No wonder people are angry & distrustful
of our governing bodies.
Judith Apone, Sagamore Beach, MA
The inaction by the U.S. government is both immoral and unjust. Is it only due to the fact that the community is BLACK??
Ronald Mathsen, Wausau, WI
Your health come first
john cabe, LENOIR CITY, TN
The problem began when the Governor of Michigan took over the city and all legally- elected local officials were kicked
out. The people had no one locally to turn to. Therefore it is evident the Gov. committed crime in taking over the city,
ousting local elected officials and refusing to stop the diversion of water to the Flint River with all the lead pipes connected
to it.
Elaine Leach, Nisswa, MN
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To save money the this outright unsafe problem was put "in" the bodies of human beings, their animals, entire outside
environment (lawns, trees, from watering) did the lead go into the clothing, bedding while in the washing machine? Were
the dishes, pots, pans and knives, forks, spoons coated in lead from hand washing or even from the dish washer?
In the yards where the lawns, trees, flowering plants coated with lead or taken into the plants by their roots? What about the
birds, insects (butterfly's and bees) poisoned?
What happened to, "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"?
Dennis Bihner, PALM SPRINGS, CA
It should never have happened! Those responsible must be dealt with by the law. Irreparable damage has been done to
children and adults...
Rodolfo Carona, Chestnut Hill, MA
Is there a manual on how to hold government officials accountable when they fail to honor the public trust?
Evie Safran, Crozet, VA
This non-enforcement orogram raises tenant awareness as well as landlords without penalty to get health issues taken care of
most efficiently and with less red tape.
Mar Mogoll_n, New London, CT
This is a major health crises that needs to be prevented.
Ellie Meehan, null, FL
This seems like the least we can do!
Jay Byerley, Fountain Hills, AZ
Harriet sims
Harriet Sims, Fairburn, GA
This is but one example of many demonstrating how decisions based on a short-sighted capitalistic ideology end up costing
everybody so much more in the long run.
James+hermon, ,
Criminal. Political reason for poisoning people should not just be Snyder's resignation. He and others who knew should do
prison time.
Gordon Johnson, Alexandria, VA
UNSPEAKABLE TRAGEDY.... AND DELIBERATE CRIME!!! PROSECUTE AND JAIL GOV RICK SNYDER & HIS
CRONIES.
THEY M-U-S-T BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE!
Dorothy Aeto, Portland, OR
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Mary edmunds
Mary Edmunds, San Jose, CA
Each time I hear an utterance re: Flint, I find myself uttering "WHERE IS THE OUTRAGE?" There is absolutely no
reasonable explanation, surely no excuse, and it is imperative that we hold those in authority (the highest authority....in this
case, the governor) responsible.
Rev Monte Hillis, Washington, DC
Makes no sense ..
chester blair, Corpus Christi, TX
Wrong on every level
Chester blair, Corpus Christi, TX
I understand from a Gulf War Veteran that when he was in Desert Storm, a special water system was built to accommodate the
American serviceman who worked in the DESERT. Why not look to Saudia Arabia and Africa for a temporary system to help
the people of Flint, Michigan. How many plastic bottles are needed for this "man made" MONUMENTAL PROBLEM and for
how long!!??
barbara R. chennault\, Sr. sr, Detroit, MI
I am appalled to think that we can allow this to happen to families here in the USA. To imagine the parents fears and anguish
is beyond comprehension and to see local, state and federal governments pass the buck is beyond awful. Act now and do the
right thing for these children and these families.
Charlotte Levi Frank, Montville, NJ
What is going on in the world today
Coskie Wilson, chicago, IL
ColorOfChange.org
I am a taxpayer and voter on Long Island, NY. The news reports I am seeing over the crisis in Flint, MI where residents are
being forced to drink, bathe in AND pay for unsafe, contaminated and corrosive drinking are appalling and egregious human
rights violations. While I realize that it isn't happening here, we cannot afford to adopt that attitude, as Flint can easily
happen anywhere whenever greedy elected officials decide to save a buck at the expense of tens of thousands of residents.
This issue in particular hits home for me as just 4 years ago, I contacted the EPA, my local congressman and Suffolk County
Water Authority regarding a series of copper pinhole leaks in my co-op's complex as a result of items used to purify our
water. Thankfully we had private testing done to ensure that our water is safe, but whose to say that if no action is taken
against the responsible persons in Flint, MI, that someone in my area won't get the bright idea that they can save the Town
some money and change our water supply source without regard for lead poisoning and mass contaminating an entire city,
its children and future generations?
I am appalled that no action is being taken. Residents of Flint are being threatened to pay for water that General Motors
stopped using more than a year ago because it was corroding steel automotive parts. Those who refuse to pay for this
corrosive water find themselves faced with threats by state officials who threaten water shut offs and even removing children
from homes that owe water balances and placing those children in foster care. Is this really America in 2016?
Genessee County Jail in Michigan is also forcing Inmates to drink the contaminated Flint Water. These are human rights
violations, egregious ones at that occurring right here on US soil. No immediate remediation appears to be taking place.
Residents are being given Brita filters, but no officials are even saying or appear to be certain whether such filters will rid
that water of the corrosive contaminants that destroyed GM's steel. I voted for you as my Senator, because I know you are a
person of integrity and against abusive practices such as what is occurring in Flint. I ask you to please bring immediate relief
to the people of Flint and accountability to those responsible for poisoning and entire city and future generation. Thank you
for your attention.
Andrea Payne, New York, NY
I lived in Flint when the water was healthy, years ago. The current situation makes me cry for Flint and its people!
Jack Burgess, Chillicothe, OH
We should force you to drinktheir water, that is what you deserve. Well I could come up with a number of good ideas like
you can eat shit get out of office you corrupt asshole..
Ishmael Abraham, Flatrock, NC
Save lives first then money.
Joseph Roland, Hollywood, FL
Do the right thing. Clean up, pay for Heath costs and never let this happen again!
Kris McDaniel-Miccio, Denver, CO
Save lives first then money.
Joseph Roland, Hollywood, FL
Take care of these people.
John Weinhold, Olean, NY
ColorOfChange.org
How could this happen? How could anyone see that water and use it or pay for it. Shame on the governor and shame on the
people that didn't stand up for themselves.
Renee Spain, Greensboro, NC
Nurenberg!
John Herron, Charlotte, NC
It's hard to believe that such a obvious travesty could occur, and it's inexcusable. Immediate action to save the citizens of
Flint must be taken.
Wendy Rieder, Old Saybrook, CT
Rosa Mendicino
Rosa Mendicino, Albany, CA
Funding needs to be restored to the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program to
protect vulnerable communities. Thank you.
Judith Schumacher-Jennings, Walnut Creek, CA
Mary Battenfeld
Mary Battenfeld, Jamaica Plain, MA
As usual, the most vulnerable and under represented segments of society are paying the price for the rich to get richer.
Dorothy Fitch, Yonkers, NY
Mary Battenfeld
Mary Battenfeld, Jamaica Plain, MA
Mary Battenfeld
Mary Battenfeld, Jamaica Plain, MA
Step up gov't!
Kim crickard, San Diego, CA
Marsha R Moore
Marsha R Moore, Baltimore, MD
And prosecute the guilty parties, especially the governor.
TJ Firebrook, Cary, NC
ColorOfChange.org
THIS IS MORE POISON FROM RIGHT WING NUTS. THEY ARE TRYING TO DISMANTAL VOTING RIGHTS. CRAP IS
THE ONLY IDEA THEY HAVE
GREGORY MARSTELLER, CANFIELD, OH
This a wake up call to do something about led poisoning! Than allow it hurt ppl in the community any longer!
Helen Oyekan, Richmondville, NY
Elyria Zuniga
Elyria Zuniga, New Orleans, LA
The Flint water crisis is well beyond outrageous. Those responsible must be removed and jailed. The water company needs
to be investigated as well. The federal gov't must step in to ensure such poisoning never happens again, in any community.
Stephanie Low, New York, NY
This is not America -- we continue to fight to environmental, economical, political, socail and judicial justice
Mrs. Claudia S. Gray, Queens Village, NY
time for the start taking accountability for Flint as well as other cities in Michigan
David McMaster, Cathedral City, CA
Restore full federal funding of this critical program!
Cheryl Jones, SEATTLE, WA
THIS IS SUCH AN IMPORTANT ISSUE!
Susan Marie Mondor, Gansevoort, NY
COME ON YOU GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS OF FLINT..............GET GOING & GET THIS BIG PROBLEM FIXED!!!
Ruth Pahinui, Waimanalo, HI
The Declaration of Independence promises Americans "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness". Where the hell are these
for Flint?
Steve Drucker, Sherrard, IL
Lonnie Thomas
Lonnie Thomas, Palmdale, CA
I think it's ridiculous that the U.S. Government can't get up off it's ass and do what is right. This country is more corrupt than
Mexico.
Michael Connell, El Paso, TX
ColorOfChange.org
Thid is ETHNIC GENOCIDE of Black people in America. This GENOCIDE have been happening for 460 years and no one
on this planet have brought this up. This the RELIGION OF WHITE SUPREMACY ON THIS PLANET.
Curtis sanders, Charleston, SC
The health and well-being of US citizens is a right and must be protected.
Patricia A. Banyard, Matteson, IL
stop the poisoning in flint michigan
Jerrywall L. wall, Queensvillage, NY
dlyourgirl@gmail.com
P Annette DarknLovely Gray, Williston, SC
The value capitalism places on life are strikingly vulgar!
Sir D she purports to be "The Land of the Brave & Home of The Free" is an always has questionable at best. Greene,
Houston, TX
Clear water is a right, not a privilege.
Iyalosa Songonjoko Adeyemo, Dallas, TX
Any program that helps our citizenry be less stupid is worth spending the money.
Michael Shupe, Hancock, MI
Big business is killing our kids with toxins everywhere.
Maureen A Absten, COLUMBUS, OH
It is a Mational Shame
Hector Palchik, Fairfax, VA
Shame!
Ruth Twiggs, Richmond, VA
help these people
Pat warstler, Goshen, IN
Lisa Aaronson
Lisa Aaronson, San Mateo, CA
such urgent crisis needs an immediate solution and immediate funding
Anna Giacoma Giacoma Bottalat, Arlington, MA
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state and local governments are run by sub human whatever/not people......
Sharon Patterson, Pembroke Pines, FL
Solitary confinement for the Michigan authorities !!!
Bo Svensson, Santa Rosa, CA
Robin Allen
Robin, Jamaica, NY
I'm a Flint, MI resident
Chall Ruffin, Flint, MI
Rick Snyder (I won't honor him with the title of Governor) must be charged and if found guilty, sent to jail for the long term
effects he has had on peoples' lives.
Bonnie Erickson, Brooklyn, NY
I would definitely agree that it makes sense to restore funding to the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
programs. An ounce of prevention beats even 15 ounces of cure.
Frank Glass, Albany, OR
We do know the dangers of lead.
Colin Kay, Tinley Park, IL
WE WON'T STAND FOR IT!
Sharon Maxwell-Hendricks, Portland, OR
DISGRACEFUL in the 21st century. Gov. should be punished and I think this HAS to be STRONGLY PUSHED for!
Ellinor Washington, Philadelphia, PA
I think this is another environmental racism...
Unconscionable. Where is the CDC?
Ann Hardman, Louisville, KY
Why? Why? Why? Why the children? They are monsters and should be in jail.
Freeman Murray, Silver Spring, MD
This is a modern day atrocious act that has gone on far too long. When will the government hold those who knew
accountable?
Sherita Heath, Bronx, NY
ColorOfChange.org
This is just nameless. Reject the philosophy that writes off entire populations . js
Joseph Sabatini, Albuquerque, NM
clean water is a human right
Sue&Tim Scholl, Kansas City, MO
Flint Michigan's suffering is a tragedy that was absolutely avoidable. Fire those involved who did nothing and step up to do
what is right for the citizens of Flint. I'm embarrased at how this has been handled or mishandled.
Patricia Bready, Cincinnati, OH
Do the right thing
Walter C. Cloud, Decatur, GA
They should go to jail! !!!!!!!
David Mason Carter, Hamilton, VA
The government works for the peoples interest WITHOUT THE WORKING CLASS YOU HAVE NOTHING! Keep them
healthy and safe this is NOT A THIRD WORLD NATION. THIS IS NOT THE COUNTRY I GREW TO BE PROUD OF!
Jenn Ramautar, Saint Paul, MN
Rick Snyder should not only resign, he should be arrested and charged with criminal negligence. If anyone dies as a result of
it, the word homicide should be added to the charges. He has done irreparable harm to his constituents, and he has no
excuse.
Stephen Whiteley, Underhill Center, VT
This is deliberate and premeditated murder!
Kathleen Perry, Houston, TX
YES I AM YELLING, THIS IS LIFETIME CONSEQUENCES FOR CHILDREN THAT COULD NOT MAKE A CHOICE,
THEY WERE NEVER GIVEN A CHOICE. WHAT PART OF THIS IS CRIMINAL ACTIONS DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND?
RICK SNYDER IS A TWO BIT LYING THIEVING CRIMINAL WHAT PART DONT' YOU UNDERSTAND? AND HE AND
HIS MANAGEMENT TEAM ALL BELONG IN JAIL FOR ALONG LONG TIME...
Glenn Ross, Eureka, CA
This could easily be Tennessee with a disaster in Oakridge. This represents the the beginning of climate change disasters as
well. We must prepare ourselves to handle these issues in a humane and caring manner for our fellow citizens.
Rhonda Cowden, KNOXVILLE, TN
ColorOfChange.org
Gov Snyder and the Republican Party in MI have failed to act in a responsible manner and thus have place a large number of
individuals at risk for health problems that would have been avoided by wise and concerned public administration of the
city's utilities.
Kevin woods, Normal, IL
Pure clean water must be available to ALL Americans!
Linda Triplett, Blue Springs, MO
Nobody should suffer from lead poisoning anywhere in this country in 2016! Absolutely shameful!
Brenda Litman, Minneapolis, MN
The lower the income, the greater the moral responsibility on those who govern.
John Huddle, La Pine, OR
This should never happen in the world's richest country.
C Stoutamyer, atlanta, GA
This is truly a disgrace that this was done to the people of Flint !!!
Jacki Deamer, Wakefield, RI
Please stop this outrage.
Kathi Turner, Van Nuys, CA
The CDC has an obligation to prevent lead poisoning. Give them the funds to continue this preventive program!
Lisa A Kavanaugh, Oberlin, OH
This issue has to be a priority. It affects children, and they should come before anything else.
Nancy Enright, Bloomfield, NJ
The cuts made to lead poisoning programs are unacceptable and, yes, discriminatory. They deserve to be fully funded.
James D Vragel, Cranbury, NJ
Armenda Bonds
Armenda Bonds, Atlanta, GA
everyone knew about it , this is disgusting
devon jmuhammad, Newark, NJ
Clean water and air should be a given. Restore funding for these basic needs.
Joan Walker, Chenango Forks, NY
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LINDA BROWN
Linda Brown, Decatur, GA
We should do all we can to prevent anything like this from happening again. This is where our tax dollars should be going
rather than to wasteful federal agencies.
Catherine Gibbons, Worcester, MA
The importance of government funding that helps protect Americans living where they are more likely to be exposed to
pollution cannot be overemphasized. Restore funding to protect the economically disadvantaged.
Samuel Brungardt, Saint Paul, MN
I support flint all the way I think its terrible what is happening and I'm doing whatever I can in my home town of Cincinnati
to help!
Jolice Turner, Cincinnati, OH
Unclean and poisonous water is unacceptable. It's deplorable. This needs to stop at Flint.
Anne Dette, Brooklyn, NY
Access to clean water is a fundamental human right. People of conscience, whoever you are, rise up. People are more
important than money.
Marie Norrell, Fort Worth, TX
Every penny paid by affected families since the switchover should be refunded to them immedicately and no further charges
until the water has been certified for quality by the federal government.
John & Anita Larkworthy, Decatur, GA
It is appalling that local and state government allowed this to happen.
Vanette Mcconahey, Bethalto, IL
Mary Cella
Mary Cella, Elburn, IL
Stop United States Justice Dept. Should be ashamed what is more important you let these children and families maybe you
should join Gov.Snyder and quit
Ronald Galloway, Burtonsville, MD
What happened to Flint's water is an outrage.
John D Wyndham, PETERBOROUGH, NH
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Oakland, CA 94612
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He is just another business man in charge of government; that's like an atheist running a church. business and government
are not the same set of skill sets.
Albert Copeland, Belton, TX
STOP KILLING OUR PEOPLE
Maxine Jefferson, Tallahassee, FL
My family lives there along with the elders in my family. Down to pregnant relatives. If this were you and your family, you
would do whatever you are Able to do, to rectify this! Treat me as your family and know by helping family, we will ever
grow stronger. So family, please pass this bill, our legacy is counting on you. This is so difficult to think, or speak that the
state government and some US Senators are responsible for ending lives in my family over Gods restoration, water?
Angel Knight, Gary, IN
Tamekia L Cummings
Tamekia L Cummings, Austin, TX
jpanko@msn.com
John Panko, Chicago, IL
Outrageous that this problem was ignored so long. Definite need for federal over site by CDC!
Melanie Mouzoon MD M.D., Houston, TX
clean water is a right
Joyce Harvey, NASHVILLE, NC
Cabrini shyers
Cabrini Shyers, Tulsa, OK
STOP KILLING PEOPLE
Maxine Jefferson, Tallahassee, FL
HELP PAY 4 ALL
D Burkart, North Hollywood, CA
This is what you are supposed to, do so do it!
Phillip C'de C'de Baca, null, CA
No child should be exposed to lead!!!
kids will suffer irreversible damage to their brain!
LouAnn Colvin, Marshall, MN
ColorOfChange.org
What has happened in Flint is not only Un-American but fundamentally immoral.
Bruce Cox, Brevard, NC
Worthless fascist parasites
Harold Manning, Martinsburg, WV
The time is long over due for a "New Deal" type of nation wide commitment to rebuild our infrastructures and to hold
accountable those who are guilty of malfeasance of office in publicly held offices. We absolutely MUST send those who are
guilty, to definite long term prison sentences. Otherwise, all our infrastructure will get much, much worse and very soon, at
that.
Dr. Drs. Wayne Pamela Pamela, San Antonio, TX
This crisis in MI is just the tip. Protect our people - OUR PEOPLE!
Ron Standley, Larkspur, CO
Chuckie Coulter
Chuckie Coulter, Decatur, GA
What a waste
Anthony bartleson, Melbourne, FL
Barbara A. Nolen
Barbara Nolen, Los Angeles, CA
Please do something as this is disgraceful. We can give tax breaks to 1% but can't fund living saving bills.
anna Brigham, Vienna, VA
this is criminal!!! Unethical, Unaccptabe, and Inhumane!
K. Lipps, Prairie Village, KS
Alice Simms
Alice Simms, MIAMI, FL
FLINT is why we regulated in the first place, because people were being made sick by decisions putting people after money
Gina de Miranda, Concord, CA
We must make sure that communities are protected from environmental hazards and disasters.
Robin Taylor, Rochester, MN
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Kerry A. Gallagher
Kerry Gallagher, West Palm Beach, FL
Let's straighten this dials aster out quick!
Marion vannamen, Portland, OR
Contaminated water, food and air should be closely monitored by city, county, state and national entities.
Dolores Lucero, Houston, TX
Those that are responsible should be on the hook for this gross mistake. Fracking in our ground water with unknown
chemicals should not happen either.. But the people that had to endure this lead contaminated water for over a year should
be given something more than an apology.
Donald Howe, Fall City, WA
Even if the Flint poisoning was not intentional it was NOT accidental.
Systemic inequality is a reality in the U.S. and it must be addressed or our pretense to national greatness will remain just
that.
William Weiswasser, Huntington Woods, MI
Dana Higgins
Dana Higgins, Yonkers, NY
Obviously this request is based on medical necessity.
Donna Hilton, Aurora, CO
Totally preventable and even, today, that same disgusting water is being sent to their homes! Why hasn't something been
done???
Gail Alford, Eureka, CA
Lead in drinking water is deadly and dangerous. All Americans should have lead free water to drink.
Roberto Lovato, Portland, OR
It's the right thing to do!
Jane Hill, Clermont, FL
This would never happen to majority white cities. This is a total disgrace.
Jennifer Dozier, Boston, MA
ColorOfChange.org
One of the most basic responsibilities of just government is ensuring that no one is allowed to lie about the safety of the
water we drink, the air we breathe, or the food we eat. Failing to fund the Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
program of the CDC is simply unacceptable, particularly given the clear evidence from communities like Flint Michigan
that local municipalities cannot be relied on to tell the truth.
Michele Cox, Castro Valley, CA
The Department of Justice should be involved in this matter. The Govenor should resign.
Ruby K. Muhammad, Corona, NY
Good government should mean good health for its citizens. Government support should be not limited to good roads, good
economy, good public safety. Health is an important part of our community. Flint shows how limited government fails its
citizens.
Ralph Wright, Patchogue, NY
Robina Barlow
Robina Barlow, ,
unacceptable
Dee Davis, Pflugerville, TX
Disgraceful and wicked neglect and unconcern for the poor and minority!
Ingrid Bennett, Charlotte, NC
It's unthinkable that the U.S. wouldn't restore the CDC's Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program.
Christine Deyss, Delmar, NY
Clean water for blacks
Veronica Bastian, Walterboro, SC
That this has been going on for so long with such terrible exposure and cost to the victims is a travesty. Actual remedy and
repair, not "band-aids" of filters, must be immediate!
Barbara Haga, Portland, OR
The governor should go to jail immediately.
Jan and Larry Slobin, Portland, OR
Besides being unconscionable, it is incredibly short-sighted to cut funding for lead poisoning prevention; so cheap
compared to the societal costs of higher numbers of brain-damaged persons--the health care, the lost potential, and more--it
is incalculable.
Ms. Susan Lippman, Austin, TX
ColorOfChange.org
This poisoning of the citizens of Flint Muchigan is unconscionable. Work to correct this situation today. Flint and
elsewhere. Thank you.
Kathleen Phelan, Berwyn, IL
Govenor Snyder needs to be replaced and the people need better representation. How can he get away with poisoning his
people? This is what happens when one person has all the power and decision making for everyone. We supposedly live in a
Democracy and Flint got left out. Flint needs to be heard and this needs to be taken care of now. Snyder needs to go. He was
a bad idea to begin with.
Candice Silverstein, North Hollywood, CA
Snyder should be chains. If a terrorist poisoned our water, he's be . . . oh wait, that's Snyder . . . and yes, he's a terrorist!
Tim Hays, Elmhurst, IL
The scab has been ripped off the festering poison inside the body politic every single time a RETHUGLICAN gains power.
Vote for PROGRESSIVE values: BERNIE SANDERS for President. Flint is the symbol of the corruption of our once vaunted
democracy.
Marjorie Trifon, null, SC
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere!" Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Bilal Yasin El-Amin, Richmond, VA
The USA is a citadel of racism. This problem is indicative of a larger problem in American society.
Joseph Hancock, Los Angeles, CA
No one in this country should have to worry about the quality and safety of their water supply. There needs to be dire
consequences to anyone who abuses this right.
Katherine Kautz, Denver, CO
C'mon, now....if state government is not able to do the most basic of functions, then those who are in charge MUST step
down, and let those who are capable of managing basic public services take over!!!!!
Darcyll Dale, South Hamilton, MA
And they wonder why the incidence of crime is high in minority/poor communities. This goes a long way to explain the why
of the above. My God - will we ever learn???
Marcia Kellotat, Willard, MO
Disgraceful! For far to long polluting corporations and incompetent/dishonest public officials have been given free passes
for their misdeeds and failures. Jail cells should be waiting for theses offenders.
Dave Frederick, Montague, MI
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Do the right thing for once..............screw tax cuts for the wealthy, we are ALL Americans.
Richard Kopystynsky, Boynton Beach, FL
Well into the 21st century we need to stop the scourge of lead poisoning in modern society. People who are lead poisoned as
children cannot live up to their full potential and are more likely to end up without adequate education with all those life
long ramifications. As I "white" R.N. treating heroin addiction in the African-American community I am appalled and
sickened to see the continued deeply entrenched structural racism which allows such enormous acts of aggression on whole
swaths of America unpunished. Were a single "lone wolf" or ISIS person to carry out such an act as has happened by
politicians and bureaucrats of Flint, Michigan there would be no jail sentence to long for such a crime.
Here in Baltimore I see lead poisoning among many of my clients suffering from heroin addiction. If we don't fund the CDC
Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program we will still spend the money on juvenile "justice" , prisons and
lost quality of life for entire communities due to lead poisoning.
LIke polio, smallpox and other maladies which have been controlled and conquered, lead poisoning needs to stop in the
USA if we are to be a functional society.
Sincerely,
Corinne Borel, R.N.
Corinne Borel, Baltimore, MD
Shame on who ever caused thisome problem. They d houl f do some hard time.
Johnnie B. harvey, Windermere, FL
If every decision maker had to have their children live with the consequences of their (in)actions, the world would be a
different place.
Ann Galbraith Miller, Duluth, MN
restore funding to pre 2012 levels.
Joseph L. Sistare Sr., Charlotte, NC
The Flint water crisis and lead poisoning issues are horrendous. These children will have so many problematic issues facing
them as they grow into teens and young adults. Who will be monitoring their plight? It's really sad, but I don't think many of
our elected officials care. Let us remember Katrina, and all the black families that were placed in those trailers. It will be up
to different organizations to get involved, and religious institutions. Lead poisoning exists in many inner city dwellings
across the nation.
Nola Andrews, Essex, MD
Take care of lost jobs. Restore the CCC for the purpose of repairing and updating our infrastructure.
Diane, iak hill, VA
The Truth Shall Set US Free!!
Tim Hamilton, Pittsburg, KS
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This is criminal. Those who knowingly did this should be charged with attempted murder.
Sara Lisa, Tucson, AZ
Rosemary Germany
Rose Germany, Mount Clemens, MI
Human health needs to be held as precious right for all. No compromise is acceptable. Polluters are to be held accountable ,
and must restore the water at their expense. Quality water supply is mandatory for all.
Susan Turner, WARREN, IL
Criminal!!!
James Betz, Sutherlin, OR
Outraged. And people are still required there to pay their water bill. When they don't pay their water bill they lose their
homes and sometimes their children. Jail the perpetrators! Stop requiring people to pay for poisoned water!
Leslie Newman, Las Vegas, NV
Pay for all of the damage done!
Tam Ryan, Mesa, AZ
Government's main lob is to ensure the total safety safety of its citizens, not the other way around.
Benvineto Watson, Boynton Beach, FL
Christine Dobrowolski
Christine Dobrowolski, Louisville, KY
Tushundra Graves
Tushundra Graves, Jackson, TN
Soo Sorry For This Tragedy!!
Elaine Green, Chattanooga, TN
And it's no after-thought that I urge that ALL water service bills to Flint residents be cancelled, retroactively to the date of
switching to river water.
Sue DiCara, El Paso, TX
Stop pandering to those who don't care or be voted out of office!
Michael Kurtz, Washington, DC
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We as a nation cannot afford to disable healthy children, and care for them for the next 70 years of life.
Linda L Smith, Des Moines, IA
This is a total GOP disgrace!
Jerry Voss, Missoula, MT
People shouldn't have to worry about what might be in their drinking water. Restore full money to the CDC Health Homes
and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
Rose Riker, Sioux City, IA
Republicans seem to be ALL TALK/NO ACTION.
Charles Lehmann, Paterson, NJ
There are no words for the depths of how low the officials will stupe!
Anthony bartleson, Melbourne, FL
this situation could have been prevented but once again mining and transportation of fossil fuels counts more than the
health of the people of this nation.
Kate Ruland, Dorset, VT
This should never have been allowed to happen in America! Now, we have to fix this and fix it right! Replace those bad
pipes----even in the homes! File charges against the State officials, including the Governor!
Mary Anne Woodrom, Lufkin, TX
The Flint water crisis sounds like the small pox blankets that the US Army gave to Tribal people knowing full well the high
risk to the Native population. As a nation we have taken action against countries engaged in genocide. Can you honestly
tell me that lead contamination, slashed funding for CDC Lead Poisoning Prevention, slashed funding for safety-net
programs, and trigger-happy police do not amount to the same thing? These policies are outrageous. FYI, I'm white and I
vote in every primary and general election. For a start, fully fund the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
Program.
S Brownell, BERWYN, IL
This is jarring. How many "Flints" will it take to show America how REAL environmental racism is???
Semhal Tekeste, Alexandria, VA
Consciously and deliberately ignoring the poisoning of water supplies is murder.
Earll H Nikkel Jr, Denver, CO
Arrest, try, imprison "Slick" Snyder!
Leonard Jay Jay Hastings, Manchester, MI
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Restoring funding for this program will help alleviate this terrible situation.
Randolph Willoby, Webster, TX
It is time now for there to be a comprehensive review of our environmental protection standards.
William Smith, New York, NY
RESTORE FUNDING NOW
Doris Falk, Colville, WA
Is this really the greatest country in the world when a community is poisoned by lead in the water?
Kathleen Brennan, Pittsburgh, PA
Please work towards healing longstanding racial injustices in our country by restoring funding for the CDC Healthy Homes
and Lead Poisoning Prevention program. As a middle class, white kid growing up in a house with old paint, I was privileged
enough to have adequate medical care to get tested for lead poisoning when I was young. It's important to me that other
children are kept just as safe from the environmental hazards in their lives, no matter what their race or socioeconomic status
is.
Morgana Warner-Evans, Haverford, PA
This is criminal.
Peter Peter Berman, Bloomington, MN
We know how to solve this problem and the consequences if we don't. This is a true public health emergency and we need to
take care of it NOW.
RN Mary Frances Kelly-Poh BSN, Benicia, CA
Shame on all of you.
Ricoh Battle, Atlanta, GA
Funding for detection of chemicals, and more importantly, oversight of local leadership to prevent irresponsible decisions
such as the one(s) that occurred in the recent Flint water crisis is needed to protect people, especially those that are most
vulnerable.
Diana Paninos, Narberth, PA
Children and families deserve to be safe from lead poisoning.
Regi Teasley, Ithaca, NY
In this case, as in many others, MORE regulation is absolutely critical!
Susan J J. Murphy, Saugerties, NY
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RESTORE FUNDING NOW AND DEAL WITH THE VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM
Gerald Falk, Colville, WA
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filippine de Haan, Bedford, NY
A full federal and state investigation should be done to determine how the water supply contamination of Flint could have
been allowed to go on for so long. If shown to be culpable, the administration of Flint should be brought up on charges that
involve jail time if convicted.
Michael Burgess, Ithaca, NY
Please restore funding for the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program in the
Fiscal Year 2017 budget.
Michael Dorr, Columbia Falls, ME
US citizens should NEVER be subjected to a poisoned water system! We are spending trillions on war but not helping the
children who are part of our future. Just imagine that this happened to your child.
D Hilpipre, Eden Prairie, MN 55347, MN
Please do not stop until someone, the criminals that did and/or allowed it are punished!
Kim Mayfield, Tacoma, WA
This is despicable money grubbing at its worst. And if it's true this was an attempt to privatize water distribution, it's criminal
and racist in so many ways.
Alida Rol, Portland, OR
Yan T. Black
Yan Black Taegon Black Nia Bryant-Wilmore, Topeka, KS
The situation in Flint is appalling and all efforts to correct this IMMEDIATELY must be implemented. The impact on the
health and welfare of the residents of Flint is frightening. This is a genuine state of emergency.
Wendy Tucker, West Hollywood, CA
The Governor should be put in jail for what he did.
Karen Wilkerson, Briarwood, NY
At this point, I am almost embarresed to let anyone know I was born and raised in Michigan (Detroit, to be exact!). But the
lead-poisoning problem is large enough, and wide-spread enough to require that EVERY STATE - backed by the Federal
Government - see that this problem is brought to an end, and SOON!
As a nation, we should be ashamed at such incredible failings!
Fr Robert C Granfeldt, Augusta, GA
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Just do it.
Mark Butler, miami beach, FL
This is HAPPENING NOW, this must happen now!
Linda Carlson, Cedar Hill, TX
Restoring funding for healthy homes for all the people most in need is the right thing to do.
Dee Packard, Portland, OR
I have family in Flint, I think it's sad the nobody is taking action to give clean water to Americans!!! You can give them all
the drinking water in the world but what about their bath water??? This need is at an all time high to get clean water to bath
and drink in Flint!!!!
Nikia Riddle, Saint Paul, MN
This is a disgrace to our country and the governor of that state!
Juan Alcala, Arroyo Hondo, NM
This is clear evidence of how corrupt some politics are in our current environment. People are getting elected who care more
about expanding their wallet than about the constituents they are elected to serve. This is a disgrace and I pray this Governor
will be brought up on criminal charges. Justice would be to have him drank a gallon of the water he has inflicted on others.
P M Martin, Upper Marlboro, MD
Problems in low income and minority communities are all too often ignored by public officials. All those responsible for the
lead poisoning need to be held accountable. Funding needs to be restored, The fact that a petition is necessary is a disgrace!
Jacqueline Bobnick, Lawrence, PA
Flint Lives Matter!!!
B Howard, Mount Clemens, MI
The citizens of Flint, Michigan should demand a refund for their utility payments, beginning with the date the poisoned
water started flowing into their homes and businesses. These consumers should also demand that the State pay all medical
bills arising from the contaminated water. Without such requirements or penalties, local and state government officials
throughout this nation will continue to (wrongly) believe they can shortchange citizens.
I can only hope this deplorable incident -- added to a whole litany of wrongs done to communities of colour -- will wake all
progressive voters from our stupor, compel us to get our voter registrations in order now, and to turn out in historic numbers
in the fall in order to vote for candidates that will finally act on the behalf of citizens, not big business or big billionaires.
If not now, then when?
Wendy Brezin, Jacksonville, FL
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This is outrageous!!!
Miss Melissa Forrest-Garcia, San Francisco, CA
It is incomprehensible that in the United States of America there are people who do not have access to clean water. Those
responsible cannot go unpunished. We must never allow something like this to happen again.
Joana Young, Chicago, IL
It is imperative to do whatever is necessary to protect the people!!!
Bunny Daubner, Bristol, VT
Flint Lives Matter!
B L. Howard, Gary, IN
Stop lead in our water.
Dorie Sicher, Carmichael, CA
This the most blatantly racist, criminal act that should be punished with a prison sentence, where this "governor" should be
made to drink the water that he fed to Flint>
John Fulop, W. Stockbridge, MA
Punish the greedy callous perpetrators of this crime---Snyder and his associates/pals!
A. Zide, Chicago, IL
Should never have gotten to this point. We are not a 3rd world country. Fix it!
Marcia Kemp, Little Rock, AR
I don't know what in the F is wrong with leadership that can sit and watch a child die of lead poisoning and still wring his
hands.
If something isn't done to provide Flint with emergency water the people should bring back the lunching of the responsible
party.
Richard Falzone, ALLIANCE, OH
Someone needs to go to jail as the result of this. It is nothing short of criminal. Straight talk is what is needed. Not a bunch of
goobligook.
Barbara J Brickhouse, Suffolk, VA
We are revisiting another crisis and response of a generation or more ago. Safe water, lead-free, has been taken for granted in
even the poorest areas (and should be a birth-right of all Americans). But lead is still dangerous, and present, in our daily
lives. Please restore funding and priority to heavy metal poisoning prevention. Thank you.
William White, Seattle, WA
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This is an absolute outrage. Criminal charges need to be filed against the governor and anyone else who knew and did
nothing. I can think of a few charges: Obstruction of justice, racial profiling, bias crime...the list goes on.
Nadine Billard, Montclair, NJ
It is an outrage that we are not taking better care of our citizens, especially the children.
Susan E Marcus, Portland, OR
Poison water is a clear manifestation of a racist divide affecting people of color all across the US.
Susan Higgins, Austin, TX
This is very likely the tip of the iceberg for much of the drinking water in our country sad.
David Coleman, COBB, CA
Greed and corruption are poisoning and killing Americans. How can this happen?
Janet Tice, Chapel Hill, NC
They know exactly what they was doing poisoning the black community.
Benjamin Cochrane, Tulsa, OK
What the Governor of Michigan and the Emergency Manager of Flint did was CRIMINAL. They should be criminally
prosecuted for CHILD ENDANGERMENT.
