Comments on: The Lessons of “It’s a Wonderful Life” Continue to Apply Today https://www.frackcheckwv.net/2018/12/23/the-lessons-of-%e2%80%9cit%e2%80%99s-a-wonderful-life%e2%80%9d-could-apply-today/ Just another WordPress site Wed, 14 Feb 2024 02:06:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Maury Johnson https://www.frackcheckwv.net/2018/12/23/the-lessons-of-%e2%80%9cit%e2%80%99s-a-wonderful-life%e2%80%9d-could-apply-today/#comment-224717 Maury Johnson Sun, 23 Dec 2018 14:00:14 +0000 http://www.frackcheckwv.net/?p=26441#comment-224717 <strong>Thank you Diana, Here is my responce to your Letter.</strong> "In the New Testament of the Bible, there is an idiom about a "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" which was later tuned into one of Aesop's most known fables. This tale is of a "wolf" who is set on destroying the "sheep" while pretending to be just "one of the sheep" and appears to be harmless. The MVP as well as the ACP are classic examples of the "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" that Aesop and Jesus warned us about. Please do not believe the lies told by these corporate "wolves" as they are only concerned about their profits and are not really concerned about the well being of the "sheep", the citizens of WV, VA and NC whose property, water, environment and safety are being destroyed." Merry Christmas and/or Happy Holiday's to All Maury Johnson Thank you Diana, Here is my responce to your Letter.

“In the New Testament of the Bible, there is an idiom about a “Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing” which was later tuned into one of Aesop’s most known fables. This tale is of a “wolf” who is set on destroying the “sheep” while pretending to be just “one of the sheep” and appears to be harmless. The MVP as well as the ACP are classic examples of the “Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing” that Aesop and Jesus warned us about. Please do not believe the lies told by these corporate “wolves” as they are only concerned about their profits and are not really concerned about the well being of the “sheep”, the citizens of WV, VA and NC whose property, water, environment and safety are being destroyed.”

Merry Christmas and/or Happy Holiday’s to All

Maury Johnson

]]> By: Blue Ridge Land https://www.frackcheckwv.net/2018/12/23/the-lessons-of-%e2%80%9cit%e2%80%99s-a-wonderful-life%e2%80%9d-could-apply-today/#comment-224711 Blue Ridge Land Sun, 23 Dec 2018 08:44:06 +0000 http://www.frackcheckwv.net/?p=26441#comment-224711 <strong>BLUE RIDGE LAND CONSERVANCY</strong> Natural Gas Pipeline Projects, Appalachian Region In fall of 2014, the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy passed a resolution to oppose the impacts of the Mountain Valley Pipeline on conserved lands, designated Wilderness Areas, the Appalachian Trail, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The land conservancy successfully petitioned Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC to remove its pipeline route from four lands protected by conservation agreements with BRLC. We have also diligently petitioned Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC and our state and federal officials to adhere to- and when necessary go above and beyond- state and federal laws controlling erosion and sediment requirements for this unprecedented private infrastructure project. Blue Ridge Land Conservancy executive director, David Perry, serves as the chairperson of the Roanoke County pipeline advisory committee. Land conservancy staff and volunteers have participated in numerous public meetings and listening sessions with elected officials since fall 2014. Land conservancy president-elect Diana Christopulos has been an active and essential advocate for ensuring both the federal government and the Commonwealth of Virginia take every step possible to ensure the safety of public and private lands, conserved lands, rivers, streams, and drinking water, should the pipeline be constructed. ​ As the fate of the Mountain Valley Pipeline plays out in the courts, the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy will continue to advocate on behalf of our region’s natural resources and its private landowners. https://www.blueridgelandconservancy.org/gas-pipelines.html BLUE RIDGE LAND CONSERVANCY

Natural Gas Pipeline Projects, Appalachian Region

In fall of 2014, the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy passed a resolution to oppose the impacts of the Mountain Valley Pipeline on conserved lands, designated Wilderness Areas, the Appalachian Trail, and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

The land conservancy successfully petitioned Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC to remove its pipeline route from four lands protected by conservation agreements with BRLC.

We have also diligently petitioned Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC and our state and federal officials to adhere to- and when necessary go above and beyond- state and federal laws controlling erosion and sediment requirements for this unprecedented private infrastructure project.

Blue Ridge Land Conservancy executive director, David Perry, serves as the chairperson of the Roanoke County pipeline advisory committee. Land conservancy staff and volunteers have participated in numerous public meetings and listening sessions with elected officials since fall 2014. Land conservancy president-elect Diana Christopulos has been an active and essential advocate for ensuring both the federal government and the Commonwealth of Virginia take every step possible to ensure the safety of public and private lands, conserved lands, rivers, streams, and drinking water, should the pipeline be constructed.
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As the fate of the Mountain Valley Pipeline plays out in the courts, the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy will continue to advocate on behalf of our region’s natural resources and its private landowners.

https://www.blueridgelandconservancy.org/gas-pipelines.html

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