Repeal of cyanide mining ban qualifies for ballot | Missoulian

[Ediacara]

Repeal of cyanide mining ban qualifies for ballot

By BOB ANEZ of the Associated Press

HELENA - A proposal to repeal a 6-year-old ban on using cyanide in new gold and silver mines has qualified for the November ballot, the secretary of state's office said Wednesday.

The office verified the petition signatures of 21,166 voters and said the initiative qualified in 39 of Montana's 56 counties. To get on the ballot, the measure needed a minimum of 20,510 signatures representing at least 5 percent of those voted for governor in the 2000 election from each of at least 28 counties.

Initiative 147 was one of four citizen-authored proposals vying for a spot on the general election ballot. State election officials are still reviewing petition signatures for measures that would create a constitutional ban on gay marriage, more than double taxes on tobacco products and legalize marijuana for medical purposes.


Officials face a Friday deadline for determining if the initiatives qualify.

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[theoceansnerves]

1. yeah, that petition is real alright

just like the petition to recall gray davis here in california was real.
i find it very hard to believe that many citizens would actively petition against their best interests.

[xchrom]

2. that's the very crux of the problem of the new conservatives

man and woman in the street.
they don't have health care -- they vote republican.
their jobs go over seas -- they vote republican.
massive voter fraud{regardless of party} they cheer.


they are in short -- flat earthers. they believe in magic. and we can appeal to their best interests all we want -- but they hate and i mean they hate anything liberal.

[struggle4progress]

3. Morans! eom

[Massacure]

4. Cyanide is nasty stuff

I'm not familiar with mining but that sounds kinda stupid.

[Ediacara]

5. Cyanide is used in Gold mining

It helps seperate gold out of gold-containing compounds in ore. It's cheaper and easier to use cyanide than other methods, but it has HUGE environmental consequences, which is why the ban was put in place in the first place.

[slaveplanet]

6. speaking of Cyanide

anyone ever seen this?

http://www.cyberspaceorbit.com/anthplantx.html

// 01-30-95


Mr. James Chansler


Director of Utilities


CITY OF BOCA RATON

via certified mail > Z-273-160-913


In 1990, according to a "secret" sealed affidavit which was only recently un-sealed, and is supported by statements of other IBI employees, 1600 pounds of "pure" Hydrogen Cyanide was dumped into the water supply of Boca Raton. Due to the fact this is a serious health threat that needs to be addressed, it is being brought to your attention. An immediate response would be appreciated to let me know you are personally in possession of this document.



BOCA WATER SUPPLY POISONED


Dear Mr. Chansler :



I am writing to inform you that your water supply has been POISONED.


PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY,

THEN CONTACT THE FBI AND YOUR LAWYERS.


Background


During the course of my work, I uncovered the "real purpose" of this supposed food plant, and began acquiring evidence..........................

No one expected that I would obtain as much evidence as I did, or that I would tie so many pieces of the puzzle together. Whilst I thought I was gathering evidence only against TERRORISTS, identified as such to me by Agents of the U.S. Government, I began to uncover much more heinous crimes, that these terrorists were operating inside the United States WITH U.S. Government agencies knowledge and assistance.


Even though I had brought this information to them and operated on behalf of my government (I was told they were going to prosecute), and was THE STAR WITNESS FOR The United States Government, they sought now to destroy me, because I had more evidence of criminal wrongdoing by agents of the U.S. Government, which they could not keep separated if they really brought indictments against these terrorists.


I received many threats against my life, and was conveyed several warnings (some contained in a 171 page Affidavit/Exhibits), to include one from the PENTAGON. The individual who delivered that message from Washington, ..................................


My wife Eileen, however, lays buried at Boca Raton Cemetery. //





CAN anyone verify this or vouch for Peter Kawaja?

[dusty64]

7. Never underestimate

the ability of rightwing voters to screw themselves.