Romi Elnagar, Baton Rouge, LA
Someone or multiple people need to go to jail. What was done is criminal. Straight talk is what is needed, not a bunch of tap
dancing around when discussing the issue. The whole situation is disgusting, saving money at the expense of human lives.
Barbara J Brickhouse, Suffolk, VA
This Situation in Flint is nothing less than Evil Racism! And You must make it right and not only Provide PLENTY of
WATER CLEAN WATER to these folks You must make REPARATIONS to all the citizens of Flint for All they have
lost...These Folks can't and shouldn't even trust their City much less the persons and agencies that made this HORRIBLE
decision
Janine Finnie, Carrollton, GA
This is a disgrace
Colleen mcConnell, Hamilton, NY
A nation that cannot protect its most vulnerable citizens should not be claiming its superiority around the world.
Wendy Mueller, McLean, VA
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DUH!!!
Russell Tarason, South Berwick, ME
DUH!!!
Russell Tarason, South Berwick, ME
Fix the problem now. It's disgraceful that this day and age in America this is happening.
Jim Holmes, Cambridge, OH
The Governor needs to resign... Many children will be effected by this tragedy.
Linda, Sacramento, CA
Thie injustice that has taken place is criminal, disgusting and immoral.
Karina Williams, columbia, SC
No one or group is expendable. Protections must be returned. They were put in place for a reason.
Linda Castillo, Carmichael, CA
I didn't know that this area was predominantly-Black. That state officials would prolong a unhealthy and dangerous
condition through a callous disregard for human life cannot be tolerated.
Recently, my water bill has skyrocketed to higher than those being paid by these poor, unfortunate victims. Is this a piling
on of greed and sloth to this abomination? May God strike a reckoning!
Keith Jones, Washington, DC
This is sickening...I would make everyone that
has caused this be made to drink it for months. . Leaving office is too easy...The
State MUST take care of all effected.
Gloria Gonzales, DEERFIELD BEACH, FL
This is a outrage! where in greatest country in the world due we have these third world country problems? Would this go in a
white community? or Jewish community? How sad.
Kevin Wilson Sr., Bellport, NY
Ron thomas
Ronald Thomas, pomona, CA
As a person who was born and raised in Flint, Michigan, I want to help anyway I can.
Beverly J. Ampy, Durham, NC
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The criminal decisions and actions of the governor of Michigan and his appointed hit-men must be prosecuted in a court of
law!
Roland H. Simon, Charlottesville, VA
Everyone should feel safe at home, don't refund this program
Frank Curley, Middletown, NY
Something like this should be easily prevented! The whole purpose of a water company is to maintain the water supply sent
to the millions of homes in any given area. Therefore there should always be a quality control department. Since there is one
at each water company, I have a hard time believing that this was a problem that couldn't have been diverted. I believe the
individuals involved in mishandling this lead poisoning crisis should step down. There is no excuse that something like this
has happened on their watch.
Kenny Malachi, Winter Park, FL
Love and Light!
OlgaMaria Carmen, Waukesha, WI
Keisha Morris
Keisha Morris, Bronx, NY
Shame on you GOP
Lali, Brockton, MA
Enough with the rhetoric. Jail or at least fine and fire the mayor. What he did and allowed is harmful to thousands of people
who appear to have no recourse? What kind of country is this? Who and what do we care about? Action now!
Leslie Brooks, Seattle, WA
What has happened in Flint is beyond obscene. You do not have to be African-American, as I am not, in order to see this.
Black and low-income communities need equal protection.
Mary Zoeter, Alexandria, VA
This isn't a Third World Country! Protect our water!
Kathy Dominguez, Lincoln, NE
The lead poisoning epidemic occurred years ago and is still happening with slum landlords renting lead infested run down
apartments to poor families in poor neighborhoods. This lead poisoning in water in Flint, Michigan is unacceptable and has
to be rectified.
Vee White, Taunton, MA
Unconscionable
Kari Krug, Cold Spring Harbor, NY
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A simple expectation that the government will provide ALL of its citizens with clean water has now become obsolete. The
greatest country in the world. The greatest country in the world. ..click your heels when saying this statement.
Cynthia Bennett, New York, NY
"The Peacemaker taught us about the Seven Generations. He said, when you sit in council for the welfare of the people, you
must not think of yourself or of your family, not even of your generation. He said, make your decisions on behalf of the
seven generations coming, so that they may enjoy what you have today."
Oren Lyons (Seneca)
Faithkeeper, Onondaga Nation
Jennifer Velmer, Santa Cruz, CA
Darla Ferdinand
Darla Schwing Ferdinand, Ridgefield, NJ
Henry darden
Henry Darden, Rockford, IL
Why does the GOP want Americans to suffer and die?
Michael Butler, Clayton, CA
Carol Green
Carol L Green, Alexandria, VA
THE GOVERNOR SHOULD GO TO JAIL!
Robert T. Starks, Chicago, IL
Restore healthy water to these families. What you do if it was your family? If not judged here on earth, you will be judged by
your creator for not helping these families.
P Colbert, Douglasville, GA
Katrina now Flint Oh! did we become complacent and now. We have been thrown under the bus again. This governor joined
the group of Republicans that swore on the day when President Obama was elected they would do everything in their power
to keep us down. Their anger and collusion will be stopped just like we did to the KKK. We will join together and prevail
over this evil.
BARBARA BAILEY, ROOSEVELT, NY
Stella Lake
Stella Lake, Union City, TN
Addie Love
Addie Love, Topeka, KS
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Why does the government think this cannot happen to their family member
Kathy coleman, Dayton, OH
Teresa Richmond
Teresa SuchaLady Rucks, El Dorado, AR
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Bessie McCaffrey, Staten Island, NY
MONEY=POWER.
POVERTY=NO HELP, NO NOTHING - EVER!!
RESTORE THE DAMN FUNDING!! YOU ALREADY POISONED THE CHILDREN!!!
Irene Martone, Brick, NJ
Wow. You people in charge neither care nor notice about the poor and/or colored. I dearly hope that you sleep as badly as
do your constituents.
Etan Nasreddin-Longo, Newfane, VT
The government officials who poisoned the people of Flint are criminals, and should be prosecuted accordingly.
Charles Kaften, Atlanta, GA
As many others have said, this would never have happened to the water source of Grosse Pointe, MI. Or to the water source
for the Capitol Building.
Martha Shelley, Portland, OR
It s inadmissible
Mrs. sabine Feuilloley, New York, NY
THIS JUST SUCKS!
Lewis Larason, Chalfont, PA
Genocide
Samantha Caldwell, Bedford, OH
Genocide
Samantha Caldwell, Bedford, OH
Glenda Walton
Glenda Walton, Indianapolis, IN
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Fix the problem and get those people medical treatment present and future.
Carla Monroe, Dallas, TX
It's 2016 - no one should be suffering from lead poisoning. The Flint tragedy is racism & classism in action.
Nellie McKay, Pocono Manor, PA
this is inexcusable and criminal- an example of the plague of racism in our national policies - BILLIONS are being made by
"water" companies who have stolen it from public lands to bottle and/or, like Coke and/or bottling tap water, giving it a
fancy name and selling it for $2 and more a bottle Donna W. Campbell, Sonoma, CA
This is irresponsible if not criminal!
The government should restore for the CDC and reinstate healthy water supply for Flint residents.
Arianesullivan@gmailcom Sullivan, STREAMWOOD, IL
Jacqueline Sheffield
Jacqueline Sheffield, Birmingham, AL
HELP
Margaret Brown, Austin, TX
I do not understand how any part of this is allowed to happen in a free society. Or would you rather unmask and admit you
don't want our country to be free anymore.
Julian Lev, Tijeras, NM
Get right. Consider all children as if they were your own and spend our taxes to get this problem remedied
Grant Rasmussen, Fort Collins, CO
As a former Flint resident, born and raised I cannot believe what is happening! I NEVER thought in my 47 years of living
that I would see a Holocaust and it's going on PUBLICLY right before my eyes!! I was gone from Flint for three years but I
am back in MI, although I am not a resident of my hometown, I am willing to do what I can to help.
Rachelle Ruffin, Round Rock, TX
Funding for prevention of this sort of disaster is critical. I can't think of many things needing adequate funds and resources
more than public health.
Beverly Mahoney, Rapid City, SD
Just because the majority of the residents are BLACK Shame on the people in Power the Governor should be forced to
resign.
Esther Brereton, Brooklyn, NY
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Apparently Republicans don't know the reason why gasolne and house paint do Not contain lead anymore. RESTORE,
immediately, CDC prevention funding to protect children.
Pat P, Indianola, IA
!!!!!!
Adra B Hooks, Houston, TX
It is just nuts that the CDC is not fully funded for healthy homes
Mr. David Fulwiler, Milwaukee, WI
This is a preventable tragedy which no one cares about. We should do better..
Huley Brown, Durham, NC
This is such an outrage. It shows the bankruptcy and the racism of efforts to cut back on regulation concerning resources that
should be safely available for all--and surely for all who live in this extremely wealthy nation.
Eva Kittay, White Lake, NY
How about doing the right thing and caring for our people, the environment and all life forms on earth. Most politicians and
big business only care about wealth & power.
John DEDDY, Miami, FL
You must restore funding for the Lead poisoning prevention ;by 2017
Gilda G. Frantz, Santa Monica, CA
Drinking Water is at risk everywhere! Polluted rivers lead to polluted aquafiers! This Madness needs to stop, and the EPA
needs to begin doing the Job It was set up for.
Robin Chapel, Los Angeles, CA
The Governor should be charged for crimes against humanity. An apology is not adequate.
Ellen TAppin, Hyattsville, MD
The children!!! Going to be warm governor; when you move on.
Jim Sherry, Littleton, CO
This is unbelievable that is pointing to politics over health of poor black n white people synder and his assholes need to be
held accountable and charged willfully endangering people by poison water their residents were drinking fuck em all
Alex Trujillo, Brighton, CO
The people of Flint deserve clean water and a clean government. Thank you.
Steven Norman Calender, Carlsbad, CA
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yes, our lives matter, too. Please help take care of us and the earth!
Hazel Bonner, Rapid City, SD
I guess the health and welfare of people is NOT A priority but getting your lucre is.
Stuart Greenzang, Jaffrey, NH
Words fail me. I cannot believe what happened in Flint, MI. A tragedy that could have been avoided.
FBZorn, Ann Arbor, MI
It seems like everyday we learn of something the government does that reeks of racisim, classism, and greed.
Chris Wilson, Black Mountain, NC
ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM AT IT'S FINEST. AT IT'S WORST IT IS RACIAL CLEANSING. THIS IS DISGUSTING, AND
INTENTIONAL. THOSE CHILDREN WILL NEVER REACH THEIR POTENTIAL, AND IS A LOSS TO US ALL.
FRACKING IS NO DIFFERENT. STOP POISONING US TO LINE THE POCKETS OF TEEMING MASSES OF BLOOD
SUCKING MAGGOTS FEEDING ON THE MISERY OF HUMANKIND. SHAME ON ALL INVOLVED AND THE
GOVERNOR SHOULD RESIGN, AND BE PROSECUTED.
Olivia de Javelina, TUCSON, AZ
This is your right wing government at work, Michigan. Think about it.
Eric Whitney, El Paso, TX
Beverly McDonald
Beverly McDonald, McCalla, AL
Charlotte Kennedy
Charlotte Kennedy, Midland, GA
This is urgent. Please hurry.
Carolyn Villanova, Pittsfield, MA
Restore funding for the Center for Disease
Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention asap.
Pat Getz-Preziosi, Hamden, CT
The government program that oversees the help of different individuals to stop category in different cities. We should have
some kind of public governing body to double check and see if things are watched and covered in the Health Department of
the United States. Some kind of oversea board that will double check and make sure this kind of mistake never happen
again.
Anthony Wilson, Euclid, OH
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Everyone should have access to clean water, especially in a country like the United States!
Sara Awad, Knightdale, NC
Vince Adams
Vince Adams, Milwaukee, WI
Not only should the governor be impeached and arrested for knowingly poisoning the citizens of Flint, but this tragic
incident should be a wake up call to all lazy American voters that they should NEVER sit at home during the midterm
elections because this is the kind of leadership they'll get if they continue to make piss poor excuses for sitting at home and
not voting in the midterms! A 36% or lower voter turnout will always result in states and municipalities undeservedly
getting shitty leadership from clowns like Rick Snyder, Scott Walker and other useless political whores that will
compromise the safety and security of the citizens of the states they're deliberately destroying just so they can score some
cheap political points! It's disgusting!
Carlos J. Echevarria, Inglewood, CA
Caring, committed people united against the corruption, greed and indifference of politicians and corporations are always
the ones to cause change and demand justice.
Carolyn Clapp, Silver Spring, MD
This is an atrocity at the highest level.
Arthur Bigger, Philadelpha Pa
Arthur, Clementon, NJ
Lead poisoning of Flint residents is simply criminal and needs to be prosecuted, to deter future incidents.
Raymond Hutchinson, DANA POINT, CA
How can you poison children, and think it will ever be acceptable?
Renee Lockett, Chicago, IL
What is happening to our world , totally breaks my heart the mayor of the city knew about the water and did nothing to
protect and keep our people safe from harm !and wants them to still pay for contaminated water that is making them sick !
My heart and prayers to everyone
Lisa, Buffalo, NY
Would you want to drink or bathing in that water or cook with that water.
Linda Tease, Oklahoma City, OK
The situation is horrific and everything should be done to fix this problem and protect these families now and into the
future. Hold officials responsible!
Michele Farley, West Hartford, CT
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Time to get rid of corrupt Republican governor(s), including Jersey's Chris Christie, and corrupt contractors! The CDC needs
to step up. Porter Ranch, a more affluent community got action quickly, Flint did not. This does not fly.
Susan Aram, Laguna Beach, CA
This is still happening in a 'forward-minded' country such ss ours?! Those who perpetrate and/or tolerate such heinous racial
crimes should be punished- severely and publicly.
Sherilyn Lerner, Livingston, NJ
In 2016 in the USA this situation is unconscionable. If this was a white community this would never be tolerated.
Jean Shirkoff, Portland, OR
Children with lead poisoning are disadvantaged from the start, and there is no cure. That's why prevention is so important.
Rebecca Parks, Hayward, CA
The governor and his appointees should be paying for this travesty!!!! Austerity NEVER works. VOTE all republicans out
Linda Skeels, Everett, WA
Cathy Guthrie
Cathy Guthrie, Novato, CA
We can not allow this neglect of responsibility by city, state, or federal officials to continue.
Most of these people are elected. Now it's time to un-elect them. And hire competent people who care about their fellow
citizens.
Michael Moses, Georgetown, SC
Lisa johnson
Lisa johnson, North Canton, OH
This is ridiculous and sad. It's in the black community!!! Come on people. Sign the petition!!!
Chelsea Mack, Birmingham, AL
There is something very wrong with a system which allows one man to make an important decision which ruins the lives of
so many people. There need to be checks and balances in place, to prevent a singe rogue politician from doing something
similar in the future. The Governor should be held personaly responsible, for the injuries his selfish act has caused.
David Aherne, Huntington Beach, CA
Michigan should take immediate steps to help those victimized by tainted water.
Jeanne Carley, Chatham, MA
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I am happy to support on various levels that involve the racial inequalities in America and this government's evil yet
strategic moves against the black communities.
ROBERT CEASER, Sacramento, CA
This is totally inhuman and someone should be responsible.
Cheryl Reid, Orlando, FL
This is an atrocity!
k. eggers, Addy, WA
The Flint mess is a violation of some basic human rights, and the guilty should all go to jail!
Jorg Aadahl, San Mateo, CA
This is ridiculous that this is even happening in the US. Smh
Tiara Johnson, Woodbridge, VA
This is the most egregious, vile, racist act I have ever heard of. These people, especially children have suffered irreparable
brain damage.
Catherine L. Winsor, McLean, VA
These are the citizens of this country and they deserve our help - no matter what. Why do all of the very rich people get all of
our tax money in subsidies? Something is very wrong here - very wrong indeed.
Lauri Lincoln, Thurman, IA
The governor should be impeached and prosecuted.
Stephen Brock, Eugene, OR
Let's protect ALL persons from exploitation by corporate america in every way possible! Today and always!! THEY
certainly don't care!!
John Zeiger, Englewood, CO
A Travesty.
Wendy Rudo Stevenson, Allen Park, MI
Perfect opportunity for the country to show its support for "Black Lives Matter" and "Poor Lives Matter."
Ernie McCray, San Diego, CA
Please make things right!
Eggers J., Addy, WA
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Please fix the problem that's what you're there for the people!!!!!!
Jennifer Sales, Brooklyn, NY
Do what you have to do to make sure that
no other community has to face what
Flint, MI did/does.
Governance needs to be responsible. When
it isn't they need to be removed.
Kay Warren, Espanola, NM
the problem with lead was discovered years and years ago---what is the problem? ineptitude?
Jayne Mcgurrin-Feshold, Henderson, NV
please do what is right!!
Renee McEwen
Rene McEwen, PITTSBURGH, PA
This is an OUTRAGE
Carl Maurer, Philadelphia, PA
Gov Snyder should be jailed immediately
C L Perry, merrillville, IN
What the hell is this crap!!!
Rich Evans, Boca Raton, FL
Beyond belief that the Flint poisoning of children could happen in this day, in this country! Support the CDC and support
the president's efforts to re-build our infrastructure (eg, water supply pipes).
Joan Bowers, Seattle, WA
That's disgusting. Would you drink it?!
Rani Duke, Federal Way, WA
Almais vazquez
Almais, Bronx, NY
Funds must be restored to the CDC's program for Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention or more than the
equivalency for the program will be used up caring for those who become ill because of the lapse. How disgusting that local
and even federal governmental agencies want to save money by eliminating safe services for our citizenry.
Joyce T Leanse, Santa Monica, CA
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This is a tregedy
Ethel Leider, West Palm Beach, FL
Shunnae Love
Shunnae Love, Albuquerque, NM
Quitta Temple
Quitta Temple, Lees Summit, MO
It is inconceivable to me that this once great country continues to drop the ball on severe issues!
Please have the sense and decency to reinstate/start by giving the CDC the permission to check all areas needed for lead and
other poisoning agents!! We are supposed to be a civilized country, a world leader, why are we moving backwards? There
are enough intelligent citizens left to demand action on these issues. No matter where you live or who you are! we all
deserve to have the very best water, sewer, drainage, roads, bridges, safety measures in place, protection, services of all types,
homes to live in! Let's become what we are called, The United States of America, not the Separated States/Cities of America
Cynthia Capasso, Atlanta, GA
Lead poisoning testing should be included with the mortgage purchases regardless of painting over old paint on older
homes. Children can still accidentally ingest this lead paint.
Veronica Woodson, Fort Worth, TX
This is a craven abuse of power resulting in unbelievable permanent damage.
Jill Youmans, Chicago, IL
Gov. Snyder, how do you sleep at night.
Margery Goldberg, Washington, DC
This whole mess is a political ploy ! Anyone who has been paying attention to the news has known about this fiasco since
the water supply was switched! And now two years on everyone, politicians especially, have awakened> Where the hell has
everyone been???????? The governor and city manager should have been off the job immediately. And now we have two of
the biggest gas bags and liars out front on the republican ticket. How do these people get out front and in office. People need
to wake up, shut off the sponsored net work news and listen for the true and do some research! Don't buy what you are being
sold!!!!!!
James Herring, Durango, CO
every1 deserves clean water,especially w/o lead!
michael jackson, Hawkins, TX
Shame, shame, Governor.
Sandra west, Roswell, GA
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The United States is shamed before the world due the tainted water crisis in Flint. The economic disparity and racism
inherent in our political system is on display for all the world to see.
Jane Harris, KIRKLAND, WA
Also file criminal charges against those responsible.
Ron Hildreth, Harper Woods, MI
No short term solution. Don't settle for any short term solutions.
Kris Lyons, Anchorage, AK
DISGUSTING for the government to allow this to happen in any scenario.
Joann Joann Felters, Clinton, MD
I live in Flint, and my two little grandsons have been exposed to our poisoned water. We must protect children from lead!
I wish that someone--perhaps at the CDC?--would research the association between environmental lead exposure and school
performance in urban school districts.
Paul Jordan, Flint, MI
What happened to the people of Flint is completely unacceptable, if there's anything that can be put in place to prevent this
from happening to other residents and or correct the probable it's a no brainer, and must be done. The government needs to
do whatever it can to ensure this or something like it never happens again!
Annemarie Stephens, Washington, DC
This is a Travesty in such a poor community. The damage may not not be totally repaired. It is time for the Cleanup of the
Governor and other officials involved! Restore The Funding and Help the People in Flint Michigan.
CAROL PINES, SAN ANTONIO, TX
Please do the right thing!!
Ainsley Skye Waters, Albuquerque, NM
This whole mess is a political ploy ! Anyone who has been paying attention to the news has known about this fiasco since
the water supply was switched! And now two years on everyone, politicians especially, have awakened> Where the hell has
everyone been???????? The governor and city manager should have been off the job immediately. And now we have two of
the biggest gas bags and liars out front on the republican ticket. How do these people get out front and in office. People need
to wake up, shut off the sponsored net work news and listen for the true and do some research! Don't buy what you are being
sold!!!!!!
James Herring, Durango, CO
2016 and we are still addressing the same old issues in the past, "if you are in a poor impovished area then you are nothing".
Deborahburgess, wetumpka, AL
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When one person is poisoned we are all poisoned! As a white person I'm outraged that black communities are being targeted
in this way.
Susan Berkowitz-Schwartz, Delray Bech, FL
Flint, Detroit, Milwaukee, Miami, Pittsburg, Jersey City, Boston, Albany, Philadelphia, Dallas....at this point any place is at
severe risk to poisoned water. It isn't just Flint anymore. Why ? The general population believes the lies of corporations and
their bought governmental and regulatory shills.
Bruce Kuehmichel, Caledonia, MN
Snyder should resign or be recalled or impeached.
Jeffrey Garrison MD, null, WA
The funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program must be restored. Excellent, longterm
treatment of lead-poisoned children has worked well in Providence. Now communities like Flint, MI, have to start at the
bottom, and they need the CDC money to start correcting this terrible wrong.
Sarah Gleason, Providence, RI
I visited Flint, MI between the time water supply was charged before we knew the danger in the water. That could happen
anywhere. Please protect drinking water everywhere in the US.
James Alt, WATERFORD, MI
The cracks are starting to tumble!
Danyel Flanigan, Canoga Park, CA
The cracks are starting to tumble!
Danyel Flanigan, Canoga Park, CA
Everyone needs safe pure water
Pamela Sirtak, Clarendon Hills, IL
This is a grave violation of human rights, and must be remediated.
Susan Bannister, Columbia, MD
It's time to counter the poisoning of innocent American by corrupt politicians. Please make another Flint impossible, NOW!
Thanks.
Barbara Zilles, Iowa City, IA
This is inhuman. How could we call ourselves great and try to help out other countries when we can't help ourselves.
Ashley Worthy, Pompano Beach, FL
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One way to dumb down our populations is to pollute their drinking water!!!
Georgia Carrasco, WAUKEGAN, IL
Minorities and the poor are being systematically poisoned and put at risk with environmental 'dumping'. Flint is the tip of a
horrendous iceberg!
Charlotte Koons, Northport, NY
Outrageous and callous
Roger pierce, Grand Rapids, MI
This is not a Black, White issue it is a humanity issue that needs to be addressed.
Wesley Tyler, PAINESVILLE, OH
Ask Nestle to donate some fresh water to this community. Who polluted the watershed to begin with? In British Columbia
Canada, governments are courting LNG gas projects that threaten to damage small communities and natural living spaces.
Western capitalism rapes communities of our resources while mining for profits. Where is the justice in this? It is time that
the victims of these actions begin to share in the profits. Monsanto, Dow, Microsoft, all you governing fascists of the world,
hear my last words anywhere. This is an example of how corporations, who have individual human rights, are not good
citizens!! We need an equalization plan. Anything I can say past this point would just be derogatory to these corporations
and not helpful to this cause.
Luc Charchuk, Seattle, WA
This needs immediate implementation - children cant wait till 2017., How can the Federal government start NOW to correct
this unconscionable and correctable situation with what should be a fundamental right: Clean Water!
Merelyn Dolins, Maplewood, NJ
this is criminal negigence and officials should face torture manslaughter and murder charges
lee Childress, everett, WA
Fund the CDC.
Thank you.
robert spottswood, Norwich, VT
This is just sad.
Jennifer Hudson, ,
All parties that are responsible should be held accountable including the Governor and Mayor. We should send a message in
this country that all lives matter; Those public servants who's action are contrary to this God given right should be singled
out and punished by the full extent of the law.
Garfield Thomas, Roosevelt, NY
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SOMEBODY should go to jail for this! And I mean SOMEBODY HIGH UP FOR A CHANGE, not some scapegoat making
minimum wage!
Joan Mabry, Manchester Township, NJ
Alan Singer
Alan Singer, Brooklyn usa, NY
The lives with damage and the lives put a risk in lieu of budge cuts could be our leaders of tomorrow. Environmental
hazards put us all in harms way along with Flint regardless whether we are black or white, rich or poor. We are Americans
and all our lives matter. Shame on Michigan law makers and politicians.
La Verne Ward-White, Clinton, MD
Marty Robinson
Marty T. Robinson, Greensboro, NC
The Governor should resign, knowing what was happening is a sin !
Diane OBannon, Houston, TX
We need to restore funding for this important program right away.
Denise Jennings, Huntington Station, NY
Rich against poor, it's a class war
John Donaldson, Gwynn Oak, MD
It makes no sense to have defunded these programs.
Alex Davis, LAS VEGAS, NV
Inflicting irreversible brain damage caused by lead in a public water system is outrageous!
Thelma, Flushing, NY
Dialysis should be mandatory for all exposed residents and paid for by the governor of Michigan!
G Antill, Philadelphia, PA
How horrible is this
Bill Shy, Minneapolis, MN
Erica Oliver
Erica Oliver, DANIA, FL
ColorOfChange.org
What man resorts to for greed and power, NO REGARD FOR HUMAN LIVES, especially the poor and those of color! Federal
action MUST be taken to hold those accountable for this abhorrent situation and taken immediately!!!!
Dee White, Capistrano Beach, CA
This is just hard to believe that a Govenor of a State would try to rid a whole town of its people. I totally blame him.
Dorothy Mayer, Denver, CO
People in charge of the water and the Governor as well should be put in jail. Damage to children are the utmost importance
in Flint, MI
Adrienne Lederer, BELLINGHAM, WA
Enough is enough these politicians are there to serve the people not the other way around
Eldonie Mason, Sayreville, NJ
Black Lives Matter
DuJuan Houston, Flint, MI
Put the Governor in JAIL. PUT THAT BASTARD IN JAIL
Rolston Morrison, Roosevelt, NY
Valerie I vanorden
Valerie I. VanOrden, Portage, MI
It's absolutely "horrific that poor people's lives and health mean nothing in this country."
Elissa Donlan, Dorchester, MA
Veronica Richburg
Veronica Richburg, Marietta, GA
Valerie I vanorden
Valerie I. VanOrden, Portage, MI
we need a president who is going to take the idea of changing the 'bottom line' from profits to people.
Ms. Berdalee Schepps, guerneville, CA
Restoring this funding is technically "Defense Spending" Defense against intentionally inflicted disease. Adequate
profanity escapes me to describe these vile persons who did this. This would have never been done to an affluent white
neighborhood. (BTW I am white.)
KAREN ARCEL, OROVILLE, CA
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Also, the parties responsible need to be arrested and charged defrauding the public trust, intentionally doing harm to the
innocent and murder.
William H, Cottage Grove, OR
What happened it Flint is outrageous and unacceptable. We are the wealthiest nation on earth and yet totally preventable
environmental disasters are allowed to take place. Please step up and help put a stop to this and future tragedies.
Keith F. Voos, North Brunswick, NJ
We must have clean water that is our lively hood.
Lula B Miller, STAUNTON, VA
This is about a racist Governor and about a cty that did not matter to him, until too little too late!
Michael C. Crane, Sierra Vista, AZ
Stop Republicans from cutting taxes for the wealthy, forcing cuts to crucial services, programs, police, fire, and education.
It's time to repeal those irresponsible cuts and to start funding the Real Needs of the state, instead of kicking it down the
road.
Thomas Charlier, WARREN, MI
Safe drinking water is a right for all.
Helen Taylor, ,
For many years now Chinle and Chinle Unified School District in Arizona has had brown water that is contaminated with
heavy metals and radioactive wasted from nearby abandoned uranium mines. I worked there in 2006 and I was exposed over
a long period of time. One of President Obama's campaign promises was to clean up the water on Indian Reservations -especially the Navajo Reservation --but the water is still not fit to drink or even to bathe in. No crops can be safely grown
until these abandoned mines and the toxic waste that has contaminated the ground water is cleaned up. This is tantamount
to genocide and yet, none of the campaign promises made to the Navajo concerning cleanup and water purification have
been kept. Flint is an immediate concern, but please don't forget the Native Americans and the teachers and health-workers
who put themselves at risk everyday.
R Harlowe, Idyllwild, CA
The number of children with dangerous levels of lead in their blood has doubled in just one year as a result of prolonged
exposure to toxic, lead-tainted water!
Andy Steinberg, Amherst, MA
The history of the human race is intertwined with bad water. Like pigs, our home is too often our toilets. It's important to
realize this sad fact and work constantly to alleviate the tragedy.
Oliver Seely, Lakewood, CA
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Ronni Beccles
Ronni Beccles, Upper Marlboro, MD
Nobody should have to live like this, and something needs done as soon as possible.. This is so wrong and uncalled for.
Sharon Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh, PA
Those who purport to care about children, those who are currently born and living right now in the USA, deserve for adults,
and presumably our elected representatives, to care about their well being, their fragile developing brains, and giving them
the same infrastructure enjoyed by children who are not disadvantaged. That this even needs to be said says a great deal
about the times we live in and the hypocrisy of our political discussion. I am requesting that you do your job and enact
funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Prevention program. As a mental health professional who works with
children, I can promise you that these measure will be cheaper than the consequences of poisoned water for families to drink
and bathe in. This debacle is going to cost a fortune - in lives, in a rise in crime, and in health care costs. It is the only moral
choice, not that this has been a significant consideration since the 80's. I hope this crisis present an opportunity for sane
governance and accepting responsibility for the most vulnerable of our country, the young and the poor.
Dawn Burgess-Krop, Gainesville, FL
It's a shame you have to be petitioned to do it
Paula S Bourgeois, Woodland Park, CO
The politicians started this cover-up, they should pay for the losses out of their owns pockets, we cannot continue to pay for
the politicians mistakes. A lot of people & families will suffer for generations!!
Donna Fountain, DOWNEY, CA
Damn shame!
Jacqueline Wilson, Kent, WA
What happened in Flint is an outrage and must be fixed
Deborah Wible, arlington, MA
Shame on the USA!
Ms. Theresa Shelby, Raytown, MO
This is a very urgent concern. Congress must address it with action at once.
Sandra Goodwin, Seattle, WA
Flint is the point of the sword that the potentially fatal impact far right local and state political leaders have on communities
in their jurisdiction that may not have supported them or may in fact just be thought of as not important. Restore the CDC
program!
Lawrence Murray, Laurelton, NY
ColorOfChange.org
There is no time to waste. These dear people deserve your help and care now!
Sarah Zitin, Studio City, CA
Please my heart goes out to everyone in Flint, Michigan affected by the lead etc poisoning. Was so devastated to hear what
happened. Remember Someone's Life is Always more Important than saving $$$. You cannot put a price on someone's life
bec Every Human's Worth is Infinity.
C C, Los Angeles, CA
Put an end to America's functionally abhorrent systemic racism by, once and for all, eliminating the insidious neglect,
criminally under- capitalized programs, and contemptuous disregard for human life that has undermined the health, safety,
and quality of life for millions in America's desperately under-served communities. Clean Up Your Act.
Rachael Scandarion, Hollywood, FL
We must all be able to trust in the safety of our water supplies. Put our taxes to good use!!
Suzanne Gordon, Bonita Springs, FL
I support the statement of "Color of Change and propose that the Governor of Michigan be charged with delayed murder (if
there's such a charge.) It is disgusting that he could support such a reprehensible act as purposely providing the people of
Flint with drinking water that included lead. Everyone involved in this deed should be indited and severely punished.
Joyce Leanse, Santa Monica, CA
Black lives (and health) DO matter!
John Renfrew, Marquette, MI
This is gross negligence; possibly even criminal.
It must be thoroughly investigated, including prosecutions where indicated.
Rick Cales MD, LOUISVILLE, KY
THIS IS CRIMINAL ACTIVITY!
Paul Calnan, Middleboro, MA
outragious !
Vincent Rusch, Schenectady, NY
I'm praying for Flint. Truly sad
Uolanda snow, Racine, WI
Dorthy Fields
Dorthy Varner-Fields, Houston, TX
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Naomi Tarver
Naomi Nae Tarver, Los Angeles, CA
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Across the US, predominantly Black and low-income communities are at dire risk of severe health problems caused by lead
poisoning. Despite this, federal funding for the Center for Disease Controls Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
Program has been reduced by more than half. Its unacceptable: the federal government needs to take action to ensure that
Black and low-income communities are protected from environmental hazards that negatively affect their health and
livelihoods.
Tell the US government to restore funding for the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
program in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget.
This is the letter we'll send to members of the House and Senate:
Dear Representative,
Im writing you as the Executive Director of ColorOfChange.org. We're the nations largest online civil rights organization
with more than one million people working for positive social change and racial progress. I'm writing because the governor
of Michigan has been forced to declare a state of emergency in order to deal with a lead poisoning crisis that has devastated
the majority Black community in Flint. The number of children with dangerous levels of lead in their blood has doubled in
just one year as a result of prolonged exposure to toxic, lead-tainted water. A state of emergency will allow the Michigan
state government access to federal funds in order to resolve this crisis, but long term solutions must be found and
implemented. Restoring funding for the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
program in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget would be a significant first step towards ensuring that no other community faces the
same risks.
In 2012 CDC research determined that there is no safe level of lead exposure and that exposure can cause irreversible
damage in children. Yet funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program has been eroded from
a Fiscal Year 2005 high of $36 million to only $15 million for Fiscal Year 2016. A deeper understanding of the risks of lead
and other environmental hazards is only useful if we are willing to devote the necessary resources to mitigate those dangers
and safeguard the vulnerable. The best way to do so is to restore funding CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program to Fiscal Year 2005 levels of at least $35 million, along with a continuing resolution to guarantee that
amount for at least 5 years as part of the Fiscal Year 2017 budget. Additionally, the federal government should encourage
state and local governments, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency, to adopt the updated CDC standards on lead
exposure levels in order to accurately assess the risk of health problems in vulnerable communities. This way we can ensure
that funds are being utilized in the most accurate and efficient manner, and assisting communities with the most urgent need.
We need your support in order to protect the health and well-being of Americans all across the country.
Lead poisoning is not just an issue in Flint, Michigan. In Baltimore, Cleveland, and Detroit, thousands of children have been
irrevocably harmed by exposure to lead paint and other toxins in their homes. Often this occurs in majority Black and lowincome communities, left vulnerable to pollution due to racism and discrimination which constrains their social mobility
and economic opportunity. Due to these factors, Black people often rely on social support programs to bridge the gap in
affordable housing, comprising 45% of low-income public housing inhabitants. Yet studies indicate 35% of all low-income
housing had significant lead-based paint hazards. Of those with hazards, 1.2 million units housed low-income families (less
than $30,000 per year) with children under 6 years of age. With each passing day more and more Black families are impacted
by lead poisoning, which diminishes their quality of life and impairs their potential.
The adoption of the Paris Accords by President Barack Obama signals a recognition of the need to adapt to new
environmental standards and work to create a safer, healthier future for all. Part of that effort must include cleaning up
pollution and other environmental hazards that impact not only our health, but the potential and safety of children around
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the country. When we support programs which ensure that all Americans have safe homes to reside in, safe water to drink,
and safe food to eat, we ensure that our future will be a brighter one. Will you act with us on behalf of Americas potential?
Eugene Buxton, Junction City, KS
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Greg Carmouche, Chicago, IL
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john D. Walker, St. Paul, MN
When all that Governor Snyder thinks about is getting his hands on Michigan's assets, DEATH doesn't enter the realm of his
thinking.
