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GOING BANKRUPT
As a shareholder, I’m so disappointed in Barry Bellue (“Troubled empire,” July 7). We all thought we had a big winner, considering what he was able to do with Fifth Generation Systems. Plus the men of his family were both great friends of mine, hunting together, etc. Live and learn.
Bigman, via businessreport.com
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BARGING IN
Good for President F. King Alexander and Mayor Kip Holden (“LSU’s F. King Alexander, Mayor Holden mounting opposition to proposed barge cleaning facility,” Daily Report, July 9). The DEQ is treating this as a permit for a “minor” pollution source, but no facility that handles the kinds of chemicals they are talking about and emits the kinds of substances described in the permit application can be called minor.
colmustard, via businessreport.com
After all, Baton Rouge has such an abundance of jobs available that the city can throw away a few, right?
Michael Andries, via businessreport.com
We need serious land-use policy along the Mississippi River. Baton Rouge and LSU need to insure that our part of a national treasure is not violated by industrial pollution.
Nothing like riding your bicycle or jogging down the levee path , breathing in all of those VOC’s!
THE REAL ISSUES
Find your stones, Baton Rouge, and stand up for what’s right (“It’s time to stop ignoring our shortcomings,” July 7). Church isn’t a growth industry, so when you arrive at your desk on Monday, think long and hard about whether your business is inclusive and modern, or just another place where people wear uncomfortable clothes to charge billable hours.
eljobsodiablo, via businessreport.com
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SHOOTING DOWN ST. GEORGE
Why is Baton Rouge so against democracy (“Judge dismisses lawsuit by St. George supporters seeking to overturn petition rejection,” Daily Report, July 6)? Allow us self-determination. Stop holding us hostage. If the majority want it, we will remain part of Baton Rouge. But let us make that decision. This is getting ridiculous.
common_sense_is, via businessreport.com
With Wilson Fields as the deciding judge, what else did anyone think would happen?
JeanValmont, via businessreport.com