Lance L. Wakefield, Woodland Hills, CA
This is simply one of the best reasons NOT to vote with the GOP!
Charles L Howell, Seattle, WA
We think in this country that this would only happen in a third world country, where the one in charge would harm their
own people.
Welcome to the horror in AMERICA !
Sandra Gordon, Middlebury, VT
because this has to be corrected in every way. People should not and cannot be made to pay for tainted water especially
when their health and well-being is at stake. These pipes need to be replaced and the water sourced out of Lake Huron as
before.
Jeffery and Rhonda Hendricks, Topeka, KS
This is sinful, disgusting, disgraceful and another way to kill off black people, you poison them, then try to take away their
healthcare. May God have mercy on your souls.
Belinda Brady, Indianapolis, IN
This is outrageous. Fix it.
Andrea Rule, Ketchum, ID
This is treason as well as endangerment, and should be charged as such.
Carl Trumello, Palo Alto, CA
this is an epidemic and will continue until millions of lives are damaged or the government sponsors measures to mitigate
the poison!
Seth Bates, Carmel, CA
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This is unbelievable that taxe payers have to go this issue. Then they expect the residents to pay for water that they couldn't
use. The governor need to be in jail and the other folks that knew didn't say anything
Wilsonia Sims, Leesburg, FL
Color fear....h2o not h2so4
Senita Uhilamoelangi, Palo Alto, CA
This is one of the most basic expressions of inequality - water. Please help resolve this.
Andy Cargile, Seattle, WA
Sylvia Ingram
Sylvia, Fort Worth, TX
Please help them...
Janice Hill, Farmington, MI
A flagrant disregard for life the governor should be indicted for murder along with anyone who covered it up
Alan Rosen, locust valley, NY
This is the type of behavior I expect from a 3rd world country not the U.S.A. The governor must go!!
Frank, Colchester, VT
Where is the help for those in Flint?
Why is the Governor not in jail?
Where are the U.S. Marshalls?
Sandra Gordon, Middlebury, VT
Where is the help for those in Flint?
Why is the Governor not in jail?
Where are the U.S. Marshalls?
Sandra Gordon, Middlebury, VT
Lisa Rustemeyer
lisa rustemeyer, Covington, LA
Deplorable
Betsy Loeb, Columbus, OH
Disgusting!
Margaret Joan aldinger, Groton, CT
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The governor of Michigan and his minions have shamed the US in the eyes of the world.
Arthur Fried, Concord, NH
This is absolutely outrageous I can't believe the state of Michigan officials let this happen. Michigan the land of the Great
Lakes.
Chris Eckman, Grand Rapids, MI
Lead poisoning has been affecting our children since the 1960's but no cared because its was only the poor minority
children. Now they have to do something to protect our children. Unfortunately my son was also a lead poisoned child i in
1991 at the age of 2 with toxic levels of 68 kg.He is damaged mentally for life..As soon as he turned 18&6mths he was on his
way to prison for 45 years. So all parents of lead poisoned children get ready because the damage has been done. Now you
have to stand up for your children before they become adults because the laws doesn't care!!
Roycinda Alexander, Norfolk, VA
These are our people, our family, our children and adult lives. Work on their behalf. Don't leave them in distress!
Laura A Donaldson, Columbus, GA
In the 21st c Americans are still being poisoned with lead??
Elaine Nonneman, Seattle, WA
We must have more funding to monitor and improve water supplies. What has happened in Flint is unconscionable!
Patrick Hesselmann, Glendale, AZ
The tragedy in Flint was avoidable. Let's fully fund this program to get lead out of ALL our communities.
Jan Gary Merrill and Bond, Rocklin, CA
The Federal Government must take action now to prevent more mass poisonings of poor communities.
Benjamin Irwin, Palo Alto, CA
All U.S. citizens deserve clean water.
Stacy Green, Portland, OR
We are the greatest nation on this planet.
There is no excuse to continue feeding the greed corporations, with corporate welfare, when they refuse to spend their
"welfare money" on improving the United States of America.
Take the corporate welfare and spend it on improving the lives of American citizens.
Michael J. Jarrett, TUCSON, AZ
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What another crime against our most vulnerable in our society! Governor Snyder could just as easily diverted the Flint
Water to the wealthy communities as he did to the poor areas! Shame on governors who treat people so poorly.....greed just
abounds in this country! Oh, and I love governors who are so "fiscally conservative"!! This is what you get from that
ideology!!! Impeach them all!
Joni Lindgren, Elgin, IL
You wouldn't want it to be your family, so don't let it be theirs. Help NOW whatever it takes!
Alice Brooks, Indianapolis, IN
This is a cost of doing business that should be paid by the businesses responsible for polluting the water. Where is our
Government?
Terry Shetler, Sarasota, FL
The Governor's role in this crisis is criminal.
Kathleen Cahill, New York, NY
Immediate action is needed!
Leo J J Kwiatkowski, Peekskill, NY
Flint is a microcasm
Marilynn Vander Schaaf, Portland, ME
Please do what is in your power to put people before profits, that is, to try to put our nation on a path to progress, the
opposite of what Republican domination of Congress has led to in recent years.
Greg Laxer, Danielson, CT
The US Government should restore funding for for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead POisoning Prevention Program the
and Lead POisoning Preven CDC Healthy Homes
Margaret H. Greenfield, Norwood, MA
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Mr. DOROTHY Kittrell, White Plains, MD
It's time for a GOP
Randall Anderson, Tijeras, NM
This is unconscionable by the Governor and all involved in the inaction of the crisis.
Melvin Bautista, Phoenix, AZ
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Oakland, CA 94612
Terrible!!!
Eucharia Jackson, Richmond, VA
The US Government should restore funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program for the
Fiscal year 2017 budget and certainly not reduce it.
Margaret H. Greenfield, Norwood, MA
I WANE THIS MATHERFUCKER slayder PROSECUTE HE HAVE NO RESPECT FOR HUMAN BEEN EVEN CHILDREN
Andrew Wrobel, Hampshire, IL
Republicans (GOP). Greed Over People.
Jeffrey Bender, Edison, NJ
One of the purposes of the federal Government is to protect citizens from the oversized interests of private corporations and
interests. This is a clear case of requiring Government intervention to protect citizens against the inactivity of State and
local governments. It should be the voice for the public and protect the health of all citizens.
Dale Lawrence, Clearwater, FL
Celeste Renteria
Celeste Renteria, Houston, TX
This entire thing is totally unacceptable. Those responsible must be held accountable.
Anne Lemcke, Yakima, WA
It's about time you people did something for the people.
Jacqueline Askew, Fairfield, AL
Why would funding be cut for ANY program which benefits and protects the public? Must be another GOP "reform" fraud.
David and Susan Link, Elk Grove, CA
Unconscionable...
Repeatedly...
Carmelita Mills, Oakland, CA
Let's get real for America.
Fred Faudie, null, VT
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I want you to know for the record ; I did write I believe The Detroit Free Press@ least 1-2yrs ago when Detroit shut the water
off on the poor&disenfranchised & asked why the media wasn't doing more about the water problem then. Maybe we
wouldn't have people who've lost their lives or children & families suffering the rest oc their natural lives. Please investigate
that. And start telling people there is plenty of wealth in Detroit. And they need to be held accountable. And fire the drain
commissioner for Genesse(sp) County. Who is CEO of the defective Kaganondi water system. Thank-you.
Pamela Hoffman, Byron Center, MI
Redemption for FLINT NOW!
Toya Tidwell, Stoughton, MA
unbelievable! The governor should be jailed.
gerard Minieri, San Diego, CA
A primary function of government is the protection of citizens. When government fails to do so, it should be desolved and
it's powers removed.
Wmdark$. Rash, Denver, CO
This is a matter of human health specifically developing children. Do the right thing and fund new water sources or piping.
TY.
Janet McDonough, null, VA
Now as though black lives matter it is our turn made simple it's signed
Robert B. Lewis, Bakersfield, CA
Lead poisoning destroys a life and causes permanent and terrible disabilities. The callousness of the authorities in Flint who
allowed/caused this to happen to SO many kids is just beyond belief.
Janet Latham, BERLIN, MA
What has happened to the United States of America since the Republicans have gained control. We are an embarassment to
the world. A government is supposed to take care of its people, as ours has for decades. Not anymore. Money and greed of
the 1 percent means more than the lives of its citizens. The doom of America is coming.
Naida M. Okray, null, MI
Basta! nomasno! semper fi!
David H. Horne, san antonio, TX
Basta! nomasno! semper fi!
David H. Horne, san antonio, TX
This stuff is disgusting and we can CERTAINLY DO BETTER!
Hm Sutton, SEATTLE, WA
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We as people poor or rich deserve to be treated eaqul,clean and safe water for all
Celeste Staley, Cincinnati, OH
Medical professionals and educators have know about the dangers of lead poisoning for decades. Where was the state and
federal oversight. where was the EPA in all of this?
Jean Beleck, Land O Lakes, FL
THE WHOLE UNCONSCIOUS MESS IS POLITICAL HIGHLIGHTED BY A TOTAL LACK OF REGARD FOR AFRICAN
AMERICANS. THE AUDACITY TO CHARGE $ FOR LIFE THREATENING WATER IS SOCIOPATHIC.
Dennis C. Phelan, Saint Louis, MO
Marcell Barnett
Marcell Barnett, Ellenwood, GA
America needs to stop trying to poison the black community. First they're giving radiated milk to black schoolchildren, now
this.
Martina Lampkin, Abingdon, MD
This is a crime. I am so ashamed that this Snyder hasn't been indicted for this.
Joseph Booker, San Antonio, TX
What was done to the people of Flint is unforgivable.
Susanne Rash, Williamsville, NY
Let US not repeat the legacy of lead poisoning of our kids, at this time, nor at any time yet future.
Joel V. Johnson, VANCOUVER, WA
Greed is such a poison in our country. It mirrors Flint.
Norma Novy, San Rafael, CA
This is what happens when you kill democracy such as Governor Snyder did. He should not only resign, he should be jailed!
Gail Buchalter, RHODESDALE, MD
No child in this country should be exposed to environmental hazards.
Kate Mullan, PANAMA CITY, FL
This is so wrong on so many levels and the local government and government should be ashamed
Sharie mills, Homestead, FL
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What happened in Flint is an absolute criminal offense against the citizens of that city and the people responsible need to be
held responsible with criminal actions against them. What some people do for money which detrimentally affect others is
criminal and needs to be prosecuted.
Caroll Fowler, HAYWARD, CA
Someone needs to be held accountable
Jay Dames II, Opa Locka, FL
I find it unbelievable that this type of negligence is still occurring in 2016. I think that the person(s) responsible for this
travesty should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I also believe that the state should make a commitment to treat
the children and families that will be inevitably affected by the poisonous water supply.
Renee Robinson
R Renee Robinson, Richmond, VA
Ron Thomas
Ron Thomas, pomona, CA
Is there no end to these anti-regulation pigs on the right who think money is more important than PUBLIC HEALTH??
Jeff Wells, San Diego, CA
Shameful
Lois Battersby, Center Conway, NH
Let's make sure we can prevent these problems with old pipes--laws to address dilapidation with state of the art change and
replacement.
Valerie Meluskey, Princeton, NJ
Local control is a valid form of government,but even it fails and the State fails to solve the problem, it's time for the Federal
goverment to take action,
Merrill Bobele, San Diego, CA
If this community was any other color, you could not contain the outrage. The press and the rest of country just don't seems
to care. Where are the voices of the GOP canidates. To busy ranting about hate
Carl Factor, Philadelphia, PA
Rosetta Carter
Carter Carter, Youngstown, OH
All water taxes should be reimbursed, replacing antiquated pipes should be done by the State.
Fraser Brown, Bridgeport, CT
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This is a problem that should never have happened. But it has. And we must, absolutely must, take strong action. I implore
you!
Eva Zucker, New York, NY
We all know that this is disgraceful, and unfortunately Flint is probably not the only site where poor quality water is
distributed to homes.
Janet L. Ferrari, Rainier, WA
Clean water for all!
Sean Sell, San Diego, CA
Such mismanagement of this health crisis is an unmitigated abomination. For shame!!
Douglas C. Brown, Saline, MI
This is a very terrible situation, and I'm going to pray that a quick cure can help those who have already been contaminated,
and that the waters receive a bark irrigation that will take away the posion from the waters of Michigan. To continue to
ignore this horrific situtation would surpass all inhuman actions. These residents should be transported to places of safety,
even if it's out of their states, to survive. They should not be allowed to stay in such a horrid condition, left to die. And
what's even more shocking, to be charged for contamination. No doubt, if there are any survivors from such neglect,
reparation must be rewarded. This is a great traumatic time for many people, but to allow it, because it strikes people of color
brings about a hidden agenda of genocide. I pray I'm wrong!
Dorothy L. Burch, Dallas, TX
That is what you get when the GOP won't fund clean water acts. They just want to give tax breaks to the ultra rich and big
corporations.
David Zielinski, Crossville, TN
If you have money for wars, surely the lives you are trying to protect deserve proper funding! The world is watching. We
can't expect to be respected abroad and are not taking care of the citizens right here in our backyard. Please restore my faith
in the government made for the people by the people!
Tanisha Straker, Corona, NY
When will this all stop? The purposeful destruction of a group. Who will step up? Who will recognize that ALL people
matter, yes, even Black Lives?
Michelle Phillips
www.write2educate.com
Michelle Phillips, Tempe, AZ
Justice for The People of Flint, Michigan...
Mr. Rodney D Johnson, Glen Allen, VA
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This is just another way to commit genocide on the black community! All of these politians should be forced to live in these
areas so they can experience first-hand how it feels.
Janine Bray, Gary, IN
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder should be removed from Office, also his people he assigned to endanger the People of Flint.
This can not stand without Medical Testing and Assistances for every Man, Women and Child in Flint. Snyder needs to
resign NOW!!
1-26-2016. Freaking Disgrace and Racism by Republican Governor who doesn't care.
Stephen Hyk, RAPID CITY, SD
Poincianna Martin
Poincianna Martin, Lithonia, GA
A national disgrace!
Howard F. Jeter, Chevy Chase, MD
What is wrong with congress, they do the stupidest things. Is congress trying to destroy the United States of America????
William S. Norris, Knoxville, TN
This whole situation is an outrage!
Micki Selvitella, Portland, OR
We can't stand idly by and do nothing. We all need to drink water.
Gail Fry, Lake Arrowhead, CA
This is a damn shame! My prayers are for the children. They are the worse victims of this crime!
Janine Bray, Gary, IN
A national disgrace, yet again!
Howard F. Jeter, Chevy Chase, MD
Unforgiveable!!!
Helen Pegg, Olympia, WA
It has been clear from the beginning that the Michigan governments dalliance with appointed managers over spheres of
proper government responsibility was a doomed political ultra-right scheme to get away with policies of negligence. The
proof is now unfolding. Also, Governor Rick Snyder has illustrated how ultra-right fascination with the idea that
administering government on a private business model accords with liberty and the pursuit of happiness for America. Instead
such attitudes have proto criminal motivation as they knowingly leave society and populations without basic services and
unprotected from graft and malfeasance.
David Bauer, Santa Rosa, CA
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This is unconscionable!
madeleine edwards, Memphis, TN
Ken cook
Ken Cook, Chicago, IL
The GOP disgusts me with its 'I'm better than anyone of color' agenda to put anyone who is NOT WHITE. They don't like
being lead by a black man. Never have, never will. They are white supremacists in the worst way. It is past time to NOT call
them ALL racists and bigots! Snyder must be held LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE.
Ms Kazia A A Macey, Macon, MO
SOMEBODY FELL ASLEEP ON THE JOB! This is utter disgrace and and an outrage. SHAME ON YOU GOVERNOR.
America is helping "Third World Countries" around the world with water pollution problems and infrastructure and look at
what's going on in our frontyard!
Connie Witter, Conyers, GA
The authorities in Flint, Michigan have committed a crime. The poor people of Flint were intentionally poisinned, and he
who commits a crime must suffer the consequences.
Johnson Amola, New York, NY
Please help these people whose children will need a lot of medical help.
Shirley Jenkins, Williamsburg, VA
Dayle donithan
Dayle Donithan, Cincinnati, OH
This is reprehensible. HOW is it possible community leaders have been so remiss?! I sincerely hope that the outrage over this
will result in Flint's governing officers being retired for actual Leaders who truly care about their community and ensure
speedy, remedial action. Wonderful that Walmart & others are supplying water. HOW about substantially helping fund a
new city water system? And what is our government doing along these lines? The Billionaires Club could help here as well right here in the USA! This is FAMILY!
Colles Larkin, Saint Paul, MN
Disgusting
Trish brown, Wheaton, IL
Lori Hintz
Lori Hintz, Bainbridge Island, WA
This is outrageous and plain inhuman.
Velma J Taylor, Los Angeles, CA
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This is unacceptable for our citizens to have such terrible. We are a third world nation of we do not correction NOW.
Henry Coleman, Williamsburg, VA
Restore this funding..
ann Watters RPE,BCPP, SALEM, OR
I am sad and angry that it has taken this long for communities of color to start getting the attention and care they need,
particularly around environmental issues.
Sylvia J Niedner, Columbus, OH
The US is proud of the fact that our water is good. Flint, Michigan is still part of the US. Why has this disaster been allowed
1. To occur.
2. to continue unabated?
3. Why had the government not taken care of this?
Mr. Lee Springer, Longmont, CO
we have a technology that can fix this. call sandy at NSEA International 4173341886. government funding should be
accessed to pay for the reclamator which cleans the water, pH balances it, restructures it and removes all the toxins including
sewer waste. Healthy potable water.
Sandra Karen, Branson, MO
Shame on you !
Deborah King, ALBUQUERQUE, NM
CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE = PROSECUTION
Sam Haleem, OAK FOREST, IL
Real Genocide
Ikeda Brown, San Francisco, CA
Stop the corruption and same ways of dealings... Unjustified and illegal to not remedy these horrible events
Farhad Noury, Ventura, CA
It is now obvious that this program needs to be reactivated in a BIG way!
Mary Love, La Grange, KY
The governor needs to go to jail...PERIOD!
Derrick Williams, Pennsauken, NJ
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Poor communities all over the US are facing water crises! It's not just Flint! Check out St. Joseph, Louisiana a small
community that has been under a "boil" water recommendation by the Health Dept. since 2012. I just cannot fathom why
more ppl are not talking about this! It's not just Flint.
J K. Cody, Huntsville, AL
This must be fixed. It also cannot be allowed to happen again anywhere.
Alison Redford, Wellington, KS
United States is getting to be a third world country especially when the Republicans are in office word for the day don't drop
dump trump
C L Perry, merrillville, IN
how's is your water!!!
richard d, Anson, ME
Shame on the Federal Government having to be forced to do the right thing by lower income Black communities worldwide.
Do the right thing and be part of the solution for the people in Flint, Michigan
Ayanna Lewis, Henderson, NV
Shame on all who let this happen!
Gloria Spottswood, Alexandria, VA
This is a outrage.....they tried to murder those people and somebody needs to pay the price.
Courtney, Detroit, MI
It's time to simply do what is right.
Zakia Thomas, Athens, GA
This extreme negligence must stop immediately and all those responsible must pay the highest penalties
Denise H Hawthorne Hall, Tucson, AZ
This was intentional
Jolene Dennis, Sioux City, IA
The privatization of our cities, outsourcing of our resources, parceling off of public assets, trashing of democratic process,
dismantling of our infrastructure, poisoning of our children, and cannibalizing of our education is nothing short of the
criminal violation of human rights. I demand the resignation and impeachment of Governor Snyder, the trial and
imprisonment of former Emergency Managers, immediate emergency access to bottled water, and financial retributions in
excess of $5 million dollars.
Henry Mochida, Harrisville, NH
ColorOfChange.org
Stop killing our youths, they are our future. The future of our nation rest on their shoulders. Please allow more funding for
clean water in flint and every where.
Gary Sessoms, Bronx, NY
Now! We can't risk the lives of our children.
Ms. Mary McGinn, Lynn, MA
We, the citizens of the United States, demand that the US Govt. to RESTORE FUNDING for the CDC healthy homes and
lead poisoning prevention program in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget, if not sooner. Thank you
Brahmashakti, Agoura Hills, CA
Unbelievable in this country and in 2016....all involved should be incarcerated....as high as it goes on down.
Marci Nunez, Castro Valley, CA
This is a travesty and those who committed this crime must be held accountable!
Lauren M. Tozzi, Seattle, WA
Make it right
Mary McCarthy, BRATTLEBORO, VT
Stop this shame and disgrace Now!!!
Delores Satterfield, Washington, DC
Please, for the sake of what America stands for, restore funds to the CDC
Eva Zarinelli, Sylvania, GA
Kembreanna starks
Kembreanna Starks, Ruston, LA
The resignation of the governor should be imminent and prosecution should follow!
Janet Mitchell, Racine, WI
Damn, Shame!!!
Gloria Culp, Memphis, TN
Teresa Jorgen
Teresa jorgen, Saint Louis, MO
This is UNBELIEVABLE in this day and age. The days of block voting for business lackeys is OVER.
Rev.Niamo Muid, Union, NJ
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Jessica Allen, Birmingham, AL
It's past time for this Repubican " bullshit " with minorities to stop. It's also time for someone to pay the criminal penalty for
this action. That's the only way they will get the message. " Bundy " Actions in Nevada and Oregon are similar examples of
their lawlessness.
jim conklin, STOCKTON, CA
I believe the people of Flint should be evacuated, the city should be cordoned off as a crime scene, and the people
responsible should be sent to prison. Guantanamo prisoners are treated better than our own citizens! Shame on you President
Obama!
Patricia Davillier, Las Vegas, NV
It is a crime to poison an entire city!
Rhea Carey, Plano, TX
watch always u never will be tolded
Eddie Abrams, queens, NY
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee, Hazel Crest, IL
This situation of lead poisoning in our country is a very great tragedy and must be addressed immediately.
Jodie Stevens, Charlottesville, VA
This is a unbelievable story. People need to go jail over this. I'm very afraid of how much power is being taken by lobbyists
and other greedy pols. Knock it off before you kill us all.
Joanne Macias, DES PLAINES, IL
take from the wealthy they can afford it
Rose Hall, Wittmann, AZ
The facts show conclusively that politics have been unresponsive to lead poisoning water problems in Flint, a primarily
black community. The governor should be impeached and prosecuted for refusing to help the primarily black community of
Flint.
Hugh Kessel, Olympia, WA
How can you not do this? Lives are at stake
!
Teresa Hayes, Bar Harbor, ME
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Tara Stamps, Chicago, IL
This should not be happening anywhere in the USA today!
Adrienne Katter, Kutztown, PA
The situation in Flint and similar situations elsewhere is a severe violation of our basic constitutional right to life. If one's
health is impaired, our lives are threatened. Please do whatever you can to restore funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and
Lead Poisoning Prevention program in the fiscal year 2017. budget. Thank you for considering my comment.
E Jane Via, Jamul, CA
Not on our watch! Never again can this type of situation occur without consequences for the officials who caused it.
N.E. Lee
nancy lee, mpls, MN
It's time to act! NOW!
Carol Baskin, Augusta, GA
Outrageous?... Whatever the so-called leaders doing to these people, poisoning them? They should be heavily fined and go
to prison?.....
Charla Bellant, Escondido, CA
Clean, cool and pure water for everyone!
Paul Chase, Los Angeles, CA
Lead is a very harmful material that we have known for a long time causes brain damage and other health issues. It was
banned in the early 1970's in paint but still persists in our environment. It has NO place in our drinking water at any level
anywhere. I am asking for the funding of the Healthy Homes and Lead-Poisoning Prevention Program to be restored so we
can continue to monitor for and remediate this material in our homes, schools and environment in general.
Sincerely,
John D. Lahr
699 Martic Heights Drive
Pequea, PA 17565-9716
John D. Lahr, Pequea, PA
ColorOfChange.org
The Flint, Michigan lead poisoning crisis is a direct byproduct of racism/white supremacy. The system of racism is
completely focus on the domination of Black people and the destruction of large numbers of Black people on a daily basis.
In order for this situation resist white people must cordon Black people of into areas where they can practice environmental
racism.
Because whites subjugate American Afrikans in all areas of people activity: economics, education, entertainment, labor, law,
politics, religion, sex, war and health care we will never have true justice until racism/white supremacy is eradicated.
Kelile Ntwadumela, Trenton, NJ
Who ever let this happen & prevail for several years needs to be held accountable, which should include imprisonment. The
system sent Mike Vick to prison for dog fighting events, we're talking about many human beings being affected by these
actions in Flint.
Dinella W. Dodd, Hamden, CT
As a pediatrician I am outraged at the behavior of politicians in MI. In addition I insist that the federal government support
protection for ALL communities from environmental hazard.
Li-hsia Wang MD, Berkeley, CA
Stop taking Black lives for granted!
William Harris Jr., Sanford, FL
This is one of those nobrainers
R Ulrich, Hinckley, MN
Let's get this done!
Cordell Welcome, Atlanta, GA
This is particularly serious since the Republican governor of Michigan is directly responsible for dismissing local elected
government and using unelected 'managers' that managed this disaster into existence and is continuing his bid for the top
elected position of the country.
Charles Trebes, Forest City, NC
This is particularly serious since the Republican governor of Michigan is directly responsible for dismissing local elected
government and using unelected 'managers' that managed this disaster into existence and is continuing his bid for the top
elected position of the country.
Charles Trebes, Forest City, NC
Oh, simply put, get the lead out! No One Person Anywhere in America should be forced to try to live with this.
Catherine, Toronto,
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This should be guided by the preamble to the Consitution clause "to promote the general welfare and it would be shameful
for the the government to abdicate it's legitimate ands prescribed role in this matter of public safety and all being.
Arthur Mathews, Summit, NJ
Please restore the funds for the Center for Disease Control to start to fix this problem.
It is a crime that this has happened here in
the United States of America. An absolute
disgrace. Would you want it fixed if it was
your child?
Hildamay Clements, Kingston, NH
What can I say?
Ted Voth Jr, Madison, WI
eileen z. fuentes
Eileen Fuentes, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Restore funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
Sarah Benton, Blue Bell, PA
This is an outrage.
Magdalena Lopez, Dorchester, MA
Shame on the Governor and the usa......awful and as usual affecting the poor.
deborah Burr, Atlanta, GA
The lead poisoning in Flint, MI is SHAMEFUL!! Please restore funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning
prevention program ASAP! !
Carolyn-Isema Paden-Gooding, Bronx, NY
Why does anyone consider this a good place to cut the budget? Have they no concern for the people who voted? (I suspect
they have more concern for the people who PAID them)
Sandra Cole, null, WA
Restore the funding for the sake of our children!
Judith Lashof, SUDBURY, VT
How many other pipes in the US drinking water infrastructure contain lead and need replacement or at the very least
political free monitoring? There is no treatment for the people poisoned in Flint, authorities knew lead levels were
dangerously high, where is the investigation? Probably scheduled after the Wall Street prosecutions.
Nate Cope, SCOTTSDALE, AZ
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This is outrageous that this tragedy has occurred in our country. National laws should trump state laws & rights!
Susan Leihy, Santa Rosa, CA
Emergency Management and other forms of mis-management have caused irreparable harm to a generation of children in
Flint and their families. Decisionmakers must be held accountable and families paid reparations. Flood this and other cities
drained by Emergency Management with resources.
Rebecca Garden, Syracuse, NY
I would like to see a nation-wide standard for the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. If any city or state is
failing to adequately serve its citizenry in timely fashion, the U.S. government can intervene to give orders or take over the
project until it is remedied.
Scott Warwick, Monrovia, CA
It's a Damn Shame something like this happened. They need to be a Shame of themselves.
Tracy Hudson, Brooklyn, NY
a real disgrace!
Betty C Dudney, Nashville, TN
Everyone in America deserves clean water. It is a basic human right!
Mary Nommensen, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Ask where the supposed christian right of the Tea and neo conservative republicans stand... and ask them to surrender to the
moderate conservatives who are outraged and will support the nation in establishing some form of reparations, while
removing a governor who gambled with the lives and lost... without doubt the legionnaire deaths are attributable to lead
poisoning.
Walter Collins, Philadelphia, PA
I would like to see a nation-wide standard for the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. If any city or state is
failing to adequately serve its citizenry in timely fashion, the U.S. government can intervene to give orders or take over the
project until it is remedied.
Scott Warwick, Monrovia, CA
Garnish the governor's wages to pay for the water bills!
Daniel Alfafara, Warren, MI
Please do not politicize this important matter just do do right thing. The health and lives of the people in Flint matter.
Melvin taylor, Tempe, AZ
ColorOfChange.org
I would like to see a nation-wide standard for the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. If any city or state is
failing to adequately serve its citizenry in timely fashion, the U.S. government can intervene to give orders or take over the
project until it is remedied.
Scott Warwick, Monrovia, CA
This is for our children and grandchildren.
Mario Luis Rivera, La Joya, TX
This is worse than poisoning people because of money, this is also Ideology.
Joel Strouss, Kelseyville, CA
If this does not qualify as environmental racism, I don't know what does. In addition to the very sad loss of human potential
for the future, and the suffering of children--a shameful thing under any circumstance-- the purported "savings" turned into a
major financial bloodletting for the American taxpayer. Time for the government to start funding CDC HEAVILY. And if
Congress won't do it, then the President should, by executive action.
Cristina Calhoon, Eugene, OR
People should be going to prison for what was done to the people of Flint.
John Harvey, Lebanon, PA
This clearly demonstrates the racism that is so engrained in our society that many do not even recognize it. Areas where
many people of colour live don't matter--don't exist--as areas of human concern. They are deserts where anything can be
done that is expedient.
Earline M. Reid, Idaho Falls, ID
What happens to the poorest, least able to have good medical care happens to all of us, and we ALL need to support changes
that would make a difference for so many who cannot fight for themselves.
Camilla Roark, Kearney, NE
Clean water is a birthright! Do better!
sheri McKnight, Mount Vernon, NY
What has gone on in Flint for over two years is so unacceptable as to be a sad, inhumane joke. However, I'll bet that not one
person told to keep drinking the poisoned water because it's safe has been laughing. And the response of the almighty
Governor has be pitiful and intolerable.
Susan Leston, Villa Park, IL
Clean water = life
Charmayne Flowers, Fishers, IN
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The function of government is to be for the people, by the people etc. Need I say more......
Charles Pollak, Hillside, NJ
Please do no politicalize this tragedy. Jus do the right thing. The health and lives of the people in Flint matter.
Melvin taylor, Tempe, AZ
Why just our communities
Gerard Garvin, Yonkers, NY
Safe water. Accountable government officials. Black communities health is necessary for the health and well-being of our
country.
Brenda Adams, MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Some person or persons have to go to jail for this abomination.
Louis Rourke, Fall River, MA
Everyone practicing law should be shot. They have perverted justice.
Nina French, Seattle, WA
...And to the plutocracy for which it stands...
Mitchell Diamond, Sunnyvale, CA
It is time for humanity to rise in compassion and common sense. Do the right thing. One Love.
Monica Williams, Atlanta, GA
The arrogant disregard for minimal human safety on the part of American government is shameful.
Wendy Fast, null, NY
It really doesn't matter who this affects, it SHOULD NOT happen! Since this targets the black, minority, and low income
areas, it makes it even more tragic.
That is the purpose of the CDC and Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. Funding should not be cut and
since it was, it should be reinstated with even more funding. Where I live, we receive a periodical letter informing us of the
levels of everything in our water. I feel this should be mandatory for everyone. This would give the people a "heads up".
This would also help the CDC zero in on problem areas sooner.
Nancy, Denver, CO
Those who cut funding for the CDC lead poisoning prevention program cannot truly claim that they are PRO LIFE.
Barbara Sorensen, WASHBURN, WI
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Stop allowing African Americans to be treated like third-world citizens in a completely technically advanced and "liberated"
democratic society. There are laws in place to prevent this mass mistreatment and Gov. Snyder should not only resign
immediately, he should face prosecution in the State and Federal courts.
Janelle Poe, NY, NY
Protect the people, not the pocket!!
Winifred Pitrone, Mendocino, CA
this is a form of genocide --- who are we?
Jeri Harris, Lacey, WA
I have been there many times as I have a brother there and this is a real tragedy he has been ill also and we are all worried
about his grandchildren.
Hester barksdale, Detroit, MI
Our water should never be in jeopardy! Restore and strengthen funding for the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program!
Rosemary Kueny, North Liberty, IA
shameful
Donald amari, Inverness, FL
This is in acceptable. Would it be okay for your family's drinking water?
Debra Sfetsios, New York, NY
So sick of politics! Enough!
Gail Baxter, Yonkers, NY
So sick of politics! Enough!
Gail Baxter, Yonkers, NY
Sara Kauk
Sara Kaul, Bethesda, MD
Please don't let this happen again. We all should hide in shame but congress more than any other.
Sharon Quarles, Vail, AZ
ColorOfChange.org
Please take a moment to rethink the view that we must remain entrenched in foreign wars but cannot afford to maintain basic
infrastructure at home. People feel abandoned while you are hurrying to your next campaign fundraiser. This is not merely a
public health crisis. It is a political crisis. Let's hope this "failure at all levels of government" is taken seriously by those of
you who are entrusted to represent the interests of real people, and not just another opportunity to level blame at your
political opponents in the name of inaction sponsored by deep-pocketed campaign donors.
Harold Chichester, Columbus, OH
Get the Lead out!!
Dixie Dugan White, Allentown, PA
Odessa Williams
Odessa Williams, Birmingham, AL
Friends of Water stand with the good people of Flint, Michigan: they deserve justice; safe, clean water is a basic human
right.
Chris Hale, Jacksonville, FL
There are no words to describe the despicable nature of the people who let this happen and did nothing.
Alice Jeffries, Temple Hills, MD
the Gor. show be crime.
Robert Curry, Mountain View, CA
Shame on Michigan's political officials!
Ramona Provost, Shelton, WA
This is unbelievable and criminal. This is 2016 not 1865.
Laura Nowack, Brewster, NY
Please help the people of Flint. This is not a third world country things like that should not be happening in this country.
Please put people first!!!
Eva James, Stone Mountain, GA
There be no saviours and the machine grinds us all. First the Blacks and the browns and then the whites. There will be no
help from the greedy class and there will be no one to do their work.
Robert Gappa, Eau Claire, WI
Our established politic elite offer poor people fast food, toxic drinking water and NO future as they grow fatter and wealthy.
James & Sharon P Parzino, Surf City, NC
ColorOfChange.org
Despicable! Leaders must be held accountable to the point of hurting. Resign, yes! But fined and jailed, hell yes!!
Kelly McGhehey, Eugene, OR
Tell me people who is really behind this that the water wasn't checked, it goes beyond the CDC. The ones behind the
curtain. The one you elected, that you thought was going to give you the hope and change. You where used the the most
awful way, that threatens you and your children.!!! Still think he is on your side, think again.!!!
Barbara Kelly, RIO RANCHO, NM
Pauline Atkinson
Pauline Atkinson, Wheatley Heights, NY
Vicki Tetterton
Vicki Tetterton, pfafftown, NC
This is some bull. The government need to be held accountable. All that knew should go to jail, Period!
RaShane, Snellville, GA
As we see one area deteriorating, who know what other area are affected
Ruth, Lithonia, GA
MisLEADing the ppl of Flint with one drink of WATER. SHAME!!!!!
Sonia Scott, Iselin, NJ
Change
Martha Andrade, San Bruno, CA
We need I stand up for the rights of those who can't stand on their own!!!
Titia, Elkridge, MD
As we see one area deteriorating, who know what other area are affected
Ruth, Lithonia, GA
This is beyond ludicrous!
Gurvinder Singh, Garland, TX
Stop the Poisoning and the RACIST BULLSHIT NOW!
Kurt Hausauer, LAPEER, MI
ColorOfChange.org
This is an outrage! To demand that heads should roll is not addressing the problem. These people, fellow Americans, are
being forced to pay current and back bills for poison??? These callous felons who remain in office literally poisoned people
and have destroyed lives and they still want the agency to be paid for this atrocity!? Get busy and do everything possible to
remedy this or we will. We are extremely mad!
Todd H. Crawford Sr., Nakina, NC
Heads should roll
Kenneth Munc, Santa Rosa, CA
Public drinking water should not be a death sentence.
Sarah Mckee, Amherst, MA
The Flint crisis shows the desperate need for
the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program. PLEASE support it!!!
Brett O'Sullivan, Lafayette, CO
For those who holler that government programs cost too much, my question is what is the cost that that our country incurs
when such programs are cut?
BARBARA GRUENWALD, Grosse Pointe, MI
clean water was here before polluters treated it with their run off. protect and defend it
Thom Laz, SEATTLE, WA
This should not happen in Amerika.
Gary Schmidt, Springfield, TN
Do the right thing!
Marshall Harth, Long Branch, NJ
This is a nightmare perpetrated by our governments state and local upon citizens. Where was the oversight, where is the
protection people deserve?
Linda Vilhena, EUGENE, OR
This is outragious! This must by fixed inmediately . What is happing to our country?
Louise Hudson, Seattle, WA
I served on a lead prevention program for young children in CA in the 1990s. It is real and it is serious
Gloria McClintock, Mount Vernon, WA
ColorOfChange.org
I am very upset about this situation. I am a resident of Michigan and have close family friends that live there. I would be very
disappointed if I found out that one of them had lead poisoning due to a petty and unjust decision. I want something to be
done not only about this situation but our current govenors position.
Graycen Bisinger, Livonia, MI
We obviously can't rely on local governments to take steps to assure healthy water and a lead-free environment for all of
their citizens, no matter what race or religion. We need a federal watch dog to make sure that no one has to suffer from
environmental hazards in their homes.
J Haupt, Exton, PA
What more basic obligation do we have as a society than to protect our children...black, white, brown...our children, for
goodness sake? What a heartbreaking catastrophe. If this isn't enough to change hearts and minds about the need for
regulation and regulatory enforcement I can't imagine what it will take.
Helen Claunch, Vernon, CT
Its a travesty for the state and federal government not to protect the health and welfare to Americans. Water is not a want, its
a necessity to survive.
Liz Howard, Gwynn Oak, MD
Add back in all of the mining accidents, and protecting our nations' waters has become job one!!!
Kamia Taylor, Preston, MO
Outrageous action by members of Governor Rick Snyder's administration. I personally support all actions required to meet
the needs of those Flint residents affected by this atrocity.
Sylvia Ruiz, Los Angeles, CA
If this were in Donald trumps community this would not be occurring. Fix the water issue.
Karen Harrison, Waldorf, MD
If this were in Donald trumps community this would not be occurring. Fix the water issue.
Karen Harrison, Waldorf, MD
The greed-driven right-wing assault against humanity needs to be put to a very decisive stop.
James Cunningham, Powell, OH
I cannot imagine being Governor Snyder and knowing what he did on purpose to little children. He must be a very cold man.
Jane LaRocque, Silver Spring, MD
Where was EPA?
Liz Howard, Gwynn Oak, MD
ColorOfChange.org
A basic function of government it to protect its people. Environmental hazards are far more of a threat than terrorism. It is
imperative that funding to CDC be restored and increased for this very type of monitoring.
Jack Stewart, Jasper, AR
Where was EPA?
Liz Howard, Gwynn Oak, MD
Governor Snyder needs to be held accountable for his mishandling of this situation. He knew about the problem years ago,
and turned his back on Flint citizens.
Jacqueline Johnson, Pontiac, MI
Environmental Racisim by any other name...
Malik Hakeem Kafele, Rancho Cordova, CA
This must stop!
Mr. Ray Williams, atlanta, GA
Please, Please, Pleae.
Sammie Cooper, Louisville, MS
this is absolutely unacceptable in 2016.
Marcia oreilly, Bloomfield Hills, MI
This latest scandal in Flint, Michigan shames the United States of America. Action is needed NOW and the World is
watching.
Randall Alleyne, London, TX
This should Not be happening to citizens of the United States. It is the government's job to keep its citizens safe.
Joanne Sieck, Rochester, MN
Snyder was an accessory to the crime of mass poisoning and should be held accountable.
Bani Hines-Hudson, Louisville, KY
I am deeply pained and angry. My nieces and nephews as well as little grand nieces and nephews live in Flint. What an
abomination! People must always come before politics or financial gain.
Mary Zirbes, St. Cloud, MN
This lead poisoning was racist!
Sebastian Natera, Brooklyn, NY
ColorOfChange.org
Was this another government experiment w/Residents & thousands of prisoners being unaware & used by being considered
as "no harm no foul"!
Grady K. Harris, Reading, PA
Do the right thing
Beatrice Hickman, Kansas City, MO
You were sent to Congress to protect the people
not allow harm to them. Do your JOB and do it RIGHT!
Winston Williams, Tucson, AZ
Experiments seem to only happen in poor neighborhoods
Nathaniel Elmore Jr, newark, NJ
Please ensure ALL lives are fully protected, especially Black lives because they are the ones that White Americans are trying
to make extinct.
Kayse Little, West Palm Beach, FL
This is a major health crisis that needs to be addressed immediately
Maryellen Redish, Palm Springs, CA
lead poisoning is devastating to children and the brain..we must take more care and have more concern.. these are all our
children.
Judy S Rosenthal, Hamden, CT
Criminal. Plain and simple.
Bonnie Upton, Trenton, NJ
This is a tragedy that could happen in other places. We obviously need better oversight to prevent possible future lead
poisoning situations.
Lois Karasek, DOWAGIAC, MI
Governor Snyder should do the honorable thing and resign. He is no longer fit to govern Michigan.
Arlette Smith, Walnut Creek, CA
Unconscionable and I'm afraid more common than we know. I say sentence the Governor to live, drink and eat in Flint until
the issues are resolved, pay for damages, especially to children, from his own pocket and salary, and then after the proper
investigation, imprison him if for no less than a type of genocide.
Laura Paden, Chatsworth, CA
ColorOfChange.org
How on earth can a wealthy country as the USA descend to such low levels as to allow the Flint tragedy to happen? There is
an urgent need to ensure ample funding is available now and into the future to remedy such an inhuman, criminal act on
vulnerable people.
Leila Huebner, Cape Canaveral, FL
Cannot understand how Flint was allowed use tainted water for the population. Someone who was asleep on the job should
serve prison time with a marginal lack of access to drinking water for 10 years or so !
ae mackAeMack, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
The tragic decision of the city's emergency manager will affect the lives of the victims for years to come.
Janice Simmons, Gibsonia, PA
There is much more to the poisoning of children across the country by lead in water, homes, and dirt. Move now or face
worse consequences.
Ned Hamson, Mount Healthy, OH
What if it were your children?
Dan Brumbaugh, Sugar Land, TX
The Security of our Drinking Water should be as important as that currently that done by the Pentagon & our military to
assure we're not attacked. Bad drinking water can endanger our citizens health & welfare just like an enemy can.
Steve Sears, Spartanburg, SC
Time to take positive action. We shouldn't let this happen ever again. Please restore full funding for lead poisoning
prevention. NOW!
Mary Schultz, Ogdensburg, WI
There is NO REASON to delay Funding to the
Center for Disease Control, so Children can be protected from Lead Poisoning. Flint must receive the Right to live in a
healthy environment.
Anselmo L Rodriguez, Okemos, MI
This so bad esp. for our children.
Ruby Faye Brown, Longview, TX
What is the problem. There is no reason that can not be address.
Jamie Washington, Pikesville, MD
This is reprehensible! Support the residents of Flint!
Nicole Carrier-Titti, Jolo, WV
ColorOfChange.org
America,America shine ur light on thee for all to see what U do to People of Color Like Me!
Grady K. Harris, Reading, PA
America,America shine ur light on thee for all to see what U do to People of Color Like Me!
Grady K. Harris, Reading, PA
Hold the right people accountable for the Flint travesty. Stop allowing the polluted water to continue flowing from the city's
pipelines and billing people for this misery. Full reimbursement for the residents of this town who've been paying for this
service since 2014. Clean Water for Flint NOW!!!!
Aisha Nshimba, Arlington, TX
Another disgrace traceable to Republican disregard for people
FRED BERING, Oregon, WI
This chocked me!
Carol Springer, Orem, UT
3rd world conditions in the richest nation on the planet? We cared more for Paris than we do for the citizens of Flint
Jason mays, College Station, TX
The infrastructure of our society is grotesquely flawed. Please help create an even playing field l!!! All lives matter and have
to be regarded as EQUAL!!!!!!!!!!!
Kenya Pertile, Los Angeles, CA
Please take this problem seriously!
Michaela M M. Farber, Philadelphia, PA
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H Ronald Hartman, TINLEY PARK, IL
Our country was founded to protect its citizens. All of them.
Kathleen Powers, West Hartford, CT
Mona Lisa Hairston
Mona Lisa Hairston, Eden, NC
ColorOfChange.org
Oakland, CA 94612
While we give millions, if not billions of dollars to large corporations in the form of tax breaks, we cut services and dollars
to support our poorest communities and in the process destroy our families and our children. Does this make sense? Inner
cities everywhere are deteriorating and quickly becoming close to unlivable. Meantime, the rich get richer, the middle class
is disappearing, more people than ever are living in extreme poverty. The Republican majority is so out of touch that they
have no clue about hardship and making a life the best way you can. They seem to care only for the money they get from the
large corporations and the wealthy and meantime pursuing their greed, they are destroying, not only the rest of us, but our
beautiful planet as well. Soon, even they will not be able to live here. Why don't they even care about that?
Nancy Gilbert, LAWRENCE, MI
We sign on to this letter out of great concern for the people of Flint and all other places with similarly unmonitored and/or
aging infrastructure that threatens people's well-being.
Barbara and Jim Dale, Decorah, IA
That is a disgrace to the people that we live in a country with so much wealth and we have politains doing inhuman things.
God is unplease with the world and change is going to come soon
Mrs. Leslie Brown, Mt.Kisco, NY
Beryl McGhee
Beryl L. McGhee, Baton Rouge, LA
Do something about the people responsible
Jessie Jones, Goodyear, AZ
If terrorists did what has happened in Flint, MI (and is no doubt happening in other places), many would want to other
countries up. The least we can do is provide clean water for Flint and help other communities with similar concerns. NOW
would be excellent!
Sue Boardman, Avondale Estates, GA
Jacqueline Miller
Jacqueline Miller, Greenville, SC
Robin Hinton
Ms. Robin Hinton, Conshohocken, PA
Britnie stuward
Britnie Stuward, El Sobrante, CA
What if it were your children, family and loved ones? Do The Right Thing
Echols Echols, Memphis, TN
ColorOfChange.org
ColorOfChange.org
As a special education advocate I can testify that there is every reason to PREVENT lead poisoning rather than dealing with
the effects.
Sara Catalinotto, New York, NY
It is a disgrace and an abomination that there is insufficient funding to protect these little ones, our nation's only hope, its
only future. Or maybe it doesn't matter to the white bureaucrats and pols that the kids are only black? Have a care: THE
WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING THIS, FLAGRANT POLICE BRUTALITY, AND OTHER FORMS OF NEVERENDING
RACISM! And whatever the pigment of these little ones, it is an internationally punishable crime against humanity to cut off
funds to the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poison Prevention program!
Kenneth Klein, Baltimore, MD
Ketura Dixie
Keturah Dixie, Rochester, NY
Utterly disgraceful what happened in Flint! We are outraged and expect Congress to take action!
William Kandel, null, DC
Ramona Harris
Ramona Harris, Washington, DC
The governor should be sent to prison !!
Jeanine Williams, Madison, WI
They are human & don't deserve this treatment!!#
Keturah Dixie, Rochester, NY
We deserve better.
Grace Kyeremateng, New Britain, CT
Criminal and Inhumane, politics before human life.
Victor Braatz, Charlotte, MI
Sarah Sanders
Sarah Hartnett, West Hollywood, CA
Cathy D. Klein
Ms. Cathy D Klein, Port Matilda, PA
ColorOfChange.org
Oakland, CA 94612
ColorOfChange.org
As a former building inspector I know how common the problem is and Flint shows it can pop up in new ways and places it
hadn't before
CA Snyder, Manchester, MI
This is a disgrace and the government officials in charge should be prosecuted
Mahalia Ruffin, Bridgeport, CT
That this was allowed to happen is disgraceful. Those responsible should be held accountable for this CRIMINAL Act
Norma Ayee, Lake Worth, FL
Save the children! Give them clean water.
Brenda Goldfinger, Randallstown, MD
Be responsible to all citizens government officials!
Fred Phinazee, Wake Forest, NC
Sinful!!!
Cee Jane, Lake Mary, FL
Quit killing us
linda Ignasiak, TAMPA, FL
God will punish all of you
Toni Woods, atlanta, GA
Bree Kalb
Bree Kalb, Carrboro, NC
Is this America?
Beverly Rice, New York, NY
No one should have to worry about lead-laced drinking water!!
Laura Courtney, Los Angeles, CA
I am without words. The shame, my god!
Toby Coleman, Culver City, CA
The responsible authorities should be in jail already...so sad to see this in a 1st world country
Claudia Webster, North Brunswick, NJ
ColorOfChange.org
ColorOfChange.org
I heard the head of the California Republican Party on the radio blaming the Environmental Protection Agency for not
stopping the lead poisoning in Flint. How convenient to blame the EPA when all the Republicans have done is cut and gut
the EPA and the Center for Disease Control because they want to "reduce government." Then a Republican governor
appoints an unelected city manager who overrules local elected officials who the governor thinks can't handle their own
affairs, resulting in children being poisoned. Flint was handling its own affairs much better than the Republican governor's
appointee. And now to avoid accepting responsibility for the inevitable consequences of "less government" and more
"running the country like a business", the Republicans want to blame the very agencies they gutted in the hopes of
privatizing the water supply. Be very clear, "less government" means more money for private companies but less oversight of
the public health; you can't trust the corporate privatizers because ALL they care about is money and they worship greed. I
hope the American public wakes up and realizes the Donald Trumps of the world are about business profits, business profits
and business profits. Children's health, homeless families and unemployed workers aren't what their actions prove they worry
about despite their rhetoric. The 1% are NOT job creators and their actions over the last years appear to be those of
sociopaths who have for the most part lost their moral compass in their insane quest for more and more power and money.
And as usual people shut out of the economic opportunity, bear the brunt of the brutality of privatization of what should be
public services in a civilized society. Maybe some of those affected families would like to get a small one million dollar
loan from Trump's father like he had. All this money we waste on military spending to spy on our privacy would be better
spent actually protecting Americans by providing us with single payer healthcare, free education, and jobs to repair the
infrastructure of America, like the aging pipes in our cities. That's the biggest risk to Americans' safety, the destruction of the
social safety net and the funneling of all of our resources to wealthy companies who refuse to contribute their fair share to
the running of America. These tax dodging corporations want to take over all public services like education, water, prisons,
etc. The people of Flint are in my prayers, and we must speak up against privatization and greed because Flint shows us what
the result will be if we let the 1% go forward with their agenda which simply does not take the rest of humanity or the
environment into consideration.
Sandra Shand, Petaluma, CA
Come on. Third graders understand poison, so you should be acting no sitting on your hands!
Sheron Snyder, Jackson, MI
Come on. Third graders understand poison, so you should be acting no sitting on your hands!
Sheron Snyder, Jackson, MI
Republicans hate the poor and minorities, vote them out of the U.S. entirely!
Ralph Finley, San Jose, CA
Knowing you were poisoning an entire community and doing nothing about it is criminal. If the buck stops at Governor
Synder's office, let the punishment begin there. It is time to resign.
Gary Gill, Madison, WI
This is an absolute outrage! Everyone deserves clean water
Marcwife Foy, Pooler, GA
We all need protections from unscrupulous people in power!
Miriam Warwick, New York, NY
ColorOfChange.org
The story of Flint is so terrible and so heartbreaking... it is shocking and unimaginable this happening. Even as I'm so proud
of Pres. Obama.. he's been the shining bright light of this country even while he's been put through so much, I love him and
our progress, but, for horrors like this, struggle with ongoing shame of this country. Sincerely, Barry Kaufman
Barry Kaufman, Los Angeles, CA
Flint is just ONE example of God-only-knows how many examples of environmental racism are out there now. Government
MUST do its job to protect our citizens no matter where they live!
Jane Bruce-Munro, Santa Cruz, CA
Clearly a program that is needed to prevent serious violations that damage the health of our citizens.
Sharon Chastain, Maple Valley, WA
What a shame ! Allowing a black community to slowly be poisoned by lead contaminated water just because they are black
!!!
Bring the bastards responsible for that to Justice and let the Justice plumb them with words as heavy as lead !!!
Thierry Marlier, Brussels, IL
Please restore this money.
Pamela Osgood, Grass Valley, CA
In addition, the CDC will have to be more open and honest when similar emergencies happen.
Ellen Hertzmark, Brookline, MA
The governor, major and all others involved in this atrocity must be removed from office and held legally accountable
Joyce, Belcamp, MD
This is beyond! People should be arrested and charged for criminal negligence.
Kisha Green, SMYRNA, GA
This kind of political shenanigans would never have happened in Del Mar CA, or even in Detroit, Michigan. The governor
needs to resign immediately and be held accountable for his actions.
Roberto Aburto, San Diego, CA
This crisis is only one of many that the minorities will face in this century. The public must work together to make Congress
pass laws safe guarding everyone's health.
Gayle LoftonRogers, Cleveland, OH
This is corruption at the level that hits closest to home. How could the officials responsible for this disaster have kept this
under the rug when they were effectively KILLING people slowly?? It's homicidal neglect!
Albert So, Bradford, MA
ColorOfChange.org
Fire Snyder!!
Andrea Verier, Melbourne Village, FL
Sending bills to people you are poisoning takes a big pair of balls.
someone should go to jail
Leo Bierling, Saint Louis, MO
This episode in Flint is a disgrace and
shameful for any body even remotely connected to what happened. At least
funding for all aspects of remediation and
reparation should be generous.
Andrea Amend, Highland Park, IL
The federal government needs to restore funding to the CDC to prevent the kind of environmental injustice seen in Flint.
Prof. Marlene Barken, Ithaca, NY
baorsot3@yahoo.com
Beatrice A Orsot, North Highlands, CA
Its shockingly shameful!!!
Mr. David Longacre, toledo, OH
Rhonda Weary
Rhonda Weary, Avondale Estates, GA
Virtually every municipal water system in the country has exactly the same piping. Only the beginning? An understatement.
Betsy Elizabeth Micek, null, FL
This is outrageous. The people responsible should never hold public office again. The health of the citizens of this country
is the _foundation_ of this country. The effects of this poisoning is worse than any earthquake or passing storm. Shameful.
Ms. Martha Barclay, Berkeley, CA
This is outrageous. The people responsible should never hold public office again. The health of the citizens of this country
is the _foundation_ of this country. The effects of this poisoning is worse than any earthquake or passing storm. Shameful.
Ms. Martha Barclay, Berkeley, CA
If it can happen in Flint, it can happen anywhere! It can happen to YOU!
Joseph Vilis, BELMONT, NC
ColorOfChange.org
This preventable travesty needs to be stopped immediately! Provide necessary funding now!
Shannon Rice, Chicago, IL
Its not govt. its republicans.
MS Todd L. Mayer, Soquel, CA
Justice needs to be served
Diamond Zimmerman, Austin, TX
Please step up and do something.
David McGiffert, Northbrook, IL
This should be about having lead pipes in the first place! Drinking water should not be flowing through lead!!!
Laurel Facey, Millers Falls, MA
In this day and age, this crisis in flint is unacceptable!
nancy ross, Franklin, MA
The Gov. Knew about the Water, Do You think He cared until it was brought to the Public?:He did not Drink it.
Hubert E. Harris, NEWPORT NEWS, VA
This should never have happen in
the 21st century...in the UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA.
Charlotte L Gillette, Montclair, NJ
Please restore funding for the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program in the
fiscal year 2017 budget
Shanna Romanyshyn, Portland, OR
Clean safe water is a civil and human right, not a privilege. The Governor and the leaders of Flint Michigan should be held
Responsible and Accountable for this crime against humanity.
Annette Crossley, Atlanta, GA
YOU CAN BET IF IT WAS A RADICAL ISLAMIC MUSLIM COMMUNITY OBAMA WOULD HAVE EVERYONE OUT
THERE WORKING
Mr-Mrs R Odom, Pompano Beach, FL
ColorOfChange.org
Oakland, CA 94612
How could the Republican Party and our failed corporate run government allow lead poisoning in water...because our
government is Republican and corporate controlled. Federal funding for the CDC's Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program is operating on a shoe string and now all of us are damned. We ALL drink the water and the failure of
our federal government has allowed the poisoning of your precious water supplies. Restore this funding NOW.
Sarah Wolfe, Dongola, IL
I am appalled that politicians would sacrifice an entire community for their warped agenda
Marilee J Armstrong, Houston, TX
I am appalled that politicians would sacrifice an entire community for their warped agenda
Marilee J Armstrong, Houston, TX
ALL people of color INCLUDING NATIVE PEOPLES' (need to start including Native humans in your conservations) have
always been poisoned from day one, look at what they did to Native Peoples' with the smallpox blankets & then the
government states that they knew nothing about the incident!!!!
Marge Dakouzlian, Staten Island, NY
The lead poisoning in Flint, Michigan is unfathomable in that it should've NEVER happened in a first world county like
America!
Siegfried H Ward, Hemet, CA
Cut the Pentagon budget, and use the money for real security to protect the people.
Max Obuszewski, Baltimore, MD
Stop false flag terror, www.rethink911.org
Jon Fox\,Maj.USMCR\,Ret. Ret., null, CO
Flint Michigan, is entitled to FULL FEDERAL SUPPORT. Don't embarrass us again (as in the New Orleans hurricane
debacle).
Treat these citizens like you would if they where white America and FIX IT Now.
Make me Proud of our representation in Washington, I Vote Faithfully, I will remember.
Jon L Dawson, indianapolis, IN
AG LYNCH GET YOUR BUTT OUT OF YOUR CHAIR AND GO OUT THEIR AND INTRODUCE THESE DO NOTHINGS
TO WHAT AN INDICTMENT LOOKS LIKE
E Haris, Jeff City, MO
ColorOfChange.org
WE must seize the moment...Now, is the time to expose the neglect that permeates low income communities. Every
government entity is apathetic. Michigan's gov. Snyder is typical of officials that refuse to serve all the people. The
deplorable conditions of Detroit Public Schools are inhuman and most of all a violation of the right to an education. Only
the rich get the attention of elected officials. Voting is one way to get rid of them.
Bobbie Flynn-Ward, West Bloomfield, MI
WE must seize the moment...Now, is the time to expose the neglect that permeates low income communities. Every
government entity is apathetic. Michigan's gov. Snyder is typical of officials that refuse to serve all the people. The
deplorable conditions of Detroit Public Schools are inhuman and most of all a violation of the right to an education. Only
the rich get the attention of elected officials. Voting is one way to get rid of them.
Bobbie Flynn-Ward, West Bloomfield, MI
Let us not repeat this total disaster!
Anne Watts, Santa Rosa, CA
Snyder & co should be arrested and charged with criminal negligence and stand trial.
Bill Chandler/MS Immigrants Rights Alliance, Jackson, MS
ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING
R M Chaps, Pompano Beach, FL
Do it!
Brett Allison, Tempe, AZ
RATPUBLICAN congress; do something!
Charlie Atilano, Salinas, CA
Defunding the CDC is criminal. Anyone who supports cutting their budget is not only anti-American, but also fascist and
hateful. Where do you stand?!
Martin Wolf, Colorado Springs, CO
This is where our government, for the people and by the people, has a significant role to play, and partisan politics has none.
Sarah Meredith, Brooklyn, NY
Absent unity we are vulnerable to these kinds of political Catastrophes, we stay vigil!
Clifford Cheeks, Highland Park, MI
ColorOfChange.org
Are you going to allow this man to poison the children and get off without consequences appropriate to his crime?
Christy Townsend, Heber Springs, AR
Flint Lives Matter
Max Smith, Chicago, IL
Marie Levy
Marie Levy, Southaven, MS
Clean water should be an absolute right for every American. Flint's Governor should be in jail and the GOP made to replace
every pipe in town.
Mg Raftery, La Mesa, CA
To the citizens of Michigan and the USA, this is what happens when we do not get out and VOTE, it allows people who
value money over the health of our people to get elected , I pray funding will be restored to the CDC for this project,
however politicians have no respect unless they can count on your money or your vote. I pray this issue will start to send out
the message NO VOTE/NO VOICE!!!
Beverly McCord, Old Hickory, TN
Health inequities and disparities persist for communities who are predominantly resided by low-income families and people
of color/minorities. This happens because of systemic racial oppression, which starts at the federal level. Please restore this
federal funding to achieve health equity and to eliminate racial oppression for underserved communities.
Joe Lee, Oakland, CA
Lead in Flints water is an outrage! The population is mostly minority and poor. What also needs to be addressed is the
amount of children that go to bed hungry every night.
This is what happens when you ship our industry overseas!
Marie Leven, Flushing, MI
This water crisis in Flint is absolutely heartbreaking, disgusting and a horrid state of affairs! Someone has to be held
accountable for this...and prosecuted....this is so incredibly wrong and ALMOST unbelievable. If we don't wake up and STOP
the ongoing discrimination and horrid treatment of Black people in this country, we will NEVER progress.....the constant
racist obstacles and hoops and hurdles we have to jump and navigate thru EVERY GODDAMN day is unbearable....We have
to do something! These racists place NO value on Black life...not even our children! This cannot go umpunoshed. We have
to make whomever is responsible be held accountable and punished to the fullest extent of the law!!!! No matter what it
takes...we mustn't let this go......
Ronald Duncombe, Norfolk, VA
Polluted water is not okay in ANY community.
It's time to restore funding for the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes program and Lead Poisoning Prevention
J A Ellis, Berkeley, CA
ColorOfChange.org
Unless u March! You'll get know results. The government has hated peaceful marches(in mass), marches are disruption of
their falsehood of a tranquil society,satisfied with the status quo. This, no matter how many are hurt or die
Revstephen Shy, Paradise, CA
Stop racism and discrimination.
Bethy Victorin, Brooklyn, NY
The 2017 budget should never have reduced funding by half for the Center for Disease Control's Healthy Homes and Lead
Poisoning Prevention Program, but instead, should have INCREASED it, in light of the abominable toxic water situation in
Flint, MI.
Jeanne Lewis, Tucson, AZ
Even here in Camden, I hear water's not as clean as it SHOULD be. But that's nothing compared to this disgrace...
Henry R. Kujawa, Camden, NJ
Janelle Harrison
Janelle Harrison, Temple Hills, MD
This is outrageous! What is wrong with my government that they won't help the people in Flint,who have been poisioned by
their own governor?
Nancy Crom, Albany, NY
Profits before People! YEAH CAPITALISM!
The Best Government Money Can Buy!
For Capitalism to work, we need privately appointed managers who fit this
criteria
http://www.positivedisintegrat ion.com/psychopathy.htm#a10
and make sure these points are implemented.
http://www.ellensplace.net/fas cism.html
Otherwise Capitalism cannot succeed!
Scott Peden, Ben Lomond, CA
This is one of the most hideous situations I have ever heard of in my entire life!
Barbara Fluellen, Cleveland, OH
jestsclowns@gmail.com
Jestsclowns@gmailcom Townsend-Graham, North Myrtle Beach, SC
ColorOfChange.org
Hey government. Step in and do your damn job I pay you for. Also hang that asshole gov. snyder who knew about
everything yet did nothing for months and months.
Andrew James Malcolm, Benton, AR
The degradation of Earth's ecosystems are widespread, however Black and Brown poor communities are the "canary in the
mine". We die or are injured before conditions are declared disasters. The neurological disorders that will result from this
intentional and callous disregard for human life will affect generations to come.The governor is a criminal, seemingly
without a conscience and should be deemed dangerous, tried, lose most of his personal assets, and then incarcerated.
Theresa-Ann Clark MD, Seattle, WA
What was allowed to happen in Flint is morally reprehensible. Those who had any part of the decisions that led to this crisis
should at least leave the government if not be prosecuted.
Wayne Conner, Kalamazoo, MI
Decent water is a basic right. The Governor should resign or be impeached.
Norman L Jones, Silver Spring, MD
Stop the lead poisoning in communities
Kimberli Freeman, Brooklyn, NY
Where is the government that is supposed to be protecting the people?
David B MacTaggart, Lancaster, CA
Decent water is a basic right. The Governor should resign or be impeached.
Norman L Jones, Silver Spring, MD
The Governor should be ashamed of what he did. Make him drink that water.
Lauri M McKindley, Stockton, CA
IN THE NAME OF GOD, FIX THIS NOW~!!!!!!! OR RESETTLE THE AFFLICTED IN A SAFER PLACE~!!!!!
Patricia Matthews, Morgantown, WV
Happened in Flint? It could happen anywhere. I used to trust our officials to do right by us. Most do, and when they do,
regulation helps them ALL to do right by us.
Edward Lawhon, Willis, TX
All who are responsible for this disgusting and tragic situation need to be brought to justice, and soon. This blatant in your
face discrimination and lack of respect for black lives show the intention of those who knew about the ramifications of this
water crisis months before their secret was brought to light. Absolutely sick and certainly disgusting. Please, please
prosecute ALL who are responsible for this travesty of humanity.
Lindy renee, Monroe, NY
ColorOfChange.org
IT IS VERY DISTURBING THAT GOV. SNYDER CAN NOT BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR HIS NEGLIGENT ACTIONS
WITH THE CONTAMINATED WATER SO YES THEY NEED TO ALLOCATE MORE FINANCIAL FUNDING TO THE
CDC IMMEDIATELY
EDWARD CAVER, Brooklyn, NY
This is what happens when ignorant and irresponsible people are elected to office. We MUST read read read and provide the
facts for everyone to understand what is going on, what is being done, and who is in power. Usually we rely on sound bites
for info or we figure that everything will go forward as usual, but that is not and never has been the case. We have to be
informed. Every state should have a clearing house for factual information and who might be impacted by the actions of
those in office. That this happened in minority and poor neighborhoods makes it doubly heinous.
Eleisa and Tony Trampler, Denver, CO
Communities of color are constantly being put on the front line of environmental disasters. This must stop! Environmental
justice now!
Francesca Testi, GUILFORD, NY
Please help the people of Flint, MI all we can in their time of GREAT NEED!!!
Sarah J. Davis, Dayton, OH
This is outrageous. This is what happens when you have people in office who care more about saving money than about
human lives. The governor should resign and should be indicted. The children who have been affected should be monitored
and helped over the span of a lifetime. They will need it due to the callousness of the those elected to protect them. This is
shameful.
Robin Brasso, San Francisco, CA
All people deserve fair and equal treatment, there should be no second class citizens. Period!
Ruth Meyer, Keene, NH
The despicable, pathetic GOP (GROUP OF PHOOLS) leaders in Michigan should be arrested and prosecuted. STOP THIS
INSANITY!!!
Rudolph L. Tauer, Chicago, IL
In solidarity with the people of Flint, Michigan, and as a community activist, I am happy to lend my name to this petition.
We look forward on expressing our support with a trip to Flint this Spring. Please contact me if there will be such a general
campaign coming from the NYC area. The struggle continues... josephsellman@gmail.com @josephsellman
Joseph Sellman, New York, NY
Allocating funds to the CDC's Healthy Home and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is, in lieu of what happened in Flint,
MI, self-evident. We need to protect our citizens and especially our young ones, who are the most susceptible to the effects
of lead poisoning. They are our future.
Rhonda Syphax, Tacoma, WA
ColorOfChange.org
ColorOfChange.org
This is the United states of America !!! It's UNBELIEVEABLE that this is going on in the richest country in the entire world.
I think we are slipping backward.....so sad AND EMBARASSING...
Audrey blonsky, Blairsville, GA
The dictatorships the Michigan legislature and governor have imposed.on hard-pressed Michigan cities must end now,
before the killer infection spreads.
Peter Doob, columbia, MD
$$$ before people---UGLY
Estelle Fein, boulder creek, CA
This is form of genocide
Eva Williams-Bly, Lawndale, CA
If elected officials ignore the poisoning of our citizens, they have no honor and deserve no respect.
Walter Mirk, Watertown, WI
Cynthia Jones
Cynthia Jones, Denver, CO
Outraged & sad. Government malfeasance allowed children to be poisoned.
Jeanette Lewicki, Oakland, CA
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Jada Hudson, Norcross, GA
The governor has no shame or this was a determined evil act against other human beings. Either way, this is criminal
behaviour and needs to be delt with by a court of law.
Judy Billings Mapondera, Washington, DC
Funding the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention is vitally important for the health of
our communities. The Center should be funded for at least the 35 million level that it had in 2005!
Steve Harper, Columbus, OH
What has happened in Flint with lead contamination of tap water makes me feel shame to be an American. We can do better.
We MUST do better. FIX the problem. Monitor the city going forward. Whoever let this toxic problem continue after being
notified of its existence deserves to be JAILED! Nothing less!!!
Susan Rynas, Bellevue, WA
ColorOfChange.org
Oakland, CA 94612
ColorOfChange.org
This is a consequence of the "shovel ready" policies for creating jobs a few years ago. Our infrastructure has been needing
maintenance, but our leaders don't have the fortitude to say so. Fix our pipes throughout our land, so more children do not
have to suffer the same fate.
Hernan Correa, Brentwood, TN
We will demand criminal charges if you don't protect our citizens!
Thomas Hagins, Cincinnati, OH
Yes, I support those coming together so that this problem will be non-existent in these USA...that we as a Nation will step up
to a high form of excellence in our leadership that are put in these top rolls to insure the safety of it's citizens, and will do
what is necessary for the health of this communities children and their families. This problem should not exist in this
country!
Suzanne Spruck, Danbury, CT
Lives and health are forever .affected. A needless tragdy
Margaret Talbot, Oakland, CA
This is a disgrace. Please, please restore funding.
Deborah Mess, Keene, NH
Please save our people.
Carolyn Lilly, SAN DIEGO, CA
Whose children deserve this? None in America!
Daria P. Winter, Washington, DC
The poisoned water situation in Flint is obscene.
Where is the action to rectify this disaster?
Elizabeth Cotton, Encinitas, CA
Nikiya Mathis
Nikiya Mathis, Elizabeth, NJ
Lead poisoning in America in 2016? Barbaric!
Kathryn Rose, Denver, CO
The GOP needs to start doing their jobs that they were elected to do and stop being bigots and racist towards the President
V Kedroe, delray beach, FL
ColorOfChange.org
Oakland, CA 94612
please restore the center for disease control healthy homes & lead poisoning prevention program into your 2017 budget
Patsy White, Hope, AR
This needs to be fixed ASAP!!!!!!
Tamora Austin, Northfield, OH
When you kill someone due to your negligence, you go to prison.
Laurence Fennelly, Atlanta, GA
All those responsible should be held accountable to the law, or perhaps they should ingest such contamination for same
duration. I'm sure they would not want the same for their children
James Skalsky, Athens, OH
Chenelle Brown
Nelly Caldwell, Covina, CA
Must immediately do something about this situation. It's a humane thing to do.
Ruby Woo, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
GOVERNOR NEEDS TO BE IN PRISON
vol Dennis kester, BARTLESVILLE, OK
Are these thugs going to serve time for such a terrorist act against American citizens? Or are they protected as the Law
Enforcement? No one should be above the Law especially the ones who take an oath to up hold the Law.
Isaac El Bey, Browns Summit, NC
Please help these innocent victims.....they have been thru more than enough because top officials have No Regard for human
life!
Wendi Haas, Lamy, NM
This is inexcusable. One of the most important things that can be done in public health is to prevent lead poisoning!
Ann Villarqui, Portland, OR
If not for humanity, I mean...
Phylicia, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The govenor went around the vote of the people when they voted against using the river water for FLint. He stuck a bill for
the river water in the budget bill which could not be changed. The was criminal. He should be prosecuted for this crime
against 100,000 people. He poisoned them.
alice jacques, Phoenix, AZ
ColorOfChange.org
Tell the US government to restore funding for the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
program in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget.
Leroy Sharpe, Indianapolis, IN
Black lives matter.
Gloria Cisneros Lenoir, Austin, TX
Restore Funding for Flint, MI
Nekesha Bolds, Dayton, OH
What is wrong with you people? How do you knowingly let children and/or low income families be exposed to this kind of
death sentence? Shame, shame, shame on you. Again.
Kellyjean Kelley, Freeport, ME
Water is becoming the next insecurity all over this planet. We need save WATER.
Lorraine Thompson, san francisco, CA
Snyder and all officials connected to this disaster must resign.
Sulaiman The WordSmith, Detroit, MI
Stop the madness and clean up the poisoned water in Flint, MI!!
kathy wade, Cincinnati, OH
just do it
David Holt, Vashon, WA
Celeste Fox
Celeste Fox, Oakland, TN
Please use the funding to correct the problem instead of financing organizations that won' t do anything but hold press
conferences. I would do the work if you contracted me to correct the problem.
Craig Washington, Upper Marlboro, MD
U.S. government leaders this is unacceptable. We are counting on you to both alleviate and fix this problem as soon as
possible!
Min DL Johnson, Mechanicville, NY
Communities throughout the USA are exposed to PFOA in their water supply and nothing is being done about this crisis,
either.
Diane M. Lewis, Reston, VA
ColorOfChange.org
Stop poisoning the people.....you should be thrown in jail for what you have done.
Stephany Haesaert, Syracuse, NY
Why would a program intended to prevent lead poisoning be defunded? Do we have a shortage of lead poisoning? Geez.
Terri O'Neil, Chamblee, GA
This is America in the 21st century?
Robert Weinberg, Marlboro, NJ
Drinking water is the most basic of human needs, if people cannot access safe drinking water, we have failed as a society.
Philip ATeto, null, MD
A just country does not allow its children to drink tainted water. This seems to have a racial component to it, and I hate it
when people play the race card. In this case, it seems justified.
Dean R. Sigler, ,
Failing to protect citizens from lead poisoning is unforgivable. Especially children. Do your job. No one else can do it.
Ms. Sara Kane, Pittsboro, NC
CDC must have funding guaranteed into the future to prevent lead poisoning. It is outrageous that this was not in place. The
black community already has plenty of stressors and disadvantages, and now to have people poisoned by a neurotoxin that
causes both physical and mental problems is unspeakable.
Margaret Datz, Berkeley, CA
I think the terrible situation in Flint is just one crisis that shows how much we need to continue to monitor the lead level in
homes across the country. Cutting funding for these programs is short sighted and saving pennies to spend dollars.
Shirley Moore, PHILIPSBURG, PA
NO CHILD should be exposed to lead!
Susan S. Pastin, Chicago, IL
Please help fix this
Jack Westerholt, Dallas, TX
Government is not the answer, government and those in government who make decisions regarding the public are often the
problem and they often have no regard for most, but especially completely disregard communities of color, those who are
poor or disenfranchised. Somebody in Flint, in government, needs to go to jail in order to insure that anyone in government
who thinks they can roll the dice with people's lives get it and hopefully prevent this from happening again but that does
little to console the families of children whose lives will be destroyed by this.
John Sholly, GRASS VALLEY, CA
ColorOfChange.org
this is WAY beyond acceptable. Even a HINT by ONE person should have sent out the entire panoply of authorities to check
out, and re-check the dimmist possibility of tainted water to poor and mostly helpless people. Instead you treated an entire
city as though it were trash! Shame on you and your greed and desire for power, your safety and luck.
Susan Norris, Chincoteague Island, VA
The racism that has continually been perpetrated against Black people is unconscionable. We are the least represented group
in America and the government has been the engineer of this.
Willie Parsee, Montgomery, AL
Restore funding to the Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program. The crisis is Flint, MI is a prime example of
why these programs should be fully funded.
Gabriel M. Shippy, Oakwood, GA
These children were exposed & probably damaged by this awful decision to change water sources WITHOUT ADEQUATE
TESTING & FOLLOW UP!! ALL those people, especially the parents will need much medical & mental health care follow
up, & damages paid to now adequately care for them ALL!!
Kathryn Caperton, Colorado Springs, CO
This could be anywhere in America
Daryl, Hillsborough, NC
Will equality ever become a totality for all U S CITIZENS? I mean equity for Blacks and all other minorities.
Willie BROOKS, Fort Washington, MD
This is a tragedy, and should have been reported much sooner. Now Flint, MI residents are being billed for the poisoned
water. I hope some well-known attornies will represent the people of Flint pro bono.
Keeley MacKenzie, Denver, CO
Change is a must!!
Mya N Carlisle, Tempe, AZ
What will USA do about the brain and behavior that lead affect are not rversible nor cureable? Our USA citizens dosenot
deserve this...please our furture.
vera Brewer, Cleveland, OH
Keep our people safe and healthy, please!!!!!
Julia, Great Falls, MT
All of America's citizens, regardless of their social economic standing have the right to safe homes, safe water, safe food and
clean air.
Robin Corey, Ventura, CA
ColorOfChange.org
The State of Michigan`s Governor AND his administration need to be held directly and fully accountable for both this water
pollution event and it`s immediate and total resolution.
craig a. & carol piernot, Westminster, CO
Remove lead from all of these vulnerable people's lives!
Christopher Lewis, Osceola, IA
Ayanna Baker
Ayanna Baker, Fayetteville, GA
Now the residents are being billed for the poisoned water forced on them. I hope some well-known attornies will represent
them pro bono#
Keeley MacKenzie, Denver, CO
Flint deserves clean fresh water
Timothy O'Conner, Fort Worth, TX
Fix the problem. Take care of the bills that have accumulated in trying to heal people whose health is ruined by
irresponsibility to citizens.
Mary Moore, San Jose, CA
I am appalled that Obama would agree to stop funding the CDC. I wonder what wonderful thing the democrats got in
return??/
Mary Lou Lou Czupek, Plainfield, IL
We can do better as a nation! Is Flint the tip of the iceberg? Where are we as a nation when it comes to lead source pollution?
Robert Ford, Houston, TX
Why hasn't the governor been recalled?
Where are the residents of the state of Michigan - this concerns them all not just the citizens of Flint.
Frances Elliott, Woodstock, VT
Inhumane behavior to say the least! And Snyder should be OUSTED!!!
Jeri Sanders, Atwater, CA
sad... add it to the list... shame
Carlos Barnes, Milwaukee, WI
ColorOfChange.org
This crisis is unbelievable and shocking!! Whatever is necessary to give people in Flint clean water and to heal those who
have been hurt must be done immediately and, of course, the Federal Government must find the money and resources to
solve this problem now.
Becky Jenkins, San Francisco, CA
Im Speechless, Our race is Being GENOCIDE from EVERY angle of Human LIFE!! Killings Us SYSTEMATICALLY, AND
BOLDLY.
Antonea Brown, Fairfield, CA
Horrible
Allie Smith, Pittsboro, NC
This country is in real trouble. By the very fact that rhe tragedy in Flint, Michigan happened speaks volumes about our
community leaders unawarness and care for our citizens..this is totally unacceptable.
Gerald Bascle, Houma, LA
Im Speechless, Our race is Being GENOCIDE from EVERY angle of Human LIFE!! Killings Us SYSTEMATICALLY, AND
BOLDLY.
Antonea Brown, Fairfield, CA
Trying any and everything in the Black communities thinking Blacks and all poor people will accept anything. Not
acceptable period!
Jann Doss, Maple Grove, MN
This fiasco is unbelievable. Wake-up and remedy this!
Jude Green, Bellingham, WA
Good water is an important part of raising school achievement!!
Helen Freeman, New Haven, CT
Reminiscent of the Tuskegee Experiment! I give up on even thinking that this country of ours will ever get to the stage of
sincerely and honestly believing that Black lives matter! Segregation of neighborhoods, housing, and schooling play a
major role in this because higher income neighborhoods are better served by government, thereby, they get better services
and facilities, including clean water, schools, houses, and transportation.
Leigh B. Diggs, Silver Spring, MD
Regulations are essential don't let slick politicianst say otherwise, no regs leads to disaster after disaster! people in power are
too short sighted and stupid!
Joy Keithline, NY, NY
ColorOfChange.org
ColorOfChange.org
American citizens need our help, and deserve clean water at a fair price
Prudence Dewey, Columbus, OH
Lori Thomas
Lori thomas, Miami, FL
"We the People" Demand and Deserve Clean Water and Air.
Bob Rayburn
U.S. Veteran
Bob rayburn U.S. Veteran Rayburn U.S. Veretan 1963-1967, Chicago, IL
This is a sin & a shame. We must hold these public officials accountable. The governor must also go!
David Draper, Haverford, PA
People...yes, even minority people .....over profit and politics. .
ELLEN SABELKO, ELEVA, WI
CORRUPTION WILL NEVER WIN!
Jacqueline Chinn, Scottsdale, AZ
It's time to stop the war on American citizens of color!!!
Elizabeth Gilmore, Dobbs Ferry, NY
Unacceptable
Kathy Sahagian, Austin, TX
The Flint poisoning is just another reminder of how crucial this funding is.
Beverly Bullockb, New York, NY
Please do your part in leveling the blatant public health inequalities. We have to do better.
Lilly Macrae, Berkeley, CA
CDC needs to come in with their lead program to Flint
Sandra M. Johnson, maineville, OH
The Governor need to resign and be charge with the crime allowing death and sickness, knowing willfully what was taking
place. No investigation, charge with the crime he committed.
Wayne McGee, Harbor City, CA
ColorOfChange.org
ColorOfChange.org
Corruption at any level is contemtable ! This situation is comparable to genocide ! These Criminals need to face Charges at
the Federal level !
Thomas Mullen, Whiting, NJ
Our Government has caused irreparable harm to the citizens of Flint. It is time for all citizens to understand that our
government no longer gives a rat's ass about the people of this country, unless they have money or power. The American
way is now an oligarchy with roots in fascism. As citizens we all must support the people of Flint.
Norman Hoffman, Marietta, GA
Criminal charges please
Regina T, Clayton, NC
This is not just and incident, it is CRIMINAL!
Lloyd Miller, Trenton, NJ
THIS IS CRIMINAL!!!!
Beverly Segers, BROOKLYN, NY
Small detail makes problems worst. Planned events, people will realized whats going on.
Brittany, Compton, CA
Gov got to go to jail
Dale Boyco, Ojai, CA
Our children are our future. We must keep them safe.
Judith Stoddard, San Francisco, CA
Seriously people this backward will stay back as humanity moves forward from all this hate
candice conaway, Washington, DC
War has been declared on black bodies. If we do not stand up and fight, who will? We must fight for our lives or political
advancement will destroy us as it has in the past.
Danielle Eliska, Brooklyn, NY
Criminal.
Scandalous.
Racist.
William Bowling, Goochland, VA
ColorOfChange.org
Oakland, CA 94612
ColorOfChange.org
We need to have homes tested for lead for the safety of all of our communities and restore the Lead Poisoning Provention
program.
Diane Vandekerckhove, Warren, MI
This is the 21st century and not the late 19th century where people live in very unhealthy tenements. If you read, How The
Other Half Lives by Jacob Riis you might wonder if we have made any progress over the last 120 years.
Richard Neffson, Rohnert Park, CA
I'm pleading for the US government to restore funding for Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Led Poisoning
Prevention program in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget. Citizens in Flint, Michigan are suffering severely, and desperately needs
our government HELP!
Gladys Jackson
gladysjackson1122@gmail.com
Gladys Jackson, Phoenix, AZ
Racism should be a bit more subtle!
Michelle Mehlhorn, Richmond, CA
What else is there to be said that hasen't been said already...outrageous!!
R Jerome Jerome Ricard, null, CA
Stop environmental racism now.
Natalie Shalom Reteneller, Louisville, KY
The damage done by lead does not disappear with time. It is permanent. The decision to go with the tainted water supply
was bad enough but then to deny it after it had been shown to be threatening to health is criminal and the governor should
be up on charges.
Richard Fahlman, Virginia Beach, VA
Water is our most precious natural resource. It is scary that local bureaucrats in Flint made decisions that endangered the
lives if children for the sake of saving $. The national government needs to take precautions that this tragedy does not recur
anywhere else in the country.
Kathleen Doyle, Miami Springs, FL
This is shameful, outrageous, offensive and a clear indication of how morally bankrupted government officials can behave.
Glenda Driver, Sacramento, CA
We need to fully fund the "Lead Poisoning Prevention Program"
Barbara M Ehemann, San Antonio, TX
ColorOfChange.org
Believe me, we may be majority black, but we still have a large white population, and we're all fighting this fight together. It
may seem racial to some, but to me, it's human!
Roberta Wray, Flint, MI
This was a greed motivated political decision. Those involved should go to jail for the deliberate and willful continuation
once the contamination was clearly identified as a heath threat.
Bill Connor, Cupertino, CA
Karen Starr
Karen Starr, Minneapolis, MN
The State is responsible, and should pay for the cleanup.
SELMA OBERMEYER, Sand Lake, MI
just sickening
Eugene Thompson, Culver City, CA
Environmental racism must stop. All families deserve clean and safe drinking water. You can help that to happen!
Kathleen McCabe, Alameda, CA
This is a disgrace
Karesha Jordon, Staten Island, NY
All the government officials should be tried and go to prison! This is criminal negligence, abuse of power and a complete
breach of their responsibility to citizens as public servants paid by citizen taxes. They need to go to jail. This will serve as a
warning to other public servants who do not take their responsiblity to serve the public good with ethical concern.
Rochelle Kraut, NEW YORK, NY
These mistakes are going to be expensive to correct. The funding must be made available!
Vivian Pons, Orem, UT
What other actions are essential?
Robet Sharon Hilgenberg, Everett, WA
this is heartbreaking
Pat Rains, Trenton, MO
You officials should be ashame of yourselves
Patricia carden, Yorktown, VA
ColorOfChange.org
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Xynobia Wesson, Kansas City, MO
Our government spends billions on updating nuclear missile warheads we will never use. Meanwhile, the CDC's lead
poisoning prevention program, which costs so little in comparison, is severely underfunded. Families of color and poor,
marginalized families are suffering. This is unAmerican. We owe it to ALL our children to create safe home environments.
We have the tools. Now we need the funds. Please restore full funding to this essential work that impacts the health and
future of so many families.
Joan Lohman, Oakland, Ca
Joan Lohman, Oakland, CA
Please treat all communities with equal respect and protect them all from harm to the extent possible.
Heather McMillan, Oakland, CA
This is criminal - perhaps a form of terrorism. They must all be found out and arrested.
Marie Markesteyn, Alcalde, NM
The crisis in Flint is absolutely shameful. All of the officials from the governor on down should be held accountable. This
borders on criminal behavior. We don't poison our children in the name of saving money. Let the federal government step in
and restore the Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. Then we'd better offer health care to those folks
who are going to need it!
Patricia Biggs, PORTLAND, OR
How could this happen in the USA. It's a disgrace !
Arlene Encell, Los Angeles, CA
It is unconscionable to think that leadership would drag out this process after knowing about this toxicity. Always put
yourself in the less fortunate position. Christ is not pleased with such.
Curtis Cross, Oak Park, MI
This is beyond a disgrace, this is criminal and all officials should be held fully responsible.
james mccoy, Brooklyn, NY
Whom ever is responsible should go to Jail#
Leroy Cobb, North Chicago, IL
It's time to recognize the intersection of environmental and social justice issues and confront them directly and with
commitment to cleaning our air and water for all our citizens and generations to come.
susannah mackintosh, Oakland, CA
ColorOfChange.org
What has happened in Flint is criminal negligence on the part of the city and state. However, the citizens shouldn't be the
ones punished. We as Americans must help the people of Flint have safe water.
Alice Zinnes, Milanville, PA
the governor of michigan not only should resign but also be put in jail, and that is all i have to say about that
Stan Adamski, orange city, FL
This is so outrageous. We Must not ignore this outright disregard for the lives of our people.
Barbara A Shepard, Elmira, NY
This is a tragedy to say the least. These people need help. The governor should go to prison. Shameful what he allowed to
happen.
Patty Jacquez, Spokane, WA
I'm signing this petition because I am apart of and have a black family that I believe we all deserve the same rights and
privileges as other races.
ThiShiLyn Burke, Macon, GA
It is a travesty, a down right shame individuals had knowledge of contaminated water and did absolutely nothing.Please
restore funding for Lead Poisoning prevention pograms.
Jeanette O. Keyes, Waukegan, IL
please help these people!!!
Ms. Erica Harrington, Laurinburg, NC
I admit something has to be done, but it must start with the people. I know people (BLACKS) who are still moving to Flint.
Vanessa Hill, Huntsville, AL
A shame n justice n peace
Teyssandier, ,
I've had to live in conditions that humans should never be subjected to, all because the regulators are too lazy to do their
job, or are just too apathetic to care.
John Hampton Jr., Glasgow, KY
Please don't wait until 2017!!!! There is $ to use for this program if someone has the political will to find it!!!
Christie Garrison, Colorado Springs, CO
Ita Killeen
Dr. Ita Killeen, Bozeman, MT
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shammmmmmme!!! on us, we are the UNITED STATS OF AMERICA, this does not happen here, why did it?all of these
shamful robbery acts contribute to a bad econnamy, and then we wonder why things get so high,we have robbers in
gavernmont.
Gloria S Estrada, vallejo, CA
Water is primal and vital. If I were in Flint, I would be starting a revolution that old George, John, and Thomas would be
proud of. Government has failed. Nothing will change in the future without revolutionary measures. Throw the Bums out,
and start fresh.
Lou Ann Gramann, Mission, TX
Appoint special prosecutors to follow the evidence and hold those responsible accountable.
Joanna Clark, San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is so past due for helping the helpless when
government refuses to be responsible.
Carolyn Sabin, Chico, CA
GOD don't like UGLY !!
Harold Floyd, Baltimore, MD
Flint is my hometown. I am angry about this atrocity!! Why!!????? I have sisters, nieces and nephes; great-neices and
nephew; cousins and their families; friends.... This atrocity has been hidden for more years then the time they are saying!
This was willful poisoning and damaging an entire city!! I think everyone that knew, should go to prison!! I feel the people
of Flint should have their water bills refunded! I feel there should life time insurance coverage especially for the exposed
children. I can't believe no one has been arrested for this.
Ms. LaVerne Arther, East Point, GA
LONG TERM IV CHELATION THERAPY is in order to REMOVE THE LEAD FROM THESE PEOPLE.
Laura Berben, Cape Coral, FL
This happening is despicable and should never happen anywhere in our country ever again. Do whatever it takes to make
sure it doesn't.
Sylvia Mitchell, ARLINGTON, TN
Clean Drinking Water is a must in all communities and residents should not subject to any hurdles to obtain it ever. Another
opportunity for Federal government to re-enact the WPA to rebuild aging infrastructure in so many area in every state.
Cindy Ross, Oak park, IL
We cannot depend on towns or states to protect our citizens.
Step up and show leadership for all of our citizens, please.
Anne Cox, Anacortes, WA
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In light of what has happened in Flint, Michigan, it is imperative that the restoration of funding as outlined in this petition
be enacted.
Ronald Maxson, Los Angeles, CA
It is time to get the lead out....literally....
Maryann Pitman, GATESVILLE, NC
Known fact "color" enter's into this non-caring slow action refusal to submit the wrong done to these families SUCK IT IN do
your job you have failed and resolve all to people
Lucy Taylor, lincoln, CA
Put the governor and all involved in jail
Debra Istvanik-Strotman, MONONGAHELA, PA
Allow the people of this country to elect officials who make local decisions. This crisis demands sufficient funding for CDCs
lead poisoning program. Do the right thing.
Meg Simonton, Pima, AZ
How do the people who did this sleep at night? I guess it helps to have no conscience.
Michael Harris, Novato, CA
This funding must be restored. Nothing is more important than the health and welfare of people. It is shocking that we have
to beg for funds through a petition. Common sense and, above all, humanity should supply an immediate resolution to this
outrageous problem.
marilyn berkon, brooklyn, NY
Restore the CDCH funding! Give our communities the resources they need to address historic and contemporary toxins!
Alexandria Smith, Missoula, MT
Has our country sunk this low?
Bryan Gilbert, West Linn, OR
It is long past time to recognize that our governments at all levels are not for profit businesses and should not be run like a
business. All governments at all levels exist to serve the citizens from whom their power and existence emanates from. All
governments that do not serve the people are illegitimate and must be replaced.
Dana Allen, Corvallis, OR
it isn't nice to poison the children of one's country. its so 3rd world. If American can't provide clean water for its citizens, its
suggested the cease with their activities abroad and get with the agenda at home.
e A. Foster, ,
ColorOfChange.org
Are there other indications that Snyder is a racist? This crime caused horrible harm to African Americans, and the way that he
dismissed complaints was demeaning to the people who were speaking up. Finding out that this water actually was MORE
expensive than discounted water from Detroit is heinous. What was the motivation if not to harm this particular group of
people? Black people.
Susan F. Haywood, Portland, OR
Now is the time to focuse on restoring funds for the CDC Healthy Homes & Lead Poisoning Prevention program budget for
2017
Loretta Chanet, Zachary, LA
Yes! And how about the radioactive poisoning of of North St. Louis residents from leaking nuclear waste materials
improperly stored/disposed of?!?! See: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/cd c-investigating-possible-cance r-cluster-near-stlouis/
AND
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/se ven-more-nuclear-waste-hot-spo ts-found-in-north-st-louis-cou nty-missouri-suburb/
AND
http://www.coldwatercreekfacts .com
Rebecca Rogers, Grover, MO
Governor Snyder should resign immediately.
Yasunao Tone, New York, NY
Institutional racism at work at all levels of government; under Democrat's and Republican's administrations. CDC Healthy
Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program hit a low of 1.995 fy 2012.
Ellen Murray, Oakland, CA
Jean Coleman
Jean Coleman, Minneapolis, MN
God does not like ugly.
L Davis, Surprise, AZ
Water is essential to life. It is absolutely imperative that ALL in the U.S. have access to pure, uncontaminated water.
Shirley Crawford, Medina, WA
A resident of Flint, MI here-- let's do the right thing, and let the problem of lead poisoning in our country end with the
children of Flint. It's time to restore full funding to the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
Laura Mebert, Flint, MI
MiltonWilliamsJr
Milton Williams Jr, Jacksonville, FL
ColorOfChange.org
A civilized nation does not tolerate the poisoning of its own citizens through negligence, convenience, nor greed.
Carol Gerl, lincoln city, OR
This is unconscionable. The first duty of the Federal government is to keep Americans safe. This means safe from health
hazards, not just terrorists & military invasions.
Janice Rose, Colton, OR
Lakeisha Cromwell
Lakeisha Cromwell, Bronx, NY
This is inexcusable and horrendous!
Julie Perkins, Jewett City, CT
ain't no way to privatize GOD and all resources creation alone can provide #flintwaterwars
John Auer, fresno, CA
Correct the Problem now
Barbara Allen, Anchorage, AK
America seems to be sinking into a Third World country! Lead poisoning! Sickening..... :(
Peter Dsouza, LIVERMORE, CA
This is an atrocity. All the water bills should be paid for by this government!!! End of story. All water should be paid for by
the state too. Erin Brokovich should be on this and I hope the Governor goes to jail.
Rose Marschall, Port Angeles, WA
This is criminal.
Millicent A. Fulton, Tulsa, OK
Are we going to allow the whole nation to be flushed down the drain by extreme right wing conservative libertarians, like
Snyder and the Koch Brothers? We need strong health and safety regulations and we need everyone paying their fair share of
taxes to support and enforce those regulations. Screw your rightwing "ideologies". Every bought and paid for right wing
politician should be made to drink only water bottled especially for them in Flint Michigan!!!
Thomas Smith, Washington, UT
Fight for Justice
Samuel D Sanders, New York, NY
Avril King
Avril B King, Dayton, OH
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I agree that the Governor should resign immediately alon with his entire retinue.
New people should be elected and Michigan should have to pay for the speedy cleanup operation. Bob Tanner.
Bob Tanner, price, UT
#ArrestGovSnyder He and all at fault for this are disgusting criminals!!! #NoJusticeNoPeace #RiseUpDisrupt
#EnoughisEnough
Kimberly Jackson, Sterling Heights, MI
The city of Flint does not have the resources available to remove and replace the toxic pipes that are still leeching lead into
the drinking water despite the fact that the water is now coming from Detroit, as it had before. These funds must be made
available for the city to fix this infrastructure so that the residents can have access to water that will no longer poison them.
Julie K. Krick, Ann Arbor, MI
I support new environmental standards to make our lives, especially children safer and more healthy.
Phyllis Holliday, Santa Barbara, CA
Let's spend money here and not in the mid-east. This should not happen here.
Joanne Thielen, Banning, CA
Please sign.
Anna Draper, Malden, MA
The issues in Flint, Michigan prove that local governments cannot be trusted to protect their citizens. All of the officials that
had knowledge of this GENOCIDE should be charged with negligence, failure to act, endangering of minors, elder abuse...!
Put the CDC's program back in place and start the process of pipeline replacement NOW. Donated bottles of water are
wonderful but absolutely not the solution
Rashidah Valentine, Brooklyn, NY
This kind of discrimation has to stop !! Now!
Sherrill K. McCranie, Lakeland, FL
This kind of discrimation has to stop !! Now!
Sherrill K. McCranie, Lakeland, FL
Public health has always been the poor relation when it comes time to pare budgets, especially with the GOP!! Penny wise(?)
and pound foolish!! STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES!!!
Karen Laakaniemi RN MSN, Pensacola, FL
It's immoral to poison the water and not hold the company accountable...do not punish the people!
Ingrid, san jose, CA
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The criminal action in Flint points up th need for more education and monitoring of lead in the environment. Take a teeny
tinny bit from defense and use it to help our citizens.
Steve Elliot, SWISSHOME, OR
Please help the innocent people in Flint
Mrs. Jackie Smith, Austell, GA
This incident contributes to my shame at being an American Citizen.
Lewis Murdock, Winston, OR
The people in Flint do not deserve to be treated like second class citizens. Clearly, it was a racially motivated, divisive,
Republican decision by the governor to cheat the residents of Flint by charging them higher rates than the rest of the state
for the worst possible product designed to make them all sick. I think the water department should be required to refund all
the money paid to them by Flint citizens since they started using water from the river. I also believe that the state of
Michigan should be held responsible for providing entirely free health care for the rest of the lives of all the Flint residents
who have been treated so disgracefully. Last but not least, Governor Snyder needs to be prosecuted for reckless
endangerment and manslaughter for the people who have already died from Legionnaires disease.
Earlene G Hammond, Merrimack, NH
You fuckers in congress dropped the ball big time...you suck ...you deserve to only drink that poison water until it does what
it's doing to your citizens scumbags
Eric okey, Loomis, CA
This is a situation that has already created some unlikely alliances. That may be good, despite the unfortunate origins. The
consequences will certainly be long lasting, and inevitable unintended consequences should be carefully considered, even
if they can't be known at this time.
Karl Young, null, WI
Anniston Alabama poisoned by Monsanto and the US gov. left them to fend for themselves. Monies paid by Monsanto will
not provide treatment for the injury Monsanto
James E Wright, Stone Mountain, GA
Where's the Love?
Sam Lane, Fresno, CA
A lead poisoning crisis in this day and age is completely unacceptable!
Karen Atkinson, Panama City, FL
We are now living in a third world country. Take this country back from the oligarchs who wish to despoil and rule.
Dennis Young, Pismo Beach, CA
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This isn't really a surprize. as soon as I heard that Detroit was getting a "manager" instead of a Mayor, I knew Flint wasgonna
be in trouble. Send that bastard to the 7th ring of hell, when you get done with him. Better yet, give him 2 in the fuckin' hat!
Doug Mishler, Morganton, GA
this is ridiculous that this happened yeah please send this note to water company no one in flint with pay the bill u will pay
them back all back payments for this poison water
Mike Shellenberger Jr, Easton, PA
Flint is UNACCEPTABLE!
david Ludden, SEATTLE, WA
Let's not keep this in red tape. Those pipes need changing yesterday! Snyder's salary should pay.
Deb Chenault, Cincinnati, OH
lives are at stake!
Elaine Becker, Roanoke, VA
Take care of your actual constituents!
Marylin Kraker, Fremont, MI
'PHDs are good. PH Doers are best'
James E Wright, Stone Mountain, GA
Lead poisoning due to lead pipes shouldn't even be an issue in this day and age. Not even for poor communities. This is
something that should have been taken care of at least a decade ago since the dangers of lead have been known for much
longer. It is a shame that a supposed leading first world country that claims to be the greatest country in the world is starting
to look more and more like a third world country. There is no financial excuse for this either. Stop spending ridiculous
amounts on frivolous military projects, and funding multi-billion dollar corporations, and there will be plenty of money to
fix this and other problems. A country is not deemed great based on how it treats the rich.
Marti Beeson, OLEAN, NY
This kind of political corruption would never have occurred when I was younger. Modern politicians are just so pathetic.
Stan Zaske, Bartonville, IL
The Governor and his unelected emergency managers committed a terrible crime that will impact the children of Flint there
entire lives.
Heinous.
Radcliffe Goddard, San Francisco, CA
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The Governor and his unelected emergency managers committed a terrible crime that will impact the children of Flint there
entire lives.
Heinous.
Radcliffe Goddard, San Francisco, CA
Fix it~!
Potable water is not a luxury.
Martin Arons, Arlington, VT
Prison. Nuff said.
Amy Bush, Spring Hill, KS
Lead needs to go away!
James Rowland Roberts, Lompoc, CA
Governor Snyder said people have threatened to shoot him,he said that's not going to solve the problem,but I think its a
good start.Fuck him,this is crimes against humanity.they hanged Nazis for that after WW II.
William Maguire, Tallahassee, FL
Barbara Shy
Barbara Shy, Desoto, TX
The United Nations is looking into this .This is a disgrace Water(clean drinkable)is a human Right
William Maguire, Tallahassee, FL
This is another human rights violation in America!
Lorenz Wheatley, Washington, DC
This can not be tolerated! No Person should be treated so horribly! Stop this inhumanity in Flint,MichiganNOW
Joyce Sardisco, Albuquerque, NM
Dawn Hall
Dawn Hall, Rialto, CA
Latricia jones
Latricia Jones, Chicago, IL
The y want to wipe out as many poor minorities as they can, and let the chips fall were they may. PURE EVIL TO THE
HIGHEST DEGREE Jesus is watching and all involved and said nothing will burn all of eternity
Marcus Culvert, Palisades Park, NJ
ColorOfChange.org
Are we becoming soulless beings? What is happening to human consciousness? Where is compassion and empathy?
Clare Puskarczyk, Campbell, OH
Clean air and water for all Americans.
Anne Barrett, Muskegon, MI
This affects all Low income people it needs to be adressed
Jessie E Edwards, BROOKLYN, NY
Christime davvis
Christina, Baltimore, MD
Rid our communities of poisonous lead contamination now!!
Joy James, Bronx, NY
The greatest country on the planet? And you treat your citizens like this?
Mr Miguel W. Castro, Chicago, IL
God bless America
Ajagha Moses, Houston, TX
Everyone has the right to clean, healthy water, whatever their race or colour.
Annie Lawler, ,
Cassandra L. Brown
Cassandra Brown, Tavares, FL
Judie Sherman
Judie Sherman, Louisville, KY
Protect us!
Steve Kelly, PHILADELPHIA, PA
People before Profits!
Alex Graas, null, GA
We are all judged by the fruit we bear. Please implement the proper requirements to safeguard our people in vulnerable
communities. Rotten fruit of neglect has fallen on the least of these and we are all sickened by it. Do something now.
Elisa Kimble, Bronx, NY
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Economic Environmental Disasters such as the Flint, Michigan Case is not new, however EGREGIOS and " Heads Should
Roll " ! Wake Up people !!!
Lynn Levin, BAYONNE, NJ
Please consider this important request.
Danielle Imes, Philadelphia, PA
If this isn't a life-or-death situation, I don't know what you could truthfully name it. What in the world are you there for,
Congress, if not to protect the people of this country from the toxic affects of corporate greed?? You can't just make laws;
you have to enforce them. Let the protective agencies do their jobs and if you need money for these projects, get it from the
polluters!
Laurel Kramer, Seattle, WA
Look into the detox program that has helped the 9/11 first responders and the Gulf oil spill clean-up workers - it is possible
to detox bodies and these people should be given that opportunity!
Virginia Smedberg, Palo Alto, CA
We all deserve to be protected from environmental hazards; Everyone's Life Matters.
Lynn Hodenfield, Brooklyn, NY
Thank you
Fran Rojas, Yonkers, NY
Fix the problem. Free medical for all involved as long as they have evidence of lead poisoning. No charge for water ever in
future and for past five years. Fire all involved in this cover up. Fire governor.
Luke Benton, PORTSMOUTH, VA
Funding for CDC must be restored immediately to alleviate this crisis. This is America and there is no excuse for allowing
lead poisoning to threaten any of our population.
Peggy Shippen, Menlo Park, CA
The residents of Flint should be reimbursed for any water bills paid after the switch from DWSD to KWA and the governor
impeached for attempted murder!!!
Carolyn Burton, Philadelphia, PA
Genocide
ghylian BELL, New York, NY
This is an atrocity to all people in Flint. How is it possible that no one took action to stop this ? Terrorism At Home..
Paul Miguest, Chicago, IL
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Someone needs to be held accountable for this very unneccesary tragedy. People first, not money and greed!
Bettie King, St. Louis, MO
No more lead poisoning
Michael Abaray, Evansville, IN
This is inexcusable in this country, the state was more concern about expense versus insuring all safety protocol was in
place. I grew up in the Detroit area, private and government continue putting money in front of safety for residents in mich.
Margaret c Cross, Oreland, PA
Roxie Dixon
Ms. Roxie Martin, Columbus, MS
The GOP which is now openly bigoted and racist has positioned its' man as the Governor of Michigan. More Republicans
will indeed lead to more Flints.
Joseph Campbell, Shady Spring, WV
Despicable time to stand up and make your voice heard. You work for the people, protect the people.
Kerry Fowler, ,
I charge genocide !!
Aaron Libson, Philadelphia, PA
Praying for a change
Myra, Laurel, MD
Gov. Snyder should be sent to prison.
Roland Davis, Gadsden, TN
It's so far beyond belief that this is even happening that I can't even find words to express my disgust about it. We White
Americans are a pathetic lot, pretending to be adequate political leaders - not to mention, claiming to be honorable fellow
citizens to our Black and Brown countrymen and women. We should be ashamed of our selfish White selves.
michael richardson, roseville, MN
We need to do better, providing clean water is a must!
Sherein Mays, palmetto, FL
The governor needs to go to jail.
Lonnie Coney, Little Rock, AR
ColorOfChange.org
We have Dick Chaney to thank for this lack of accountability when he got rid of all of the clean water, clean air, clean food
Acts so he could drill wherever there was oil and gas!
Lin Savory, Edmond, OK
It is not a coincidence... When will we matter?
Cassandra Smith, Haymarket, VA
This is a war. It's time for us to fight back.
Chris Mier, MILWAUKEE, WI
I understand because I live less than 1 mile from a mill that produce chemicals and we have a high rate of cancer with a
higher rate of death related to the cancer and this has been going on for at least 40 years yet no one has done anything about
it.
Patricia Holmes, Bogalusa, LA
God bless the people of flint and surrounding cities
Vickie McAdams, Atlanta, GA
This serious health issue that was brought to light because of the water crisis in Flint, but it is affecting children and adults
across the country, and residents in poor areas of the country are most vulnerable. As a nation, we must take action to protect
our citizens!
Kendra Pyle, Lansing, MI
We shouldn't have to beg our government to do the right thing. Who does the flag in politicians lapels represent? When you
turn your back on Americans, you need to remove the lapel flag,and toss it in the garbage because it means nothing. And
some people can't understand the popularity of Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump. I'm 72 and I've never seen people so
disillusioned. Who would have ever thought anyone in this country would have to beg for safe water. Every time I turn my
faucet on,and see clear water, I think of the people of Flint. .
Peggy Long, Cordova, TN
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Fran Bailey, Terrace Park, OH
this is a travisty, republicans slashing their government so their rich buddy's give them pay offs and paybacks. if they get
control of the whole country they are going to be poisoning and killing us off just like the illuminatti wants to do to kill off
the poor.which will be us all when their done finishing off the unions.
william H english, Newark, NY
Taryn Sanders
Taryn Sanders, Auburn, AL
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Oakland, CA 94612
Critical to pour resources into Flint to mitigate the damages incurred by the state government led by Snyder.
Megan O'Connell, Detroit, MI
This situation is completely immoral and must be rectified and others like it prevented.
Moral upholding the dignity of the human person,
Ellen nelson, Washington, DC
we OWE the people of flint our every help possible.
Katherine A Smith, Madison Heights, MI
Lets try to stop further outrages before they happen.
Herbert Munt, CLAYTON, NC
This should be common sense.
Jennifer Frye, Spencer, IN
This is outrageous!
Susan Park, Tarpon Springs, FL
THIS IS A DISGRACE , A TOTAL OUTRAGE . FIX THIS PROBLEM. AND IF YOU HAVE A ATTITUDE PROBLEM, FIX
THAT TOO !
Thomas Hamilton, Norman, OK
Aid ah Abdullah
Aidah, Oak Forest, IL
This is beyond disgusting - it's criminal.
Donna Wooten, Deltona, FL
The haters are the orginal tormentors from the south. They can't get over that they lost slavery. Morons They are backed by
the GOP who are haters. The ones in the party that are not haters they leave. My observation is they have taken the vote from
them. Ion prisoner them using drugs addition and now are shooting them. I sometimes hate being white. I look at theis
country and I'm ashamed. We have ethically cleansed the American Indians and our own American blacks. Now it's Latinos.
Where does it stop? What are we?
Victoria Hay, Warwick, RI
This is an outrage! Surely the first responsibility of a governor is to care for the lives of residents in the state!
Ariel Mora, Rockville, MD
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Abandonment of your civic responsibility (i.e., your JOB REQUIREMENTS) is not legitimate leadership it is abandonment
of professional responsibility. All of you should be fired and have charges pressed against your casually greedy, malignant
selves.
Savannah H, New York, NY
Government has proved itself incapable or unwilling to protect the people of Flint but perfectly happy to pay the moron
installed as the "emergency administrator" $185,000 per year plus an outstanding benefits package. Get your priorities
straight. The people matter. Corporations and profit and outrageous government salaries do NOT matter.
Jim Pounds, Minneapolis, MN
Please help these people. Please!
Victor Brooks, Suitland, MD
What happened here is a tragedy and should never again happen, anywhere! Disease control's healthy homes and led
poisoning prevention program should be made stronger to insure that this problems never again happens. I feel sorry mostly
for the kids who had no say in this matter. The government should pay every penny for the healthcare of these people!
Thomas Ronan, Philadelphia, PA
the government spends its money on killing and maiming, not on keeping people safe. kleptocracy rules the roost.
Judith Braun, Northampton, MA
God sit high and look low! You will be held accountable
Tracy Rolla, Fort Worth, TX
THE REPUBLICANS AND THE WHITE SUPREMIST ARE TRYING TO DO EVERY THING THEY CAN TO DECREASE
THE AFRO AMERICAN POPULATION IN AMERICA.
Willie J. Miller Major Sr., GULFPORT, MS
No government official should knowing commit crimes againt humanity like the genocide of the black and poor residents of
Flint
Rafiaah, Philadelphia, PA
Please, fix this terrible situation in Flint. It seems the best temporary solution would be to switch back to the prior water
source that Detroit is getting. That is, until the lead pipes are replaced and fixed in Flint area.
Steve Kenyon, Oldsmar, FL
Ridiculous that the USA wastes so much money on overseas endeavors, wastes fortunes on useless political candidates
campaigns but can't even begin to FIX all the problems this country and government just seem to ignore.....and adding
limitless immigration levels from all other the world will not help, only add to the growing misery....3rd world status here we
come...
John King, Lakeland, FL
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This is what happens when regulations are NOT in place. Responsible parties need to go to jail for this !!!
Linda Rossick, Freedom, PA
Dignity for all Americans!
Gladys Hechavarria, New York, NY
It is a human right to have CLEAN WATER. Get it together America.
Jami Jackson, Columbus, OH
The is of grave importance! All these people want you to do is let them have clean water like everyone else. If it were you
wouldn't you want clean water. As a matter of fact, you would probably insist on it.
Kim Dale, Bear, DE
PROTECT OUR CITIZENS
John Ware, Stafford, TX
The deliberate crimes against Humanity MUST STOP against our Nation! I stand in complete Solidarity with the residence of
Flint, Michigan & abroad in demanding Justice and Prosecution under International Law!
Ceia White:El, Norcross, GA
It is an outrage that this condition has occurred. I urge Congress to do whatever it can to relieve this situation and to address
other needs related to reducing unhealthty situations that many of our families in lead infested homes exist. Gwen Kelley
Gwen Kelley, Indianapolis, IN
The Governor should end up in Prison for this! Annika
Annika Findlay, Great Barrington, MA
Enough is enough! Stop preying on the black community. Shooting down unarmed young men isn't enough? Now, you're
poisoning babies!!! Have you no shame? Is there no end to your depravity?!!!
Stephen Gyetko, White Plains, NY
This along with other racially motivated incidents really saddens me in 2016 - I was born and raised in MS and things are
worst now than living on a plantation. I hope this is cleared up soon for the sake of our children and their families. Clean
water is needed.
Eloise McClendon, Saint Louis, MO
This crisis in Flint is just the beginning - it needs to serve as a wake up call and not a stand alone problem. PLEASE act now.
Toni Wiker, Jamestown, NC
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Oakland, CA 94612
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Alexis brown, Chicago Heights, IL
Its time to be fair and just to all Americans, regardless of race or wealth
Robert Hoffner, Bradenton, FL
Restore fundings for the cdc healthy homes
Gwendolyn La Mar, Chicago, IL
Its time to be fair and just to all Americans, regardless of race or wealth
Robert Hoffner, Bradenton, FL
THESE INTENTIONAL POISONINGS OF OUR PEOPLE ARE HIGH CRIMES!
IN MANY COUNTRIES PEOPLE DOING THIS WOULD BE HUNG FROM THE COUNTY COURT HOUSE! OR LINED UP
AND SHOT.
AND OUR DEAR CONGRESS
C U T S F U N D I N G FOR THE LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM?????
I WANT TO SEE A L I S T !!!! OF
E V E R Y R E P, AND E V E R Y S E N. THAT HAS VOTED TO CUT FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
I'LL FIND IT, TOO!!!!
AND SPREAD IT AS FAR AND WIDE AS I
CAN!!!
YOU IN CONGRESS WHO VOTED CUTS INTO LAW ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR EVERY BRAIN-DAMAGED CHILD,
EVERY PERSON SUFFERING FROM
P O I S O N I N G !!!!
YOU FREAKIN, FRACKIN, SOCIOPATHIC AHOLES WOULD POISON YOUR OWN MOTHERS IF IT MADE YOU A
BUCK!!
WE NEED A SPECIAL PRISON FOR MASS MURDERERS LIKE YOU, NOTHING BUT FLINT WATER,
FRACKING/FLAMMABLE WATER, BROWN WATER, WATER FROM A DIFFERENT POISONED WELL, POISONED
RIVER, POISONED WATER RESERVOIR, POISONED LAKE, EVERY DAY! FOR AS LONG AS YOU LIVE-WHICH IS
GUARANTEED NOT TO BE VERY LONG!!!
Stephen Bailey, Deming, WA
this is what happens when critical gov't services are cut by short sighted officials.
Nancy Neskauskas, Santa Fe, NM
Theresa Turner
Theresa Turner, Chattanooga, TN
ColorOfChange.org
This sounds like it might have been a tactic to silently eradicate a race of people.
Dr. Gloria Brown
Dr. Gloria W. Brown, Streetsboro, OH
I don't understand why in this day and age that many of the white anglo-saxon is hell-bent on killing African Americans by
any means necessary... well, yes i do!
william R. Lang, Springfield, IL
Stop being so stupid and mean.
Melanie Marshall, Jacksonville Beach, FL
I want to help make change!
Shannon Smith, East Stroudsburg, PA
Please!
Shari Gipson, Chicago, IL
The damage from cutting funding, goes beyond today - it changes lives, changes communities, and diminishes all of us.
Jan Schmidt, Nashua, NH
This is a total outrage. This Governor should resign or even better impeached. This contaminated water should be
unknowing to him be routed to his home for he and his family to drink.
Rena Crump, Bayside, NY
This poisoning of water is happening by the Republican GOVENORS TO save money by hurting the POOR.
Napoleon Holliman, Grand Rapids, MI
Sheila Covert
Sheila Covert, Charlotte, NC
To think a country so great as "America" would allow this to happen to its citizens is sickening!
Breeona williams, New Castle, DE
This occurrence was entirely preventable. Those whom were integral in the engineering of this plot ought to be sentenced
per federal statue.
Queen Benitez-VazQuez, Lynnwood, WA
Cristina Jackson
Cristina Jackson, Philadelphia, PA
ColorOfChange.org
This story is so unbelievable that it leaves me speechless. Once more corporate greed trumps the lives of the poorest and
people of color. Vote for Bernie!
Florence Nislow, BrooklynDISGRACEFUL, NY
We all deserve safe water!
Julia Carlson, Boston, MA
Just do it !
Ann Rogers, Traverse City, MI
All people should hace safe water not just the rich.
Lynn Bloechl, Manawa, WI
It's not just the poisoning of the water supply- it's the poisoning of the RIVER. Clean up the lead from your damn pipes.
NOW!
Lori Kisling, Hudson, WI
This is serious health issue the govt must take care of all these people of Flint from today and there future days.(a shameful
way to illuminate people ).All govt officials should be jailed for taking peoples lives. Lead poisoning is a bad disease,
shame,shame on all who caused this problem.
Jack Bubenick, LORIS, SC
What happened in Flint is tragic! Please restore funding.
Levonnia Mobley, Washington, DC
This kind of crap is intolerable in the U.S.A. the Govenor should resign and face Criminal Charges. This is the richest
greatest Nation on Earth and poison water supplies are inexcusable.
James Russell Terry, Seattle, WA
Keep our water safe
John Kirkbride, Fort Myers, FL
For our children!
Carolyn Coleman, Riverview, FL
The least you can do is help those who have been harmed by this terrible policy.
Kathaine Tussing, Buffalo, NY
Those in charge should be protecting and helping its citizens!
Jenna Dunn, Council Bluffs, IA
ColorOfChange.org
Angelique Mason
Angelique Mason, Baltimore, MD
The lead poisoning in Flint, Michigan is a crime, a disgrace and the Governor should be removed from office and sentenced
to years in prison.
Jose Fleming, Beacon, NY
Lead is too serious a poison to ignore.
Janey Skinner, Richmond, CA
Wth
Rhonda Hinton, Des Moines, IA
THE GOVERNOR NEEDS TO GO.
DEBRA JENNINGS
Debra Jennings, South Bend, IN
It is disgraceful how the government ignores it's own people but are quick to help people of other countries. Sad!
Ira Tompkins, Kew Gardens, NY
in support of clean environment and water in Flint, Michigan
De Ama Battle, Somerville, MA
Make this right!
Franklin Hill, Brooklyn, NY
Clean water is a human right!
Steve Dick, Norman, OK
URGENT!
Jonathan Barkan, Arlington, MA
ColorOfChange.org
It is physically impossible to decouple the health of the land from the long term health of those who are dependent upon this
land. Yet every act, every political event, every public statement since our government became corporate owned has
promoted one or more of these huge sectors:
Fossil Fuels,
Pharmaceuticals,
War gear, and
Security systems
, , , all of which POISEN THE LAND BEREFT OF ANY CONSEQUENCES !!! The net beneficiaries of this very sick and
twisted system are wont to ignore it or even question its basic functionality. They see images of the dying and ask, "Why
didn't they move?"
GDP is the Manhattan Project of economics that counts nuclear warheads as growth! So, how are those nukes contributing to
your well-being??? Furthermore, GDP Impoverishes both soils by leaving fertility unmeasured, and farmers via debt for
saving intellectually protected seeds from Monsanto. GDP is actually the Mentality of War machine that serves as the model
for our sick and twisted economy.
Ken Illingsworth, Rochester, NY
When do those in power stop punishing the people that are already under served?
Mattie Alexander, Decatur, GA
JhaiTrip
J, Kent, OH
Hang Them-Shot Them- Poison Them - What's Next?
Carlos R R Rodriguez, VERO BEACH, FL
this would not be an issue if it was a white and wealthy area!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its a crime!!! simple really!
Payje Mcgonigle, SUSQUEHANNA, PA
This is a moral disgrace!!! Not to mention these families are being ordered to pay for this same water! I hope this never
happens to your children or their children.
Catherine Morgan Sanders, Brooklyn, NY
Prosecution of ALL involved is essential - both by the media as well as our courts.
James Soares, Everson, WA
please do not allow this to ever happen again.
Patrick Winther, highland, MI
this is a disgrace...you are polluting water for greed...
Catherine Miller, Brule, WI
ColorOfChange.org
The loss of faith in our government, our leaders and our countries vision undermines our future. Eco justice affects us all
eventually, but certainly the poor first.
Carol J. Henig, Kensington, MD
It is outrageous that this happened and even more outrageous that the officials who allowed this to happen are still in office.
Doris Fenske, Somerset, NJ
The tragedy in Flint is a nightmare I would not wish on my worst enemy. Such injustice is callous, inhumane, and shocking.
It cries out for justice and rectification!
Rose Petronella, Middletown, CT
Illegal immigrants are being denied replacement water in Flint??? This whole issue has been a racist move from the very
start, obviously put into practice by sociopaths. If Obama want's to leave office with a good 'legacy' he's better take action
necessary to insure anyone in the stricken community get's taken care of and those responsible are punished to the full
extent of the law...ALL LIVES MATTER!!!
Eric Frazee, BAILEY, CO
Stop poisoning public water supplies in the name of cost savings!!!!!!
John R H Harrison, Egg Harbor City, NJ
The lead poisoning of Flint residents' drinking water is an intolerable injustice. Those responsible for letting this happen
through negligence and denial should be held accountable, and citizens should be given every possible resource to help
them.
Edward Schreiber, Lake Katrine, NY
restore funding for safe water Now! this ia a disgrace and an out right assault on the Future of Black in Flint, Michigan!
Lillie Thompson, New Orleans, LA
The governor of Michigan needs to be held accountable for his actions. This is utterly unacceptable and a blatant human
rights violation.
Rachel S Presser, Bronx, NY
You don't drink this water, your constituents shouldn't have to.
Renee Terry, Tucson, AZ
Where is respect for the dignity of all person to allow such a disaster to happen. Shame on the politians.
Patti Rossi, Hollidaysburg, PA
ColorOfChange.org
As has been proven, we cannot trust local officials to serve in the best interest of the people they are elected to serve and this
can happen in any town, county, state. This is a starting point. The federal government must visit new policies that
supersede any state policies, criminalizing this ruthless behavior, for the safety of its citizens. Thank you for your attention
to this urgent, life threatening matter.
Margaret Grace Mireles, San Antonio, TX
Take care of our people, children and adults.
Laura A Donaldson, Columbus, GA
This is disgraceful. Absolutely disgraceful.
Pamela B Woods, flat rock, NC
I am not at all surprized with the antics of Rick Snyder and his gang of pols. He helped mismanage the former Gateway
computer company that cost 6,000 jobs in my comunity. I just wonder how much $$ was pocketed by him to get a good start
in MI politics. P.S. I think he is the secret twin of Donald Trump!
Sylvia Oothoudt, McCook Lake, SD
This is a crime.
Joseph A. Neglia, East hanover, NJ
Flint is one of many.
Dan Crawford, Roanoke, VA
Terry Johnson
Terry Johnson, Blackwood, NJ
June B Brown
June B Brown, Pompano Beach, FL
This is an outrages crime and should be punished to the full extent of the law!
Elisa Derbes Derbes Murphy, Pinellas Park, FL
Lives matter
Mrs. Pat Moore, Charlotte, NC
As the father of two young children, I am horrified that any parent should need to navigate the totally unnecessary and
avoidable ravages of lead poisoning. As our son explores US democracy, independence, and liberty in school and at home, I
am angry that these ideals remain elusive for too many people in Flint and elsewhere. We have a responsibility as a nation to
do all we can to rectify this injustice and ensure it does not happen again.
Daniel Michaud Michaud Weinstock, Cambridge, MA
ColorOfChange.org
Water: Infinitely more precious than oil. Let's work toward 100% equal access to this most vital of all natural resources.
David Vassar, New York, NY
This crisis shall come to the end, prayer and positivity ,through the negativity shall overcome you all's fear. I will send a
special prayer for you all , hoping that this situation past with quickness. Sincerely Tiara Garrick
Tiara Garrick, Port Arthur, TX
These insanities continue to claim the lives of innocent people in this country. This is such an absurdity!!!
Darlene D. Pope, Nashville, TN
I say "ENOUGH!!!" I get so angry with the 'powers that be' because of what "they" get away with and next to nothing is done.
Yes, we are appalled, upset, even outraged at such inhumane practices--but what else? What else?? All of you candidates
who are running for office, as well as the ones already in office, get off the stick. This is more than just a federal problem, it is
any everybody's problem. Enough is Enough!!! Purposely poisoning people, in my opinion, is mass murder fueled by these
two-faced political, self-serving money mongrels. Instead of gassing certain groups of people-, lets do something less
obvious but just as deadly. "We" get the same results.
There is only one thing worst than that. Being complacent with such outrageous acts. I truly hope this is not the case. In my
days as a community activist, the one thing that bothered me most was the lack of activity on the part of some community
members. Don't always wait on what others can do for you--get up and help do for yourself. That said--every citizen in Flint
should be marching for the removal of every official who was aware and took part in the poisoning of a whole city.
Shrene Burnett, Baltimore, MD
help flint Michigan and the lead poisoning crisis!
Karen Hymes, new york, NY
Everyone needs fresh clean water. Let's help!
Tongela Rene, Lincolnton, GA
This should have never happened in America. Flint, Michigan looks like a third world country.
Will Morgan, Ypsilanti, MI
What effects one family impacts us all. A world in which such things are allowed to happen is a mean-spirited, diminished
world for all of us. Crime, violence, social unrest and simple social suspicion negatively effect life for everyone, rich and
poor alike. We are all connected whether we like it or not. Somehow, some way, whoever you are, your life will be less safe,
less secure - less happy - when the poisoned children grow up to be damaged adults. It will take a toll - financially,
emotionally, spiritually - on the entirety of society.
Peter Eisenkramer, East Dover, VT
What if it were your family?
Mrs. Stancie M. Woods, Memphis, TN
ColorOfChange.org
This is yet another outcome of the policies which make the rich richer and the poor sicker as well as poorer. The result of
totally undemocratic strategies to gain ever more power. Criminal.
Beverly Harper, Houston, TX
Please sign! This is a disgrace.
Appolonia Matz, Grosse Pointe, MI
Water is essential to LIFE. The lead poisioning is unacceptable. Gov't intervention is desperately needed. Fire the Governor!
Nancy McNemar, Osyka, MS
Water is essential to LIFE. The lead poisioning is unacceptable. Gov't intervention is desperately needed. Fire the Governor!
Nancy McNemar, Osyka, MS
Noone, no matter their race, should be exposed to this kind of cruelty. Let's ensure that everyone has clean water to drink
and air to breath. Let's all work together to care for our entire environment.
Holly Eckert, SEATTLE, WA
The need for federal funding for the Center for Disease Control's Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
needs additional funding ASAP. It's unacceptable the federal government needs to take action to ensure that Black and lowincome communities are protected from environmental hazards that negatively affect their health and livelihoods
RESTORE FUNDING FOR THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL HEALTH HOMES AND LEAD POISONING
PREVENTION PROGRAM IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 BUDGET.
Ms Miriam Watson
US Born Citizen of these US of America
Miriam Watson, Whitehouse Station, NJ
I'm signing this petition because the federal government needs to make some changes in these low income communities
immediately. This is unacceptable that these communities are not protected from environmental hazards that are causing
severe health problems to the people that live there. By allowing this hypocrisy to continue to go on, its not allowing our
children to grow in a safe healthy environment. Our babies are suffering and the government doesn't even care. This is
devastating and the federal government needs to take action immediately.
Ms. Tee Whaley, Brooklyn, NY
Shame
Angela P forrest, Fort Lauderdale, FL
I support Color of Change's petition, because I don't want my fellow and sister Americans to be poisoned.
Alan R. Brown, New York, NY
ColorOfChange.org
This is a crisis that could have been prevented. I think everyone involved who knew these pipes were out of date should be
FIRED. You have kids who will have to live with the damage the lead poison has cause to their health. We shouldn't be
dealing with type of shit in the United States of America due to greedy ass white people.
Debra barnes, Boston, GA
This is not a quick solution. These families will be impacted for generations. It is time for action!!
Sandi Lee-Williams, Savannah, GA
This is not a quick solution. These families will be impacted for generations. It is time for action!!
Sandi Lee-Williams, Savannah, GA
Mary Burrows
Mary Burrows, West Henrietta, NY
Mary Burrows
Mary Burrows, West Henrietta, NY
This is a travesty, and government's job is to protect us!
Phillip Matthews, Oklahoma City, OK
Slavery. Child trafficking. Child labor. Sending young people off to war. Denial of a minimum income. Denial of education.
Denial of health care. Poisoning the water for profit. There are no limits, are there?
Forrest Hopping, la, CA
This is literally sickening, and has to stop NOW.
Mariah Schwarz, Brooklyn, NY
This is outrageous in this day and age in the richest country in the world!
Alice K Pham, Columbia, MD
Prosecute the people that permitted lead in the Flint MI water.
Michael D. Ash, Avon, IN
While I understand and know both intellectually. And in my heart that your position is right and just, I believe that your
passion should make clear that this is also a class struggle and that it would be easy for you to broaden your support if you
would add a few words to your humanitarian appeal. For example, an occasional acknowledgment of the solidarity that
blacks and economically disadvantaged (poor) individuals share.
Melissa Whitaker, Akron, OH
ColorOfChange.org
Oakland, CA 94612
The action taken by state officials is an action that will affect families for generations to come. This action was made while
knowing that a large segment of the population would be at risk. That was unconsciousable and morally corrupt.
Sandi Lee-Williams, Savannah, GA
MRS. VICTORIA GOLDEN
Mrs. Victoria Golden, BAKERSFIELD, CA
It's time to pay attention to this urgent matter! How can we claim to be "exceptional" with such stains on our record?
Monique Bessette, Umpqua, OR
This whole issue could've been avoided with better regulations and funding, and it's disgusting how government officials
knowingly let residents poison themselves with this contaminated water. This - along with the other mentioned states - sets a
scary example for other poorly-run states to try and get away with the same criminal activity: it makes poisoning people
look OKAY to the crooked politicians, because they got away with it for so long.
They shouldn't only fund CDC to clean this crisis up; every politician and figure of authority involved with lying,
deceiving, and covering this mess up needs to be FIRED and CHARGED with criminal negligence. We REALLY need to
learn from this crisis to make sure it NEVER happens again.
Caitlin Konecny, Tannersville, PA
Frances Dunlap
Frances Dunlap, Branchburg, NJ
It's time to wake up and see what's really happening in mostly inter-city areas where most black people reside. This is what
two of the democratic presidential candidates have stated about the Flint Michigan water crisis. "Hillary Clinton, calling the
Flint water crisis an outrage that has poisoned and disrupted a poor, mostly Black community, has dispatched aides to help
find a solution.1 Bernie Sanders has openly called for the resignation of Michigan governor Rick Snyder for his role in
allowing this crisis to occur." We have to call for the resignation of those we elect, and allow things like this to persist. If you
cause problems on your job, you are subject to losing that job. The same understanding must be in the minds of those whom
we elect to office.
Jimmy McGee, Denver, CO
This is what the "Free Market Economy" brings.
Jon Becker, North Las Vegas, NV
Health and safety above profits!
L.G. markham, Fort Worth, TX
Thank you for considering my request regarding this very important issue. Please respond by email only. Thank you.
Dorothy Poppe, LOUISVILLE, KY
ColorOfChange.org
Mary Miller
Mary, Nashville, TN
Every American must have safe drinking water!
William A. Brown, Yorktown Heights, NY
Penny McCallister
P McCallister, Rio Rancho, NM
This can happen anywhere. flint, Chicago, New Orleans, la, Boston. Let's keep it from happening again
Charlene Montrond, taunton, MA
The Flint tragedy is not just a failure of state government, it is a failure of common, decent human behavior.
Peter Derry, Rochester, NY
We spent billions on war, give piles of $ to our "allies", but can't take care of our cities, our people! What's wrong with that
picture?
William Smith, st. paul, MN
I hope each of you, our elected members of Congress will yet place priority upon the physical health of all people of the
United States. Such is the only way to support livability for all of us- as well as show other nations and peoples we, the
members, of the United States aim for a life supporting future of physical health and mental well being for people above all
else.
Thank you.
EULIA QUAN Quan MISHIMA, GRESHAM, OR
Hi I would like to say I am very sad that this has happen. Something really need to be done now. People are dying and
getting sick every day. I would like for you to think what if it were your family. Thank You.
Lisa, Bamberg, SC
How can see horrific, intentional poisoning happen in the US?!!
Virginia Shaller, West Palm Beach, FL
Treat the affected communities with concern and actions you would as you would your own family.
Anne Ndiaye, Newark, NJ
This is a national disgrace and a criminal action .
Rick Snyder needs to be held criminally accountable for this intentional negligence.
William A. Rainville, Nashua, NH
ColorOfChange.org
What is government for if not to protect us from such subversive danger and destruction?
Sheila Finan, ACCORD, NY
Believe there needs to be oversight.
Joel Evans, Los Gatos, CA
Destiny
Destiny, ,
If we don't come out and vote, THIS is what is going to happen if the GOTP wins a majority in Congress, there is a GOTP
President and the Supreme Court is now 5-4 in favor of the GOTP.
Their plans are to PRIVATIZE every kind of service we have, from the US Post Office, to Police, Firefighters, Electric
Suppliers AND Water Suppliers. The LAST thing they will want to do is to upgrade any type of equipment or service. We'll
pay more and get less.
I want to wish all the people that became ill from the poisoned water speedy recoveries and I pray that there are NO long
lasting health problems.
Mary A A Leon, San Antonio, TX
People of Flint are being poisoned by the water that is contaminated. Why isn't the Mayor and.Governor doing something
about this horrible thing..... People are sick!!!!
Eileen Pritzker, Sarasota, FL
Stop poisoning people!!!!!!
Howard Riddles, St. Petersburg, FL
Stop killing and injuring the economically disadvantaged! It's a sin and morally wrong and corrupt. Forcing people to use
poisoned water is antithetical to the basic tenets of the Constitution! We are one people!! Quit killing innocent Americans!
Christiane D. Freer-Parsons, Scottsdale, AZ
If Gov. Snyder's role in this crisis proves to be as bad as it appears, this might be the most disgusting and disturbing political
evil I've ever seen from a state Governor, and I'M FROM ILLINOIS, FOR GOD'S SAKE!!!
Mr. Mike Sullivan, Itasca, IL
This is an act of Genocide. No different than Syria bombing its own people or Hitler gassing anyone not a German. The
Governor and his henchmen should be brought before the Haag.
David McVean, Cloquet, MN
Sharonda Rudolph-Doe
Sharonda Rudolph, Morrow, GA
ColorOfChange.org
ColorOfChange.org
This needs to be fixed. The officials that caused this should be penalized. Removed from office and jailed.
Yolanda C. Shelton, Oklahoma City, OK
If this would've happened in a white community, the "problem" would've been addressed immediately.
Natalie Solomon, Dallas, TX
This is an emergency.
Robin Magee, Durham, NC
This is the beginning of a revolution that has been long in the making. Due to social media the world is seeing exactly how
racist America continues to be. Unfortunately, our peole are suffering.
Kym MacNeil, Santa Rosa, CA
This of this nature have continuously placed the citizens in our neighborhoods in imminent danger.The obvious racism has
never ceased to exist.
Deauna Davis, Bellingham, WA
IF THE U.S. IS THE MOST POWERFUL, WEALTHY FIXER OF PROBLEMS FOR OTHER COUNTRIES ETC. COUNTRY
IN THE WORLD, WHY, WHY, WHY ARE THESE KINDS OF THINGS HAPPENING RIGHT HERE AT HOME?
joy Coohey, Dubuque, IA
What human heart could conceive such an evil ideology and then perpetrate it on another innocent human being? Any and
everyone that has his/her hand in this horrific disregard for human life, deserves to be punished to the full extent of the law.
None should be able to hide behind, position, wealth, political affiliations, or social standing. A slap on the wrist won't do,
they should feel the full weight of the law and the full indignation of people and nation.
Robert L. Seigle, Kemp, TX
Fail much?
Mike Rueli, Honolulu, HI
It's important!
Matthias Grasemann, ,
Please fully investigate what happened in Flint so that it never happens to an American community again!
Mr. Leslie Smith, San Francisco, CA
US GOVERNMENT STEP UP!
Annette Ayala, Richmond Hill, NY
ColorOfChange.org
Have any Republican governors done good work for the citizens of their states? Snyder has stolen the votes of
predominately black citizens AND his actions have ruined the health of children. Resign or be removed gov. The federal
government must do all it can to help these people.
Sofia Steinhagen, Olympia, WA
Demand that the governor resign
Frank Deloache, ,
This is happening to American citizens???Shame on america!!! The entire Flint Government Administration need to be sued,
brought to trial and put in prison! It is a form of genocide!!!!
Dr. Malikah Salaam-Ambolley, Atlanta, GA
Mikdyva Alexandre
Mikdyva Alexandre, Brooklyn, NY
I would have thought this could only occur in a third world country. it's a shame on America that this happened. People need
to be jailed. Perhaps, then, it will not happen again.
Sherry Lewis, Santa Fe, NM
JESUS CARES & SO DO WE!
Pat, Eatontown, NJ
JESUS CARES & SO DO WE!
Pat, Eatontown, NJ
JESUS CARES & SO DO WE!
Pat, Eatontown, NJ
Black lives Matter. Stop trying to kill us off!!!!
Imani, Jamaica, NY
It is horrifying that the US has plenty of money for Mideast wars, bailing out billionaire bankers, etc. etc., but certain
government factions won't spend the money to protect citizens here at home from lead poisoning. Restore full funding for
the CDC's Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program!
Rebecca Redfield, Soldiers Grove, WI
How many Black men are in jail because of lead brain damage? I think if all Black people in the U.S. were tested there would
be a lot of damage found by drinking lead water.
Not everyone can buy water!
Antonia Daniels, Brooklyn, NY
ColorOfChange.org
I believe the long game was to deny the Detroit delivery system a customer...with a view to bankrupting it, and so to sell a
"common" asset to a private "for profit" company. Snyder would receive "gratitude".
M Young, Riverside, CA
What happened to the community in Flint Michigan is a travesly and a poor attest to leadership allowig such a severe
situation to go on and without attention to it.
Donna Bazzell, Louisville, KY
WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO AMERICA? ASK PRESIDENT CLINTON!
PHILIP BETTENCOURT, Titusville, FL
The situation in Flint is beyond despicable. The governor and his minions should be prosecuted, and Congress MUST
restore funding to CDC for the Healthy Home and Lead Poisoning Prevention programs. No dilly-dallying, JUST DO IT!
Jack Hill, Spring Hill, TN
I am a Latino and I am with you.
Oscar rivera, Bridgeport, WV
I worked in Flint for 5 years at McLaren Regional Medical Center. This is absolutely unacceptable in the 21st century.
Susan Hrovat, Newton, KS
All taxpayers have a right to clean safe drinking water.
Chris Peck, Albuquerque, NM
The decisions that led to the toxic water problems in Flint and the endangering of its children and citizens is outrageous and
is MORALLY UNCONSCIONABLE behavior inEVERY RESPECT !!!!!!
Education Laureate David Bremenstuhl, Gaithersburg, MD
Shameful!!! I am unable to write anything I am so enraged.
Brenda Davis, Waldorf, MD
What has happened here is an inditement on the GOP and their agenda......it is shameful and should be happening again
anywhere in this country! Shame on all of them!
Marilyn Davis, Evanston, IL
A country that lets it's most vulnerable and innocent citizens be endangered in this way is NOT and never will be a 'great'
country!
Katherine Noble, Stillwater, MN
ColorOfChange.org
Oakland, CA 94612
ColorOfChange.org
As an aging African born in America, I am outraged at what has, and how the Flint water which I believe under international
law is a crime against humanity, and some people should be indicted including the governor on such charges as appropriate.
But brothers and sisters and all people of good will must necessarily come to terms the reality this what is happening in Flint
is not isolated, it is not separated from for example, as per the Huffington Post, 88 Democrats (three from Michigan; Debbie
Dingell/ Brenda Lawrence/ Dan Kildee) voted to enable racial Discrimination In Car Buying that is charging higher interest
rates to people of color which effectively throw the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under the train. I hope
that African-American voters are not once again hoodwinked by such euphemism pig droppings as Ms. Clintons suggestion
that she nominate President Obama for the Supreme Court if elected, knowing full well it will not happen. The polar caps
have a better chance of refreezing without anything done to solve global warming/climate change, so long as the bloody
republicans remain of control of the Senate. Such talk is pure political theater.
Back to Flint, we know who polluted the Flint River-General Motors among others, and when they finish screwing the
environment, [for higher profits] they up and leave for the same reason(s); putting people out work, blowing a big in local
community tax base, and not a damn politician (D or R) has the balls to hold them accountable. The firing the scapegoats in
now absolves Rick Snyder and his crews responsibility for this latest crime against GODs children. But we know that
justice is often blind when it comes to protecting the rich minions of the ruling class around the world. If Michigan was a
third world country Republicans and Trump and Clintonest proponents of war would be screaming in halls of government
and on the campaign trail to bomb the hell out them and regime change. However, we must begin to fight back in ways
these economic vampires understand.
We the people of Flint, Detroit, Baltimore and everywhere we are getting it stuck to us, and get about the business of
holding those continue to abuse us, accountable, by voting (in historic numbers in our own interest), withholding our
resources from companies like GM, Honda, Aly Bank, among others and all this seeming innocuous And there is not much
chance of that happening this November. In the Ire words in REGGAE MUSIK; GET UP, STAN UP... DON GIVE UP
THE FIGHT!
Warren Nickerson, Highland Park, MI
This is criminal the governor on down have to be held accountable
Jose Lopez, Mesa, AZ
THIS is why the rich need to pay more equitable taxes! We are producing more billionaires than anywhere in the world while
at the same time we are drifting backwards towards "third world" standards in BASIC areas like clean water! This is a wake
up call, America. We cannot allow this kind of blatant inequity to continue in America - not if we still want to consider
ourselves the greatest country in the world. here is NOT a money problem... there is an inequity problem!
Steven Phillips, Burlington, VT
It is truly amazing that our country has come to this - the lives of US citizens are not important to our elected officials. Most
are there to achieve power and or money -= they don't give a dam about the public good or the good of our country.
Linda Perkijns, New York, NY
Once again , the Repugs show that it's all about money over people. Their ideology leads them to failure over and over.
David Fulenwider, Rehoboth Beach, DE
ColorOfChange.org
Fact: Life's most persistent and urgent question is "What are you doing for others"?
Mark Nunnally, Columbia, SC
In America we all deserve to be protected by our government.
Lynnette Hayes, Bronx, NY
Shame on the leaders of Flint,Michigan and the state.Persons who had knowledge of this should be held accountable to the
fullest extent of the Law. It's time for Lawmakers to to be held accountable let them spend sometime in jail for killing its
own people.
Sylvia Wiggins, Virginia Beach, VA
Please restore funding to the
CDC healthy home and lead poisoning prevention program immediately. Prevent what has happened in Flint, Michigan
from happening in another community.
Jean Myers, Irvington, NJ
This is an emergency! The people of Flint need immediate attention! Get them IMMEDIATE aid and CLEAN WATER!
Kaye Cherry, Atherton, CA
Clean water, air and soil are a right. Fund the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Prevention Program.
Mary Eliades, null, IL
This is planned overt geaneside on a race of people. Unconscionable, evil and deplorable....
Jacquelyn Ward, Chicago, IL
This is a social injustice that is happening all over. From these places that are mentioned here and people of color being
placed in homes with high levels of led to even here in Seattle POC being placed in the "Danger Zones" of where when
mountains erupt the lava will flow and destroy their property and claim many lives.
Zackery Driver, Seattle, WA
This must never happen again. If you can't prosecute them, fire those responsible and let's FIX THIS.
Vidal Halperin, Van Nuys, CA
This is what happens when we elect sociopaths.
Paul E. Ziegler, Swainsboro, GA
Please for once have a care for Black, Brown, and poor children and restore this funding. I don't care what party you're with
or your political ideology, for once have compassion for children.
Ms. Jan Friedman, Philadelphia, PA
ColorOfChange.org
stop this insane attack on people of Flint. (mostly poor black communities).
You switched it...now switch the h20 back.
I'm outraged by our culture of hatred and indifference to the suffering of these folks!
Cynthia McGrane, Berkeley, CA
$150/mo to be poisoned
this is capitalism: there are REAL VICTIMS for every greedy dollar that lines the pockets of politicians from polluting
corporations that scream about government while getting hand outs, while citizens are totally unprotected and footing the
entire bill!
OUTRAGEOUS and time to replace this entire polluted system!
Kari, Portland, OR
PRAYING FOR THE RESIDENTS OF FLINT MICHIGAN!
Perdita Brown, Playa Vista, CA
Stop taking our tax money then abandoning us. Fund the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
now. If not, there will be many more 'Flints' coming soon. Our infrastructure is a mess, and the feds are not taking care of the
people. You take our taxes and give it to billionaires instead. This has to stop.
Pan Morigan, Florence, MA
Quiana Asbury, this is a damn shame!
Quiana M Asbury, ORANGEBURG, SC
Really, you've got to be kidding.
Melinda Hardin, Cooperstown, NY
RESTORE FUNDING IMMEDIATELY
FIRE ALL THE PEOPLE AT THE TOP WHO TRIED TO COVER THIS UP. HOW DO YOU SLEEP AT NIGHT? WHY?
Gracie Lee, Brisbane, CA
This is terrible of Governor Snyder to put money ahead of peoples health
Michele Sterling, S.Lake Tahoe, CA
This is something that doesn't surprise me at all. It is racism at it's best. I have seen oppression of African-Americans continue
to get worse not better over the years.
Ms. Laura Johnson, Rivrside, RI
This should be the highest priority: Protecting babies and young children from poisoning from lead which will leads to
lifelong disabilities.
Mary Knuth, Arlington, MA
ColorOfChange.org
The effects of Lead Poisoning on the Children will have long lasing consequences. We Need to fund any Programs that help
them into the future. This is a long term endeavor, not something that should be unfunded by the misguided Extremists in
Washington.
Mary Doino, Santa Fe, NM
There are no words to express how appalling and utterly inexcusable - not to say criminal - this situation is.
Mary Hardin, New York, NY
The Federal Government's assistance is needed to ensure the health, safety and well being of the residents of Flint and many
other communities in our country. You must restore full funding to the CDC's Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program.
Claudia McKoin, Washington, DC
Appalling. God forbid the federal government be allowed to take care of things that only they can take care of. Poisoned
children. I guess money is how you can be safe, the hell with the rest of us.
Rebecca Hardin, Santa Barbara, CA
Those individuals with the knowledge of lead poisoning, who intentionally hide it, is able to do so only because it is
allowed.
Ms. Kristi Motley, San Pablo, CA
Not only should the funding be restored, state, county, and city government must understand that they are going to be held
accountable for allowing environmental health hazards to continue without taking the necessary action (s) to alleviate the
problem(s).
Shirley McClendon, Kansas City, MO
the People need clean water NOW !
Cybele Wolf, Soquel, CA
Disgusting, just another Republican debacle.
Larry Branson, Pomona, CA
Its Disgusting! They GOP should be arrested.
Sonya Braxton, Clarkston, GA
It infuriates me that the rich and affluent could help these areas of our great country and they remain above it all. I say we
find a way to make that right!
Monica Derr, Francestown, NH
This is a National disgrace, with far reaching implementations.
Robert J. Carter, New York, NY
ColorOfChange.org
Tragic and inexcusable. Several people should resign and serve prison time.
Phyllis Guest, Dallas, TX
This is a national disaster and disgrace to the USA. President Obama please act fast before your term ends.
Marilyn Lowen, New York, NY
A National Disgrace.
Robert J. Carter, New York, NY
We the people need protecting!
wini thompson, castro valley, CA
Partisan politics is responsible for this travesty!
Stephanie Gibert, Montrose, CO
Its just another example of the Government not really concern about people of color.
Kaue Sherman, Fort Pierce, FL
This is outrageous!
Albert Voegeli, PORTLAND, OR
Clean water for all should not have to be said. We live in the wealthiest country in the world. We do far more for other
countries abroad. Lets fix this problem swiftly. No more deaths
Elaine Vaught, Spring Valley, CA
Humanity commands nothing less !!!
Mxolisi T. Sowell, Amelia, VA
It's really shameful how the governor poisoned a whole community of people, especially children.
Brenda Sample, Katy, TX
In addition, there are over 400,000 low income Virginians having zero health insurance due to two factors: 1. private health
plans offered by the Affordable Care Act are out of financial range for an individual with an annual adjusted federal income
in range from $12,000 to $16,000, and there are over 400,000 such people in Virginia, and 2. super ice cold and
conservative republicans from Richmond, VA deny over 400,000 low income Virginians Medicaid expansion, which creates
a health crisis for over 400,000 people. Nevada did expand its Medicaid long time ago, and an individual residing in
Nevada in the above income range does get primary care doctor, hospital, pharmacy, and even dental benefit with zero outof-pocket annual deductibles. Over 400,000 low income Virginians need Medicaid expansion just like was done in Nevada
as soon as possible. End the health crisis for over 400,000 low income Virginians as soon as possible.
Piotr Sliwka, Manassas, VA
ColorOfChange.org
This is what right wing deregulation, greed and utter disregard for the lives of the less affluent leads to.
Scott N. Carr, Houston, TX
Government -- in the form of decision makers -- need to be held accountable! Protecting citizens is the reason we have
government!
Janet Dodd, Bella Vista, AR
Do it Now!!!!
G G Vincent Vincent Lewis, Atlanta, GA
Pamela Smith-Green
Pamela Smith-Green, Shreveport, LA
The government is inept and corrupt for poisoning people.
Miss Emily, Galveston, TX
What is happening in Flint, primarily to black and low-income citizens, is racist to the core. Governor Snyder should resign
immediately, and receive jail time for murder. I am sickened by the events in Flint. I want everyone affected to know that I
support every effort to see justice done.
Ellen Levine, Biddeford, ME
This must be reversed and corrected. I urge you to restore funding and hope to our communities.
ANTHONY DIDATO, FOREST PARK, IL
do it now!
William F. Marx, Derby, NY
Lead poisoning is too well known and preventable to continue in this country. We know better and need to act responsibly
on that knowledge. Shame of Flint and others who likely have pulled the same wicked acts.
anne carolyn, seattle, WA
The governor should resign and be charged, at least , with criminal negligence.
William Carlson, Morro Bay, CA
We need to throw out ALL the Republican bums in Congress who are sitting on their asses while Americas infrastructure
crumbles
John J Perez, Albuquerque, NM
ColorOfChange.org
Oakland, CA 94612
Bring back big government. It belongs to the people, therefore it should be large and accommodating (i.e. liberal). The mid20th century government was much larger and therefore much more relevant and effective than it is today. I have trusted the
government since I was a child, but no longer, as it has been sequester-cut and crippled. Get rid of blind oligarchs like
Michigan's current governor.
Sandra Barnhouse, Underwood, MN
What a disgrace! Black lives matter!
Naomi Sanchez, Missoula, MT
this is an outrage!
Susan Jordan, Medford, MA
This situation must be address immediately! Clean and safe water is a right, especially for people who have paid for it and
instead been duped and poisoned! Un-American and unbelievable!
Stephanie Fairchild, Cambridge, OH
Ernestine Chapple
Ernestime Chapple, Mobile, AL
talk about complete and utter failure! these people responsible need to be held in contempt
John L. Reece, Olathe, KS
This is unthinkable!!! Gov. Snyder needs to be ousted and the Federal Government needs to step in ASAP to take some
positive action on many fronts, especially to provide healthy food and pure water for the residents...medical care, and
continued medical care...as well as new infrastructure throughout the city!
Irene Johnson, Phillips, WI
I am outraged and think the governor should step. The situation needs a quick resolution.
Those in charge should have to go and live in Flint until everything is fixed.
Gladys A. Bond, east orange, NJ
Please make sure children are protected!
Wendy Yellen, Santa Fe, NM
Restore funding to CDC for lead poisoning program for the citizens of Flint, Michigan.
Dorothy Owens, Midland Park, NJ
I grew up in Ann Arbor. Snyder pretended to be a moderate, as his columns suggest. Environmental racism is real.
Timothy Morgan, BENICIA, CA
ColorOfChange.org
I am a Caucasian woman for the record and this is truly repulsive. The Governor should be criminally charged.
Katie McGee, Mesquite, TX
The people we are sending to the senate and the congress are only there for their own profit. We need to carefully select who
we are sending to Washington. We need to carefully review these people. They are always telling us what we tell them we
want to hear. We need to protect our future generation and vote those out those who are standing in the way. We need to
take control of the senate and the congress. Democrats are more concerned for the people generally. We need more Dems in
power!!
Ihsan Amatullah, New York, NY
Gov. Snyder and the terrible organization ALEC seem to be to blame for this crisis; please, Michigan media, point out this
terrible injustice for what it is and pressure Snyder to resign,
Brian Makowski, West Hartford, CT
All necessities are rights.
Danny Dyche, Hillsboro, OR
Giving lead- polluted for people, especially children, to drink should be a criminal act.
H Ellis Ellis Griffin, Poughquag, NY
As a public health professional, it is an outrage that politically motivated policies were put in place and left in place
resulting in such deep and lasting damage to an entire community.
Jessica Holzer, Long Beach, NY
Helena Cole
Helena Cole, Winston-Salem, NC
Nothing short of changing the water supply and changing EVERY pipe in the area is going to work, so get to it!
SweetGrass Longhouse, Berkeley, Ca, CA
Criminal disregard for health by officials elected and appointed to safeguard their communities.
Mary powell, Bend, OR
This is a travesty and a horrible crime against humanity. It should be viewed as high treason!
Lamar Woods, North Bend, OH
Rodney Carson
RodneyCarson Carson, Uniondale, NY
ColorOfChange.org
Oakland, CA 94612
ColorOfChange.org
Prosecution and jail for snyder and any other politician who doesn't take the common good seriously
Gary Jansen, Arena, WI
Unacceptable.
Teritha Covington, new orleans, LA
This is an important issue and should not be taken lightly. Corporations all try to hide their pollution and definitely are
behind any cuts in lead detection and abatement programs. Lead poisoning is a terrible thing to experience.
Ray Kirkham, North Hollywood, CA
Politics as usual.
bob mclean, South Lake Tahoe, CA
It did not make sense to cut this program in the first place! The far reaching costs outweigh the amount allocated on the front
end.
Tamara S Rhone, Denver, CO
This is an example of our government failing its citizens.
Jacqueline Bowers, White Hall, MD
I STAND WITH FLINT, AND THE WORLD IN ERADICATING LEAD POISONING IN ANY TOWN, STATE OR CITY!
Tonya L. Crawford, New York, NY
JAIL SNYDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thomas Brenner, null, PA
This is clearly an example of the institutional racist attacks on people of color as well as the economic stress placed on the
poor. Flint
exemplifies the political nightmare that is prejudiced and inhumane . Reminders to all Black and poor people DO MATTER.
Donna Tait, Brooklyn, NY
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John C. Stokes, NY, NY
It is a national shame that this poisoning occurred, and it is the duty of government to take all measures necessary to address
the crisis.
Mary Olowin, Lafayette, CA
ColorOfChange.org
Oakland, CA 94612
. Its unacceptable: the federal government needs to take action to ensure that Black and low-income communities are
protected from environmental hazards that negatively affect their health and livelihoods.
Lisa Selby, Santa Rosa, CA
I worked as a public health nurse in West Baltimore in the early 70s. Screening for lead was a priority!
Lynada D Johnson, Columbia, MD
Do what is necessary to prevent lead poisoning!
Connie McCullen, San Diego, CA
Everyone should have safe drinking water
Pat Guira, Lakeland, FL
Children are our future, but because of government negligence, the children in Flint will have a difficult future because of
lead poisoning-Carol Jo Lane, Oak Park, MI
Minority's are in danger every day unknowingly
King Jones, Brooklyn, NY
Restore funding to the CDC!
Barbara Chandler, Lexington, MA
Black lives matters. I am praying that the situation gets better.
Angela Grant, Laplace, LA
Yeah, GOP; keep screwing the poor with poison; and make sure they can't get un-poisoned water (yeah, keep that for
yourselves and family, buzzards!)
Howard Youngs, TUCSON, AZ
This is the most disgusting news. The governor should be thrown in jail and the key should be thrown away.
Rhonda Levin, Deerfield Beach, FL
This is the most disgusting news. The governor should be thrown in jail and the key should be thrown away.
Rhonda Levin, Deerfield Beach, FL
The Governor needs to be forced to resign or removed from office and face criminal charges for the horrible things he has
done to the people of Flint, and I'm sure more is to come because he has no caring for the people at all. Selfish, avaricious
and greedy politicians should not hold political office and have any power for they abuse it.
tONI g, San Juan Capistrano, CA
ColorOfChange.org
ColorOfChange.org
I believe effective governance means preserving the health of ALL American citizens.
Valeria Taylor, Baker, NV
What else is new in low income areas black and white.
Gaines Gaines, Watervliet, NY
This is outrageous and will not be tolerated.
Jacklyn C. Cooper-Williams, Austin, TX
The men who created this need to go to prison. Starting with the governor.
Zoe Garaway, Los Angeles, CA
The damage from lead poisoning is forever. There's no cure, so prevention is a MUST.
David R Florkowski, Baltimore, MD
This is disgraceful, the governor should be criminally charged, as well.
Mattie Bell, Atlanta, GA
get it together America, this not a third world country. The government should be ashamed of themselves...This looks so bad
for us.
Tanya Balmer, Perkasie, PA
To our US government,
Please restore the funding for the CDC's Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. Stop the deterioration of
Black children, families and community health.
Mrs. Susie Buchanan, Cedars, PA
It seems when the statement "All People Matter" is said by politicans you do not mean poor and non-white. Please grow a
moral backbone and fund CDC's Healthy Homes and Lead poisioning prevention program.
Sandra Maloff, Vancouver, WA
brenda bell
Brenda Bell, Hercules, CA
These people need help. We are not living in a third world country and everyone in America should have access to clean
water.
Charles Smyth, Orange, CT
Black lives matter
Alyssa Nicole Gill, Freehold, NJ
ColorOfChange.org
ColorOfChange.org
I expect this in developing countries but here in the great USA. So sorry for the people that is drinking poison that could
have been prevented.
Velma Jones, Long Beach, CA
As a mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother of black children, this and similar outrages directly affect me and my
family. The time is long past to correct these egregious wrongs. Stand up for what is right, sir, and not just what is politically
expedient.
Sylvia Hayward-Harris, Decatur, GA
This is a shameful and violent action against Black and low income American citizens.We need to change th policies that
allowed this to happen immediately!
Priscilla Caputo, New Orleans, LA
Please act soon.
Jean-Louis Coquereau, San Diego, CA
DO THE RIGHT THING BEFORE ALMIGHTY GOD & THE COUNTRY!
Edward Stancil, north las vegas, NV
This horror is unforgiveable. These crimes against citizens must be punished and prevention measures must be taken.
Joan Tangen, Minneapolis, MN
MOT IN AMERICA!
Randy Hinds, Aberdeen, SD
As an early childhood educator, I cry everyday for the children of Flint.
Rachael Funk, Ashford, CT
I signed because I care!
April Weeden White, Sylmar, CA
Protect our children. Irresponsible, thoughtless and disrespectful attitudes have led to this tragedy.
Emily O'Hare, Carrboro,, NC
stop environmental racism
Ahmed Anane Apara, Alameda, CA
ColorOfChange.org
Oakland, CA 94612
Poisoned water is a crime of enormous proportions. The federal government must step up. Fund this.
Francine Tyler, New York, NY
This is an important public safety matter. Please act
Julius Shakari, Los Angeles, CA
All the racism is not in Texas.
Annette O. Bigler, Lexington, KY
My heart is so sad for what has happened to the people in this town with the water situation. We must protect these important
waterways and protect people from poison. We need much better funding for water, air and food safety in the U.S. and this
should never happen ever again. Thank you for reading my opinion.
Sherrie Pizzo, ELMIRA, NY
This is criminal neglect and the Gov needs to pay.
Tim de Christopher, Turners Falls, MA
God Bless Flint
Q Hale, Louisville, KY
The use of lead contaminated water is criminal to say the least.
Robert Sullivan, Manhattan Beach, CA
Ellen bryant
Ellen Bryant, raleigh, NC
Please help these American hard working tax paying citizens. The did not deserve the decisions the government made.
Carol Rhodes, Minneapolis, MN
Damn right shame that a choice was made that affects a community of Black's only.
Granida Johndon, Houston, TX
Kathryn Anderson Weaver
Kathryn Anderson Weaver, Fayetteville, GA
Praying God will intervene and bring deliverance and justice !
Linda boyce, freeport, NY
ColorOfChange.org
The US government Sshould restore funding for the Center for Disease Control Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning
Prevention program in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget, because this is Evil and Inhuman
Abena Gerda Gerda, Montgomery, AL
Stop killing us!!!
Kristina, Toledo, OH
Stop this madness
William Laury, Elkins Park, PA
This is America! Unacceptable! The governor needs to be prosecuted & this should never happen again. The Feds should go
after this governor & the state.
Unbelievable.
Tim Bly, Portland, OR
Shame on those who "managed" the switch of water supply, heard complaints & did nothing!
IT IS TIME they & the Fed need to do all they can to correct this horrid situation, & restore the funding so it will never
happen again, anywhere in the USA.
Their actions could have devastating effects on all concerned.
These funds are needed so every city, town, and village will have the resources to fix the crumbling infrastructures in their
communities and be able to create a safer, healthier future for al their citizens.
IT IS TIME to put the money back into protecting the citizens of this country, no matter who they are, nor where they live.
AND IT IS TIME, that those responsible for this debacle, to be held accountable for their discriminatory "thrift". Perhaps the
restored funds could come from a "Fine" against their assets, to compensate for their lack of concern for the people of Flint
Michigan.
Kathleen E E Lo Pinto Lo Pinto Vignolini, Long Branch, NJ
I just watched Rachel Maddow's MSNBC show from Flint; the governor really caused this tragedy by replacing Flint's local
government with a state-appointed agent who decided to save a little money and endanger the entire populace of this city!
Someone needs to be held responsible for this terrible action.
Diane Halom, Stoughton, WI
Terminate and incarcerate those responsible!
Jeff Dobbins, Cincinnati, OH
Terminate and incarcerate those responsible!
Jeffrey Dobbins, Cincinnati, OH
Do the right thing, this outrages.
Priscilla A Hunt, Bryans Rd, MD
ColorOfChange.org
Calvin Hudson
Calvin hudson, Tucker, GA
This is a unbelievable happening. The politians the governments, city,state, federal just don't give a dam about the poor and
the struggling citizens of this country
Horace Curran, Bridgeport, CT
Have the EPA get the District Federal Judge to issue an 'ORDER' to Gov. Snyder and the Legislatures to do EXACTLY what
the EPA told them to DO........and DO IT NOW!!
William Courliss, Union City, MI
Pipe this sewage to the Governor
Tarra Randazzo, PISMO BEACH, CA
yea how did local politicians ,,let stupid fracking happen in or near flint? Dick Cheney might be liable to answer ,,wow
Michael Noland, Chico, CA
Please reactivate this program to prevent unecessary deaths, deformities & mental illness.
Evelyn Spurlock, North Las Vegas, NV
I was born and raised in Flint and have immediate family and numerous relatives and friends who have been affected. I too
have bathed and continue to bathe in the water when im in town from NC to visit my family. I am saddened to see how we
were treated and lied to by the local and state governments. Arrests should be made starting with the Emergency Mgrs and
most importantly Gov. SNYDER! Shame on all them.
Mr. Calvin Ross, Monroe, NC
Access to clean water is a right, and a necessity for all people in a healthy society
Christopher Bailey, Boston, MA
Please reactive this health policy to prevent illnesses to the public especially the babies & children.
Evelyn Spurlock, North Las Vegas, NV
It's horrible with the condition of the water in Flint Michigan being contaminated. The federal government need to take
action ASAP to clean up the water there in those communities because this sort of even with people suffering over there is
appalling.
JULIE GUZMAN, Valley, NY
Just Fix The Problem You And I And Others Know What You Did And so Does Yah ....Devils Will Pay ...#AGENDA
Brandi Avery, Kansas City, MO
ColorOfChange.org
Flint's crisis is an American crisis! It's time we took responsibility for our children and their families and protected them from
corporate greed and government corruption! We New Yorkers stand with the people of Flint!
Naomi Imbrogno, New York, NY
Dorine Moore
Dorine Moore, Mesa, AZ
Note: I'm not actually the Executive Director, just a concerned citizen signing on to the letter.
Benjamin H Sibelman, Redmond, WA
Every person involved in the deliberate poisoning of their fellow citizens need to be arrested and prosecuted for
premeditated murder.
Dr. L Steele, Olathe, CO
If the Emergency Manager is such a good idea, how about an Emergency Manager for Michigan? How about we dump
Snyder and the President appoints an Emergency Manager to clean up the mess Snyder has made in Michigan? With all the
same dictatorial powers...to revisit state employee union contracts, to adjust tax legislation, to restore pensions, restore and
increase funding to education...the list goes on...
Patrick Tovatt, Talent, OR
Gov. Rick Snyder if you have any decency or morality left in your body, not only should you take responsibility for your
conscientious action to allow your personally appointed "Emergency Manager" to willing poison hundreds of thousands of
Michigan residents, but also resign your post immediately and turn yourself in to the authorities to face criminal and civil
charges. As an elected official, how can you live with yourself by underestimating, undervaluing, and marginalizing the
very people you swore to protect, serve, and represent. May God Almighty have mercy on your soul! Again, step down
now!!! You are not fit for any political office. Not now -- not ever!
Gordon Walker, Windsor Mill, MD
This is an outrage but all of our country's caring for people of color is a disgrace! Helping them have better lives would help
ALL of us. The RICH do NOT need more money, nor lower taxes! Get with it congress and get off your As---- and get busy
helping people of whom you are a representative.
Doris Chamberlin, retired teacher
Doris Chamberlin, Corinth, NY
This is the worst our democracy can offer. Let's say end this injustice.
Lin Davis, Juneau, AK
Smash environmental racism!!!
Eugene Bersing, St. Paul, MN
ColorOfChange.org
You restrict lead in paint, but it crimal to let people drink it.
Cheryl Iddings, San Jose, CA
stop sending millions to other countries and help our tax paying citizens here
the wojos, FORT COLLINS, CO
The idea that this nation is a caring, Christian, just one is the tragic joke of the world. America lost its soul in the 60's and its
massive imperialist ventures in the 3rd world, its heart in the 80s and the undermining of the social safety net and
progressive tax and revenue policies, and its mind in the 2000's with the war FOR terror and the destruction of the middle
class.
Dr Dr. Richard A Newman, anchorage, AK
To all members of Congress,
You must restore full funding to the CDC Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
Sincerely,
James Paris
Indianapolis, IN
James Paris, Indianapolis, IN
THIS IS JUST TERRIBLE And WHY SHOULD THEY PAY FOR POISONED WATER
Matilda Thompson, Austin, TX
THIS IS JUST TERRIBLE And WHY SHOULD THEY PAY FOR POISONED WATER
Matilda Thompson, Austin, TX
Justice or Else!
makini Smith tchameni, Houston, TX
As a citizen of the UK I was horrified to learn that the USA was so backward
John Murray, Cannonville, UT
Rediculuse in this day and time
ShirleyCooper, Astoria, NY
Is this America or some third world country? This is shameful, selfish and plain ridiculous to have happened. How can
people in charge sleep at night knowing this was happening and they were the cause? Resignation? I prefer terminations,
impeachment, prosecuted and the like.
Erma Sims, Bryant, AR
ColorOfChange.org
This is a severe public health tragedy. My heart goes out to the many families, especially pregnant women and you children.
This should not be happening in the most industrialized country in the world.
Mrs. A Alleyne, Brooklyn, NY
this is criminal and heads should roll!
Janet Lawlor, medford, MA
Make this right
Barbara S Smith, Sag Harbor, NY
As a Physician, Public Health Professional, and mother I find this appalling in 2015. These families were exposed to a
neurotoxin to save money and now the costs of remidiation will be exponential. Never again should we sacrifice health for
saving money.
J W Burton MD, MPH, Washington, DC
This s/not happen in the USA - we r not a 3rd world country. Heads should roll for this!
Rebecca Foster, Florissant, MO
ALL my aspiration , Anti - scammers ,Anti - terrorisms , Anti - corruption in the department Administration .
thanh ngoc truong Ngoc truong, Topeka, KS
Please do better! - thank you
Mrs. V Brown, colonial heights, VA
Criminal act by Flint City Hall. These people have no conscience.
Ms. Harriet Petti, Bay Village, OH
Paying for water you can't drink is a crime! Stop it now!
Michael o. Reese Sr., Columbus, OH
Paying for water you can't drink is a crime! Stop it now!
Michael o. Reese Sr., Columbus, OH
In this day and age, how could something like this go on and continue? How do these leaders sleep at night? If they lived in
this area, this wouldn't be happening. That's why leaders should live in the areas they serve.
Antonio Miles, Baltimore, MD
Put the governor and his staff I Flint. Make them live there! If they refuse send them to jail.
Forrest R Thompson, Dunedin, FL
ColorOfChange.org
HELP!
Jacqueline A. Holt, Washington, DC
Black lives, even the unborn, don't matter. Media exposure will force evil's hand.
Patrice H. Mills, Midland, GA
To treat our hamity this way is a sin and criminal.
Myra Remily, ABERDEEN, SD
This situation is wrong on so many levels . The government needs to fix this immediately and the residents should bring a
class action law suit against the city.
Carol Rhodes, Minneapolis, MN
In my professional work, I have researched the negative and long-lasting effects of lead exposure on children's development
and cognitive ability. It is essential that funding be made available to stop further, irremediable effects on cognition in the
next generation of children, that will impact their health and livelihood (and their children as well).
Jerilynn Radcliffe PhD, Bryn Mawr, PA
Stop the black genocide!!!
Marsha Payne, Wynnewood, PA
What city will be next....and there will be a next. That's why we need to do something now.
Janice Hunter, Daytona Beach, FL
I agree with Michael Moore's game plan.
Ersyla nellajoy, San francisco, CA
Obviously, the governor of Michigan is a racist. I'm sure the wealthy white communities were not subject to the tainted
water. This is as egregious as the hosing of civil rights protesters 50 years ago. Children are going to be handicapped for life
after drinking that water.
Elizabeth Morris, Dayton, OH
Obviously, the governor of Michigan is a racist. I'm sure the wealthy white communities were not subject to the tainted
water. This is as egregious as the hosing of civil rights protesters 50 years ago. Children are going to be handicapped for life
after drinking that water.
Elizabeth Morris, Dayton, OH
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Stacey Parrott, Matthews, NC
This is just wrong in so many ways. This has to be rectified.
Patricia Hunt, Jackson, TN
Please help the people of flint and restore funing to cdc healthy homes and lead poisoning prevention program..
Guy Shariff Brown, East Stroudsburg, PA
This is wrong in so many ways. I needs to be rectified.
Patricia Hunt, Jackson, TN
Criminal negligence compounded by government inaction makes us all guilty.
Nancy Hilliard, Clinton, MA
Do not allow this travesty to go on without immediate action to not only remedy the current situation, but also to prevent its
occurrence any where else in the U.S. !
Patricia A. Williams, Columbus, OH
It's a shame for Americans to have to live worst then a third world country.
Raymond Theus, Los Angeles, CA
This is a deplorable situation caused by our so called leaders. May God forgive them. Pray for the city of Flint and our
nation.
Olivia Harvey, Grand Rapids, MI
The Governor should be impeached or prosecuted!! His sheer greed has endangered 1000s of children!!
Maggie Wold, Moultonborough, NH
The Governor of Michigan should be impeached or prosecuted for exposing 1000s of children to irreversible brain damage !
Maggie Wold, Moultonborough, NH
We can not let the desire to make profits in every situation take priority over our need to provide for our citizens.
Joan Kroll, Sun City West, AZ
With more Republican governors come more austerity measures at the expense of our citizens. The more government
oversight and prevention to avoid these horrendous acts is a must.
Janet Andrews, Leonarfdtown, MD, MD
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I also stand against Michigan Republicans' "emergency manager" law that led to the disaster in Flint and effectively
eliminated democratic control in many majority-black, majority poor cities in Michigan. Shameful.
B Souza, Eugene, OR
This is a disgrace that this happen in the United States of America.
Elise Ingersoll, Houston, TX
Remove Democrats, Republicans and lobbyist with connections to Bank's and Wall Street from our government.... Backed
by Wall Street and Banks. Greed owned and operated.
Scott Kronenberg, KLAMATH FALLS, OR
Lead Rob's children of a healthy future through no fault of their own. It is so important to make sure no child is poisoned by
lead.
Rhiannon Maher, Mashpee, MA
Thought the US was a Super Power not a Third World Nation? Unacceptable!
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Virginia Robbins, ALTADENA, CA
It is a shame how the government uses us as ginnepigs. U ask 4 our trust n leadership yet u have no interest n our lives r our
well being. DO UR JOB!!! OUIT CUTTING CORNERS THAT KILL US!!!
Annette Smith, Saint Louis, MO
There's no way officials didn't know what was going on. It's a disgrace. We need to think if it can happen there it can happen
to any of us anywhere.
Veronica Brown, Gwynn Oak, MD
is there not some way to filter the water from the flint river like filter system using rocks and carbon and lime to take out the
bad stuff in the river do it in layers before the water gets to the purifying station, is there something which can remove lead
from the water? what of other places a safe way to remove the lead in the homes and replace with safer paint or siding?
Mark A McGovern, Pensacola, FL
DO THE RIGHT THING! BLACK LIVES STILL MATTER!!
Arthur Anderson, Clarkston, GA
This has gone on for far too long.
Andrea Gonzalez, Northridge, CA
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Sarah McLaughlin, Concord, CA
This is so SHAMEFUL!
Denise Jones, West Orange, NJ
The politicians behind this scam are scumbags
Tremayne Punter, Brooklyn, NY
America is the only country that is doing Foul things to their own people, but I do know there were other countries accused
and their leaders are not around.
Tremayne Punter, Brooklyn, NY
I wonder how many other cities across America are guilty of this horrendous act? America has paid reparations to people in
other countries. America owes us yet refuses to pay! It's time for us to stand up. Justice or Else!!
Valencia Mohammed, Washington, DC
What happened and continues to happen to Flint citizens is inexcusable.
Ms. Susan Pepperdine, Fairway, KS
As a nurse, I am absolutely appalled that this could happen in this country- Sadly, there's NO excuse for it!
Denise Jacobs, TAMPA, FL
So this is what I get from this - You let GREED back this crisis and cause this devastation and now your letting GREED
prevent the reconstruction needed to remedy this abomination because you're pulling the federal funding. Say it ain't so.
Frances Raab, Quakertown, PA
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Virginia Pierrepont, Locust Valley, NY
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Kaleenia CRAWFORD, Houston, TX
None of us are free until ALL of us are free
Patricia, Philadelphia, PA
Rick Snyder needs to correct this problem, then resign.
Cindy Burns Branga, Reading, MA
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Ashleigh R, New York, NY
Please restore the CDC to it full funding capacity and put in place federal policies & regulation to safeguard against such
atrocities against our most vulnerable people, making such acts criminal and its perpetrators legally charged and
imprisoned, stripped of all office benefits or pensions. Make thes safeguard polices iron clad and such, that all states must
abide to. Lives depend on your actions.
Thank you
Margaret Grace Mireles, San Antonio, TX
I shed tears first of all for the children and everyone in Flint; secondly, for the shame I feel as an American that our country
and the powers that be have soooooo failed to take care of its citizens.
Catherine Basar, Ronkonkoma, NY
A government of the people for the people should always serve the people. What could be more important than providing
safe basic services in this country.
Mairym ArthurWong, Monroe, NC
How can this is happening in a country like ours?? The Michigan State government should access federal funds to resolve
this crisis.
Maria Eugenia Ortiz, Wilton, CT
Especially for Flint., MI.
John Mortimer, San Diego, CA
this stinks...doubt this would happen in Martha's Vineyard
Roberta Dunn, Narberth, PA
RACE & POVERTY ARE THE PRIMARY ISSUES HERE. AN INQUIRY INTO THE WATER SITUATION ON NATIVE
AMERICAN RESERVATIONS WOULD PROBABLY SHOW THE SAME RESULTS. SITUATIONS LIKE THIS INDICATE A
SLOW PROCESS OF GENOCIDE.
Shirley Elizabeth Barnes, WASHINGTON, DC
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Lynnette Murray, Youngstown, OH
The children of flint are all of our children. We must act to turn this injustice around!
Sarah Young, Santa Cruz, CA
Please restore the CDC funding.
Eleanor van Noppen, Olympia, WA
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This is outrageous this has happened the the supposedly richest country in the world. Lead poisoning damage cannot be
reversed and anyone involved in allowing this to happen should be brought up on criminal charges. It is vital we stop this
happening anywhere else and if we have enough money to send more troops to Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan to kill people we
should have enough money to save people's lives in this country.
Ramona Ponessa, Bandon, OR
This is outrageous this has happened the the supposedly richest country in the world. Lead poisoning damage cannot be
reversed and anyone involved in allowing this to happen should be brought up on criminal charges. It is vital we stop this
happening anywhere else and if we have enough money to send more troops to Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan to kill people we
should have enough money to save people's lives in this country.
Ramona Ponessa, Bandon, OR
Solution-stop austeritie philosophy and get back to making the wealthy pay their fair share so there is a good infrastructure
and problems like this are rare or non existent
Barbara Lauderdale, ,
lead poisoning in kids causes irreversible brain damage whose costs plague society for decades, in homelessness, criminality
and wasted lives. Please stop being so penny-wise and pound-foolish, and fund this program adequately.
June S Taylor, Salt Lake City, UT
if you would like people to respect government, and respect you, then please try to exercise common sense
Chris Hoeber, Los Altos, CA
This is on the same level as the of trail of tears and the Tuskgee experiment. To out right lie the American people about
knowing is criminal. The paper trail will catch up to him soon. Every person in flint should sue the state as well as the
governor.
Rob Lawrence, Princeton, NJ
Safe drinking water for all is one of several factors which enabled this country to grow and prosper.
Becky Holloway, Soldotna, AK
And just as the savings in loan scandal and the Great Recession have shown us, the citizens are having to foot the bill for the
1%ers, the utility companies and governments are willing to injure the citizenry to make money for themselves. Very
dangerous situations in the making. We've got to stop them before they get to be common occurrences.
Linda Newton, Richmond, CA
How could we have lead poisoning in this day and age?? What were they thinking? Thanks.
Virgene Link, Anacortes, WA
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All payment for Rick Snyder should be confiscated retroactively to make sure medical bills are paid for the many that have
been made to suffer. Rick Snyder's finances should be frozen and any material wealth he has should be stripped in the same
manner as has happened to so many drug dealers and he should suffer the same fate as the many crack dealers based on what
he has force fed his constituents.
A B, Beverly Hills, CA
Animals get treated better than poor Blacks
Yvonne winston, Temple Hills, MD
The Flint community have been knowingly poisoned and I believe we must have a national system to protect Americans'
rights to clean and safe water.
Thank you Maria Cantwell for proposing a new federal system!
Mrs. Mary Cross, null, WA
Hear the outrage! Take action now!
Donna McStay, Lake Grove, NY
Please help. I'm so very upset at Flint's governor. He needs to face serious consequences.
Sonja Arnquist
Sonja Arnquist, The Colony, TX
PUT THE DAMNED S.O.B. IN JAIL FOR
CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY.
PLEASE STOP ACTING AS IF THIS CRIMINAL ACTION WAS/IS FIXABLE UNDER THE SAME GOVERNMENT THAT
ALLOWED IT TO HAPPEN. THIS SITUATION IS A STATE OF EMERGENCY!!
Carolyn Erskine, Berkeley, CA
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Ms. Patricia James-Douglass, Upper Marlboro, MD
You should be ashamed of how you have mistreated and put the health of the citizens of Flint at risk. The least you can do is
to restore the funding for the CDCHH and LPP program in the 2017 budget.
Charlotte Watson-King, Los Angeles, CA
SHAME!!!~
Laurie Hein, Homosassa, FL
Time to get serious about caring for our citizens. Help Flint now.
Jennifer McBride, Missoula, MT
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I can't believe that this is happening in this time & era. God is watching you, do the right thing.gov
Ivan lugo, PITTSBORO, NC
Lead poisoning in Flint Michigan represents a systematic problem in government oversight, accountability and the rampant
neglect of black and poverty stricken communities in this country. The underlying cruelty is that these families are actually
being forced to pay for their own extinction. Who is going to save us from our own greed when people have to pay for
drinking water being it is purposefully being poisoned for profit. What's next??? Charge for oxygen? ??
Genevieve Andre, New York, NY
This kind of dirty politics and corruption must be punished. Snyder must be fired, arrested, and prosecuted ASAP. Restore
lead poisoning prevention program ASAP.
Kristen Zehner, null, WI
Poor Flint, hard hit by so many problems. Lead is just the latest. Bottled water for the state and lead for the kids in Flint.
Politicians are the worst plague our country has ever suffered.
Sylvia Anderson, Albuquerque, NM
Only in America
Patricia ahearn, Woods Hole, MA
It is unacceptable to think the US government would cut programs intended to establish safeguards for children's
environmental health and safety. It is unconscionable to not restore this funding.
Toni Oliver, Atlanta, GA
Racist genocide imposed on a group of underprivileged people is not only inhumane it's illegal #SHAME
Erica, Atlanta, GA
I am a resident of Michigan and I am appalled by what is happening in my state. Please take this and as many actions that are
necessary to ensure the safety and equality in opportunities for all people. Thank you for hearing this.
Maryanne Bisler, Lake Ann, MI
Apparently Flint lead poisoning is just the tip of the iceberg. Similar events are happening around the country in primarily
low income and black communities. Stop the poisoning!
Sandra Husband, Seattle, WA
We are one family-black, white, yellow, brown and red. If anyone gets hurt, we all suffer
Cyprian Sajabi, Yellow Springs, OH
I am counting on your leadership.
Susan Swan, Carlsbad, CA
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Fix it!
Doreen Stratton, Doylestown, PA
100+ people who are being poisoned in Flint, including my 93 year-old uncle are mine. Don't think it cannot happen to
you!!!!!!!
Ms. Jessie Ruth Reed, Port Huron, MI
STOP THE KILLINGS!
Leroy Jacobs, Chicago, IL
" They are trying to turn us 3rd world country "
Ronald Selig, null, AZ
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Muriel Rosser, Atlanta, GA
Absolutely unacceptable. The responsible parties should be taken to court.
Karen Zedek, Chicago, IL
The world is watching! We're the "most powerful nation in the world." Prove it!
Please.
Donya Britt, Hialeah, FL
Please act now
Gillian Pidcock, Allentown, PA
Please act now
Gillian Pidcock, Allentown, PA
I think that it is atrocious that this crisis was knowingly allowed to happen. The damaging effects of lead poisoning has long
been scientifically documented and its effects go far beyond health issues: education, social, and economic et.al.
L Childs, Elmhurst, NY
This is an Outrage ! Covering up of Lead Poisoning in a Municipal water supply !
Justice must be served, or the Law of this Nation is absolutely meaningless !
Shawn Sargent, West Yarmouth, MA
Sadly this country has infinite amounts of money for war and corporate welfare. But can't scrape together enough
compassion and shame to see that the least among of us can live decently.
John Kesich, Venice, FL
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why cant the water system go back to the previous provider? Why are they trying to treat the system, they know is defective?
Are we dealing with governors and workers who have no brain, unable to think? Or people who just don't give a damn. Why
aren't they drinking the water? Is their water system different. Give the water to their grandchildren, wives, children. Hell,
give it to the politician;s family. This will tell the community "how sorry they are!!!
Ouida M Keith, loganville, GA
I am disheartened be this most recent example that "justice for all" continues to be an illusive dream for our nations poor and
disadvantaged. We are so much better than this.
Kristin Lynch, Salt Lake City, UT
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Diann Coleman, East Islip, NY
this even is a disgrace and shows the callousness of Snyder's leadership, his privileged will protect him from any
accountability, barely a slap on the wrist will he get unlike Flints population which is likely heavily penalized for any little
thing.
D Molina, Bay Shore, NY
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Jacqueline D. Best, BROOKLYN, NY
is there no shame?
Karl Wilson, Lansing, MI
Unless you are prepared to educate children that will be called developmentally handicapped for over 12 years of schooling
Yvonne Clark, martinez, CA
EVERYONE has a right to clean water!
Ruth Marcon, Allentown, PA
How can we be a First rate country if can't provide first rate care for All our citizens ?
Marta Mari-Crocker, Yellow Springs, OH
Clean water is a right, and a right to life.with out it you die.
Mary Reaney, Broomall, PA
One Day, the devil is going to feel the wrath of black man and it's not going to be pretty.
Kameron Dunn, Saint Louis, MO
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Claudine Henry
Claudine Henry, Kissimmee, FL
This is criminal.
Kathy Redd Lohse, Houston, TX
It's intentional and the constant unfair treatment against blacks must stop. It's more than just signing a petition, we need to
get to the root of why!!!
Sherri Benson, Baton Rouge, LA
All are entitled to a healthy environment. We are not a third world country. This issue of Flint, Michigan is an example of
ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM.
Travella Sellers, Rocky Mount , NC
When will the suffering end? Those who have no compassion for the poor, sick and black...consider yourself exposed!
Jessie A. Lindor, Toledo, OH
Consider this a human made disaster, of a magnitude greater than a natural disaster and get money, health care there
immediately and restore the CDC Healhty Homes budget immediately
Judith McDonnell, Providence, RI
"Emergency Managers" are an affront to democracy and should be banned in the US. Unelected officials never serve the
people, only their own interests.
Ryan Medley, Portland, OR
Remember - this isn't the Federal Governments fault. This is the Michigan governor's fault!
Nancy McGarry, Charles Town, WV
Flint has "sons & daughters" all over the country and the world. We are so disappointed and afraid for our family.
Do the RIGHT THINGS: Provide safe drinking and shower stops throughout Genesee County until every home is re-stored
with new, safe pipes; Stop charging households for toxic water; Provide healthcare for residents and training for educators to
properly assess and educate our children without a lifelong stigma of being a "victim of Flint" - they are survivors!
Show continued compassion to fully resolve the problems that come from this devastating poison.
geraldine Johnson, Charlotte, NC
We the people of these United States of America demand action by the CDC and The EPA in the Michigan water crisis.
Randolph Vincent, Brooklyn, NY
This is wrong-DO something!
Jack Dodd, Rexford, NY
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A third world dictator who poisoned 100,000 people and maimed 9,000 young children's brains would be hauled before the
world court at The Hague.The profoundly toxic decisions which made this happen are criminal and must be punished.
Mary Michaelis, Columbia Station, OH
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Anjieria Debra Harris, Inglewood, CA
THAT'S A CRYING SHAME
Marcia Gibbons, North Miami, FL
Please!
Debra R. Griffin, Ashland, MA
This is what deregulation leads to. We need cops on the beat just as much for the powerful as the common person.
Lee Kendall, Rockwall, TX
The federal and state government's response is shameful.
Mary Mathena, Virginia Beach, VA
This is a disgrace and complete shame that human lives are permitted to be exposed to such filth in the riches country of the
nation. All government officials who are allowing this to continue instead of remedying this catastrophe, should be
dismissed and and new officials should be elected. Because they have simply failed the population in Flint Michigan. Just
unacceptable!
Kendra bell, Douglasville, GA
This is terrible for all Americans!
Michael R. Coe, Crete, NE
Its 2016 everybody should have access to clean water this is America but I guess every American doesn't fit in the budget
especially us people of color this has to change today!
Jolice Turner, Cincinnati, OH
Inexcusable that American citizens live in worse-than-third world environments. Clean water should be a right for all,
especially children.
Kelly Keys, Lexington, KY
When will those responsible for ruining the lives of poor people spend as much time in jail as those poor people spend in
jail for "ruining the lives " of those who control their lives?
Myron Taube, Pittsburgh, PA
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WJ Richardson, Raleigh, NC
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R S, , WA
Ann+atkin atkin, ,
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Camp Springs, MD
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COLUMBUS, OH
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Oakland, CA
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Richmond, TX
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BROOKLYN, NY
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Beavercreek, OR
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Noah Link, Detroit, MI
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Waterville, ME
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CA
CA
CA
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A. Todd, Eugene, OR
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S a, Green Bay, WI
Neil Ryan, ,
Emanuela Bedendo, ,
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LINCOLNSHIRE, IL
Samantha, Waterville, ME
Dorothy Barry, ,
Ramona, Newark, CA
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C Peters, Brooklyn, NY
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Philip K, Chicago, IL
Stephanie St.Ange-Biscette,
Irvington, NJ
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Thomas Sorg, ,
Sally Atterbury, ,
T Pierce, Memphis, TN
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Svar, ,
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Pendleton, OR
E. Darby, Portland, OR
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Alison Zacharis, ,
J B Gordon, MEMPHIS, TN
C Carothers, Chicago, IL
K Alcorn, Fairfield, CA
Roberta Kelly, ,
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NORRIDGEWOCK, ME
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WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY
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Hollywood, FL
Lauren Kunkel, San Francisco, CA Margaret Pedroza, Pflugerville, TX Sarah de Ris, Boston, MA
Joanna Tegnerowicz, ,
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Franklin, MI
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Madeline Hunter, ,
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C E Baker, Bozeman, MT
Akhilesh MUNNOHUR,
Cumberland, MD
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Esther Megill, Asheville, NC
Lucie, FL
Dr. Prisca GloorI'm at, Los Angeles, Ronald Larson, San Luis Obispo,
CA
CA
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J Schourup, Bisbee, AZ
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Rich S, Carmichael, CA
Jana, Lafayette, CA
Irmtraud Kauschat, ,
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Adell Kitchens, Pittsburgh, PA
P Perron, SEATTLE, WA
Roy St Pierre, ,
Bernard L, Chunchula, AL
Abraham+Masri Masri, ,
Oakland, CA 94612
OR
F R. Eggers, Albuquerque, NM
M Legg, Glendale, CA
K K. Hudson-Bates, Davis, CA
W A. Brooks, Catonsville, MD
Louisa Abney-Babcock,
Perkiomenville, PA
Renata Aranibar, ,
Crenshaw Crenshaw,
BROOKLYN, NY
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V J Link, Madison, WI
Monique TONET, ,
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Barry Werbowsky, ,
Matthias Heyman, ,
King-Simpson, Rochester, NY
Katia Scaglia, ,
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Oakland, CA 94612
NY
Onlymemyi Washington,
Beachwood, OH
John, Providence, RI
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Nathalie Quesnel, ,
PL Hampton, Renton, WA
Georgia Balatsou, ,
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Marlen Hernndez, ,
Donald F, Brooklyn, NY
Donald F, Brooklyn, NY
Timothy Gavel, ,
Nico P, Valencia, CA
TJ Dearing, Minneapolis, MN
Kimberly McConkey,
ANCHORAGE, AK
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d g, Porterville, CA
David Rudland, ,
JP Jones, Columbia, SC
Valeria, Boston, MA
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E Lopez, Longwood, FL
Zuzka Hora, ,
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John Cooper, ,
JJ Kiboi, Whiteland, IN
Bente Millek, ,
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Alexandra Strickler, ,
A Stewart, Decatur, GA
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C W, Chicago, IL
Allan Ball, ,
LauraCondominas Condominas
Oakland, CA
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K Danowski, pittsburgh, PA
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Ariane Sacco, ,
B MacK, ST LOUIS, IL
Tana, Columbus, OH
Jo Bomser, ,
Danielle Pirotte, ,
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Malia, Everett, WA
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James Herring, ,
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J Gary Gary Droege, East Syracuse, Paul Drummond, Lake Havasu City,
Janet Allt, Olmsted Twp., OH
NY
AZ
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Dorchester, MA
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J H., Orange, CA
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Dennis Pocekay, PETALUMA, CA Marianne Lappin, Las Cruces, NM L Avedon, Redondo Beach, CA
Connie Allison, Geneva, NY
Edward Winter, ,
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Southborough, MA
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P A. O'Connor, Waynesboro, PA
Darlene Davis-Jackson,
Birmingham, MI
Abe R, Chicago, IL
MO
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L W Robinson, Wilmington, NC
Kathleen Delaney, ,
L Licari, Fullerton, CA
Oakland, CA 94612
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Jo Nobile, Lincroft, NJ
Sarah Kamp, ,
D Curtis, Mobile, AL
J K, Albion, RI
Peter meerman, ,
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DALLAS, TX
M Murray, Pittsburgh, PA
M Murray, Pittsburgh, PA
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VANCOUVER, WA
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Amy Friedlander, Philadelphia, PA Sam Radovic, PENNS GROVE, NJ Ann Burkes, Endicott, NY
Mike Butche, Aurora, IL
Wil Douglas, ,
Oakland, CA 94612
CA
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Ken Wheeler, ,
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Brattleboro, VT
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JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL
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UNIONTOWN, PA
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Willie, CUMBERLAND, MD
Gary Mallinger, ,
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MJ Allen, Cambria, CA
T Cook, Arlington, TX
N Kanhai, Aurora, IL
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Peter Cummins, ,
Jane Stephenson, Longboat Key, FL James E Avent Jr, Greensboro, NC Tanya Gray, Killeen, TX
Alan Pachter, Saint Paul, MN
Danielle N, Dania, FL
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AL
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Gaithersburg, MD
Kathy, Hollywood, FL
N Zierhut, Brooklyn, NY
Laura Muoz, ,
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ALBUQUERQUE, NM
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CORTLANDT MANOR, NY
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N Friedman, Berkeley, CA
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Je Elder, Kingston, NY
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Caro Hanson, Amboy, IL
KENNETH PRESTRIDGE,
Chicago, IL
Angeles, CA
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Henna Kevin, ,
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Laura Wilson, ,
Barbara Smalley-McMahan,
Raleigh, NC
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Arllington, VA
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Canan Gerede, ,
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N N, Delray Beach, FL
Anna Koning, ,
florent CARRESSE,
GREENFIELD, IN
Hodan, ,
Tj Fields, Brooklyn, NY
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Oboruemuh, Riverside, CA
Drina B, Chicago, IL
Brieuc Basl?, ,
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Tarves Tangerini, ,
Fran, Dover, NJ
Vanessa Ng, ,
Doris Wibmer, ,
Wifred, LANGLEY, WA
M R, Wilmington, MA
Jamian Wetlaufer, ,
Michelle, Atlanta, GA
Ashley, buffalo, NY
John S, Seattle, WA
R Maixner, Mc Lean, VA
WI
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Arlyne London-Kessler,
OAKLAND, CA
s klof, Salem, OR
Oakland, CA 94612
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Columbus, OH
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Kecia, Knoxville, TN
Linda Berry, ,
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A Broverman, ,
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Broomfield, CO
Jackie Tulli, Colorado Springs, CO Paula Santos, East Millinocket, ME Robert Malletr, moorhead, MS
Bobby Jablonski, Los Angeles, CA Ms Lynn Walker, Cleveland, OH
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CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
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moon lilly, ,
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Cumberland, MD
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UT
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Brooklyn, NY
R Dominguez, Loxahatchee, FL
R Dominguez, Loxahatchee, FL
Ccalmicker@yahoocom calmicker,
Brooklyn, NY
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Albuquerque, NM
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Sw W. Lee, Miami, FL
J Cuzzocreo, Hamden, CT
CA
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Phil Temperly, ,
K Rudolphy, Arlington, TX
Kristjan Nielsen, ,
Marcus Soon, ,
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CONNELLYS SPRINGS, NC
Dunn, Greenville, NC
Lauren SE, ,
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Bridget Hughes, ,
Ann Marie Mohrmann, Little Rock, Lynn needs bird feed to help a
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robert&mary swain, GRAND
RAPIDS, MI
Oakland, CA 94612
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B Turner, Winlock, WA
Thomas, Parksville, KY
Jared, Phoenix, AZ
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Ina M, ,
B Newman, Somerville, MA
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Bart Boone, ,
O Osuagwu, Savoy, IL
lynn m, athens, GA
lynn m, athens, GA
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Mazzola, Turin,
MO
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WERNERSVILLE, PA
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Fremont, IN
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INDEPENDENCE, MO
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Tina, Mountainside, NJ
McOllee@indianaedu, Bloomington,
Janet Jones, Kansas City, MO
IN
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Lisa Skeggs, ,
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Margaret Rooney, ,
B Sullivan, Dover, DE
Martin Male, ,
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J E, Scottsdale, AZ
S Shore, Burbank, CA
Claude Lasporte, ,
Sebastiaan Robbers, ,
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DC
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NY
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Lorna Decouto, ,
J Jones, Sykesville, MD
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Timothy Gentle, ,
Tina, Chesapeake, VA
Andrea, Houston, TX
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EASTPOINTE, MI
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Albuquerque, NM
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PHILADELPHIA, PA
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MECHANICSBURG, PA
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G Yeadon, Pittsford, NY
Jeanne B, Springfield, IL
Oakland, CA 94612
KY
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Arno Matthias, ,
MMichele M. M, Chicago, IL
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Laura, Morrilton, AR
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SP Frankin, Naples, FL
Riley, Greenfield, MA
J B, San Mateo, CA
Tom R, Phoenix, AZ
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Dina Bernstein, ,
Matthew Tarpley, McDonough, GA Bart Admonius, San Francisco, CA Robert Winn, Kamas, UT
Altha Faruq, Washington, DC
LINDA djaileb, ,
Debra, Ballwin, MO
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Robert k, Phoenix, AZ
Heather p, Waltham, MA
Raechel Gladstone-Gelman, ,
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Elizabeth A. Taylor,
FRENCHTOWN, MT
I Figgins, Southfield, MI
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R Scott, Columbus, OH
Mark Baker, ,
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LAUDERDALE, FL
Valerie Stone, ,
Mollie Schierman,
ROBBINSDALE, MN
J G, RUSTBURG, VA
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jb Brockman, boulder, CO
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Cayol, Marseille,
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Natchitoches, LA
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DOUGLASVILLE, GA
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Jaime Herazo, ,
R Coleman, Davenport, IA
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Kees Rocks, PA
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CARNATION, WA
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KALAMAZOO, MI
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SCHENECTADY, NY
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J Howard, Dacula, GA
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J F., Huron, OH
Derek S, Broomfield, CO
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Rachelle BROU, ,
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Pamela Porter, ,
Karen Schmiege,
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Thomas Sorg, ,
Anne E Wallick-Bauhof,
Minneapolis, MN
Lee F, Portland, OR
SC
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NM
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Sandra Carter,
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV
Megan Shaughnessy-Mogill,
Ypsilanti, MI
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Ed Smith, Alexandria, VA
Serge, Washington, DC
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Kenneth, Norwalk, CT
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Washington, DC
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Jen Holmberg, ,
Christy DuCharme,
COTTONWOOD, AZ
Poupard poupard, , CA
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A Howe, Boston, MA
Oakland, CA 94612
VA
Kelley Edwards, ,
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Abolknitter, Canton, GA
Oakland, CA 94612
Altamonte Springs, FL
Hendersonville, NC
Walter, Philadelphia, PA
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R Karpinski, Wynnewood, PA
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Alex, Millbrook, AL
Lori M, Pinole, CA
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MIDDLEBORO, MA
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Lars Lystrup, ,
Julie, ,
Lara Maestro, ,
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C Neun, El Cajon, CA
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A French, Hamlet, IN
B G, Powder Springs, GA
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T Rose, Amherst, MA
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COATESVILLE, PA
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Hakeem Abdellah, Philadelphia, PA Aloysius Wald, COLUMBUS, OH Tes Welborn, San Francisco, CA
Mary Jane Schutzius, Florissant, MO Rossen Vassilev Jr., Delaware, OH Edward Freeman, Philadelphia
Arve Eriksson, ,
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Andrzej, ,
Alexandra, Fresno, CA
Erin, Dodge, NE
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Juana Sepulveda, ,
Oakland, CA 94612
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Miriam R, Chicago, IL
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Al Krause, NYC, NY
Patsy ferguson, ,
Christine MERLLIE,
CHARLESTON, IL
L Marshall, Friendswood, TX
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Willacoochee, GA
Angelica Dickerson, ,
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MORRISVILLE, PA
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Devon, Columbia, MO
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Kernersville, NC
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G Walker, Energy, IL
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Augusta, GA
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CHERRYFIELD, ME
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jerry Papapanayotou, Montclair, NJ James Wilcox, Utica, IL
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Hamilton, MT
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SOUTHFIELD, MI
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Hackensack, NJ
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BLOOMFIELD, CT
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Oakland, CA
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Oakland, CA
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R Henning, null, CA
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Mel Deo, ,
N Kaluza, El Sobrante, CA
Ed Moritz, null, OH
Mr Mo Kafka, Albany, NY
Alicia Guevara, ,
G Hardiman, Tucker, GA
Nancy Neumann, ,
Ig, Weehawken, NJ
Joyce Gray, ,
Oakland, CA 94612
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Wanda, Chicago, IL
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Asli, ,
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Philadelphia, PA
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F Lawlor, ,
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Victoria Amundson,
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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Kayleigh Wilson, ,
Eva Androutsopoulou, ,
Marva A Callender,
LOXAHATCHEE, FL
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WHEATON, IL
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CA
Abbi, Edmond, OK
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Destiny D, Dayton, OH
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D S, Ocala, FL
Bo Breda, Pahoa, HI
RCNzingha, Cincinnati, OH
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Francisco Fernando, ,
G. D., PHILADELPHIA, PA
P Archuleta, RENO, NV
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Roderick M. Montgomery,
Douglasville, GA
William Cumming, ,
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V L. Downs, Lubbock, TX
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Xavier CLAUDE, ,
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PEACEBROTHER jimichael
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Junction, VT
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EASTPOINTE, MI
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H Dean, Athens, GA
M M, PHOENIX, AZ
C Spoor, Roosevelt, NJ
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Luis Brantuas, ,
Yves, Washington, DC
KEVIN H, Marshfield, MA
Aviva, Berkeley, CA
Jacqui Houston, ,
Christophe Clement, ,
K H, Omaha, NE
Paul Schupbach, ,
Wm Bradley, Chicago, IL
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Hackettstown, NJ
Nadera Hood, North Las Vegas, NV Ronald Goodwin, Washington, DC Ronald Goodwin, Washington
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Oakland, CA 94612
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Karoline Kephart, ,
Joanne Horejsi, Redwood Falls, MN Mr. Robert Franza, Saint James, NY Mary Gould, Ormond Beach, FL
Michele Temple, Woodside, NY
Tiffany M, Blackwood, NJ
liz pahe, ,
Tom Young, ,
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Chattanooga, TN
K R, San Francisco, CA
Sarah, WELLINGTON, NV
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Ed Green, Fremont, CA
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Rochester, NY
Sandra Thompson, ,
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WILMINGTON, DE
Nii Mantse, ,
T Slaton, Corona, CA
Sherrell, Suffolk, VA
Clare Colvin, ,
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MORGANTOWN, WV
Stephanie M, Bronx, NY
Doris W., ,
j carmichael, CINCINNATI, OH
V Klubek, MURPHYSBORO, IL
Alienor Paguessorhaye, ,
C W., Oxnard, CA
Evelyn Ward, ,
Kristeen T Hernandez, La
Crescenta, CA
ME Alves-Sampson, Richmond
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Ann Hansen, ,
William Minton-Marshall,
Galveston, TX
Sara, Atlanta, GA
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Danielle J, COALVILLE, UT
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Nikki H, Conyers, GA
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Cynthia Pringle, ,
Piero Malfatti, ,
Steve Overton, ,
Marcella, pueblo, CO
S P. Almskaar, EVERSON, WA
C Green, Bronx, NY
Fernando Dell'Agli, ,
G D Abbott, Olympia, WA
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Adriano Janezic, ,
Lynne Waite, Portland, OR
D Smith, Sutton, NH
Ed Young, Harleysville, PA
Kimberlee Ashanti, , CA
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D Catone, Wakefield, RI
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Tunkhannock, PA
Romix Psycat, ,
Henri Jacki, ,
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LEXINGTON, NC
Em Han, Portland, OR
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George S. Meserve,
TALLAHASSEE, FL
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al zansler, Metairie, LA
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Helen Greatrex, ,
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SUFFIELD, CT
Luka Borak, ,
Erica, Austin, TX
NM
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Ed Kraynak, Denver, CO
AM Barre, Salem, MA
H Mc, Minneapolis, MN
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FEDERAL WAY, WA
Thomas Sanders, HIGGANUM, CT Michael D Schaible, New York, NY Anne McManus, Bayport, MN
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Simona, Elliottsburg, PA
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A W, Budd Lake, NJ
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Michelle R, City, CA
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BC Shelby, Portland, OR
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Lansdowne, PA
Oakland, CA
CA
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June Bonacich, ,
C H. Pinkney, Raleigh, NC
Timothy J. McLaughlin,
PLYMOUTH, MA
Gabrielle Kocken, ,
Oakland, CA 94612
CA
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Jean Shervais, West Chester, PA
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WA
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Dawn Upfold, ,
Santana, Smyrna, GA
L Tenenbaum, Longmont, CO
Jani Saari, ,
Barry, Marietta, GA
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Nicole D, columbus, OH
Nicole D, columbus, OH
K Holmdahl, Durango, CO
Maggie Holdsworth, ,
Barbara, CA
Roslyn McBride, ,
Tas, Hartford, CT
Larry Manter, ,
Ruth Kay Kay Souder, Red Hill, PA Wayne Pipke, Rocky Hill, CT
Paolo Pagotto, ,
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Jan Hall, null, OH
Victoria A Elder,
LAWRENCEBURG, IN
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Sonya W, Baldwin, NY
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VALENCE,
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Sy Hakim, PHILADELPHIA, PA
RK Piper, Omaha, NE
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Nancie, Madison, WI
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BLOOMINGTON, IN
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Memphis, TN
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L D, Charlevoix, MI
L Baker, Greensboro, NC
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Cincinnati, OH
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Cincinnati, OH
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G Yuzawa, Wyckoff, NJ
Shary B, Seattle, WA
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O S Arinze, Oakland, CA
Ed Dvorscak, Sagola, MI
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Alboury Ndao, ,
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Torrance, CA
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J Beverly, Urbana, IL
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CHANDLER, AZ
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Jk Anderson, Bisbee, AZ
Barbara, MILWAUKEE, WI
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Negoodin@aggiesncatedu Gooding,
Charles Miller, Vernon Hills, IL
San Ysidro, CA
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Yarmouth, ME
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Mr Hugo Loquet, ,
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Paul Bridle, ,
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J S, North Bergen, NJ
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Lucie, FL
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ALBUQUERQUE, NM
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Chesapeake, VA
A Davis, Mc Kean, PA
Sharon L L, Philadelphia, PA
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ISLAND, WA
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Sandwich, NH
S Smith, Corona, CA
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PHILADELPHIA, PA
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J Novak, NAPA, CA
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Stephanie+Marschler, ,
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Mary E Lizie, ,
Daniele martarelli, ,
Lacey Diego County Public Library Wilma hutcheson HutchesonHicks, Union City, CA
Williams, Athens, GA
Michael Shaik, ,
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Portsmouth, OH
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MARYSVILLE, WA
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Amir Hanna, ,
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CHATSWORTH, CA
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TALLAHASSEE, FL
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GERMANTOWN, OH
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K Ragan, Alexandria, VA
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Fredericksburg, OH
Shantea, Groton, CT
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T H, Los Angeles, CA
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Henderson, NV
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Rogerwilliams Williams,
Indianapolis, IN
Silvia R, Greeley, CO
WI
Barbara Pecze, ,
Dkcrump@aolcom Crump-Doyle,
Florissant, MO
Vanessa Ng, ,
W W, Albuquerque, NM
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C M, Naperville, IL
s c, Eugene, OR
Molly, Mancelona, MI
Oketa W, Mechanicsville, VA
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Lisa, Portland, OR
D N, Agawam, MA
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S K Davis, Bristol, CT
e sto, Wallington, NJ
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Melody T, Minneapolis, MN
Cheryl Cutright, ,
D Frank, Lancaster, CA
Shannon a, Hanover, CT
K Lucas, Wesrminster, CA
Bruno Milone, ,
John Brusen, ,
J F Heffren, BOONE, NC
Brandon L, Ballwin, MO
Leena Hasan, ,
CA
Richard Tma, ,
Richard Tma, ,
Garden, FL
Iva prljan, ,
B L. Howard, Gary, IN
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Manda Hodson, ,
Dan Hedlund, ,
T W, Saint Louis, MO
WILLIAM MARTIN ev
menaakhem WEINBERG, Atlanta, N B., Oakland, CA
GA
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Patrizia Molinari, ,
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J. Atwell, Burbank, CA
Kyle+Rollinson Rollinson, ,
M E E Gladis, Davis, CA
Joaquim M. Pujals, ,
JT Smith, Sellersville, PA
ANnie Wei, ,
Consuelo Pereiro, ,
Claire Morin, ,
Popi Afentoulidi, ,
Popi Afentoulidi, ,
Peter Leeftink, ,
N T, ,
Melody Albanese-Kelly,
Woonsocket, RI
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Maya Bont, ,
Anna Tierney, ,
Tammie Perkins-Crouch,
Hazelwood, MO
Beln Ramos, ,
Hans Pottrs, ,
Reggie Haarl, ,
Reggie Haarl, ,
Mark Stout, ,
Joao Magalhaes, ,
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Stephanie Mahl, ,
mary gumpenberger, ,
Anna-Marie Soper-O'Rourke,
Atlanta, GA
C. L., Hyattsville, MD
Isabel Travesset, ,
Sheila Gallagher, ,
J. Steinberg, Franklin, TN
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Barbara Henke, ,
Armin Christ, ,
VK Evans, ,
Alcibiades Niavis, ,
p m, Moline, IL
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Jackie Critser, ,
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D Gryk, Manchester, CT
Labrenthia Murdock-Pearson,
Libertyville, IL
Danielle W, Durham, NC
TX
B Nemoyten, Hayward, CA
Glenn Corley, ,
S Barnhart, Berkeley, CA
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Womelsdorf, PA
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Harrisburg, NC
Christina f, Washington, DC
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jon slade, ,
Carlos Carrillo, ,
GERMANTOWN, MD
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Ponce, PR
K Bryant, Germantown, MD
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Suitland, MD
T Bundara, Catonsville, MD
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Love'nDevotion, Baltimore, MD
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christine Grewell, Silver Spring, MD Neal Chalofsky, Takoma Park, MD Jeffery Hailey, Accokeek, MD
Donna Dombrowski, Amherst
Junction, WI
Linda Riedeburg,
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
Cynthia M, Houston, TX
Alden Lenhart, Nantucket, MA
Ledicia Lopez, ,
C Wilson, Raleigh, NC
J C, Philadelphia, PA
Jo Majors, Knoxville, TN
Amy M, Rogersville, TN
Frances M, Rogersville, TN
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T House, Columbia, MD
David Carbonell, ,
jr s, Fitchburg, WI
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V Lee, Phoenix, AZ
L Marshall, Friendswood, TX
Frank A, Dacula, GA
MJH Dijkema, ,
Ece Baltac, ,
Gordon Scruton,
WETHERSFIELD, CT
Astrid Giese-Zimmer, Berkeley, CA Astrid Giese-Zimmer, Berkeley, CA Philip Lom, New Fairfield, CT
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Andy A, Baltimore, MD
Giovina Ruberti, ,
Laura Tasada, ,
Mohamed Osman, ,
Ronald H Skees,
JEFFERSONVILLE, KY
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Abbi Traaseth,
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Garcia G. de Diego, ,
M Searle, TUCSON, AZ
E Robinson, Belmont, MA
Luca Pappalardo, ,
Christine Hughes, ,
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Frances Sinclair, ,
Dwight+Flowers Flowers,
KANSAS CITY,
Ed Jocz, Freehold, NJ
Michele Mendelsohn,
SCARBOROUGH, NY
Zuleikha Erbeldinger-Bjork,
Pittsburgh, PA
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Cynthia, Raleigh, NC
Renee Stockdale-Homick,
Huntingtown, MD
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Kellie f, Salem, OR
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Bryan Lilienkamp, Indianapolis, IN
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MECHANICSVILLE, MD
Rita T, Bethesda, MD
B Schneider-Serio, Suffern, NY
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Bj Crawford, SHAWNEE, KS
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PARSONSBURG, MD
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Charlotte, NC
Lauri, Brooklyn, NY
Charlene Bowen, NEW YORK, NY Jim Gurganious, Temple Hills, MD JoAnne Murray, Beltsville, MD
Nazario C. Ayala, NOVATO, CA
Aparajita, ,
Patrice P.-Martel, ,
v m, Oakland, CA
Roswell&Marilynn C. Gordon,
Vancouver, WA
Simone-Claire G. Delevett,
Brookline, MA
Breyan, Reston, VA
Pamela
Paquini, null, CA
Lisema Lekhooana, ,
P Hackett, Tulsa, OK
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Nicole Henn, ,
Benjamin Faschhing-Gray,
Woodside, NY
Anders Kousholt, ,
Javier Pealba, ,
M S May, SPOKANE, WA
Jessica, Asheville, NC
Marla de Vries, ,
Oakland, CA 94612
CA
Marsha Cunningham, Tacoma, WA Leonard Bowman, Ellicott City, MD Pamela Clark, Anson, ME
Maya Gonsalves, Brooklyn, NY
C Ferrono, Chicago, IL
Peter Aleff, Vineland, NJ
Kearney, Baltimore, MD
Marilena Hoskinson,
DUNCANVILLE, AL
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D Bakas, Greensboro, NC
Alexandre Korabov, ,
Sa, Reisterstown, MD
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Jack P, Warren, MI
Se R, Fort Collins, CO
Ed Pore, Jamaica, NY
LindaBradford, houston, TX
Sabina Becker, ,
M Farrar, Bronwood, GA
M Farrar, Bronwood, GA
ASherri, Sicklerville, NJ
Kellie f, Salem, OR
Astro, Minneapolis, MN
Ann Agranoff, Jackson Heights, NY Robert McNamara, Aberdeen, MD Frankie DeMarco, New York
Susan Robinson, Tivoli, NY
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J Alexander, Hyattsville, MD
V Newell, Atlanta, GA
Greta Wingrove, ,
M J Strimbu, CHICAGO, IL
Hitomi K, Duluth, GA
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Paul Knapton, ,
Barbara Mujagic, ,
Desire Mlgaard, ,
Milena Placentile, ,
Jan Vroom, ,
Oakland, CA 94612
FL
Zorro, Covington, KY
Thornton, Mattapan, MA
L Marshall, Friendswood, TX
J Diaz, Campbell, CA
Ellen, Scottsdale, AZ
Una Walsh, ,
Timothy J. McLaughlin,
PLYMOUTH, MA
C Fazio, Cotati, CA
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FREDERICKSBURG, VA
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City, OR
City, OR
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irene walker, ,
Chris Enti, , AL
Ms. T, Lansdowne, PA
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MD
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Katherine Weesner, Saint Paul, MN Loretta Rogers, Cody, WY
Jacek Sadkowski, ,
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Elizabeth Koah, Fall River, MA
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Bridget Brehen, Poughkeepsie, NY Heather Reynolds, Long Beach, CA Tynesha Jackson, Southfield, MI
S. L. L. Yurick, Meadville, PA
Elizabeth O'Halloran, ,
Madeline Shikomba,
PHILADELPHIA, PA
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Maria, Omaha, NE
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Gainesville, FL
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R F. Plourde, Peabody, MA
Muhammad X, Montclair, NJ
Gaetane Gonzales,
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
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M. Beasley, Cookeville, TN
Emilio Diaz, ,
Atlllenewhiteehead, Chicago, IL
Taylor s, Olivehurst, CA
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Cambridge, NY
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Glenside, PA
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SCOTTSVILLE, VA
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Oakland, CA 94612
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WA
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COLLINGSWOOD, NJ
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Poughkeepsie, NY
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Marion, MI
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Washington, DC
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Brentwood, MD
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Oakland, CA 94612
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Columbus, OH
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