"thunder" wrote in message
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On Fri, 29 Jul 2005 10:28:21 -0400, John H. wrote:


Actually, there are both, Red States and Blue States. Perhaps, that is
part of the problem. Too many states, all pointing at one another. I
realize clean up will be difficult, as most of the problem is non-single
point pollution, but the Clean Water Act passed in 1972. That is more
than enough time, and IMO both parties are deserving of the blame.

Agreed!

The environment is a sad commentary on Washington's failing system. Fully
2/3 of American's want the government to do more to clean up our living
spaces. It's an issue that transcends party affiliations, yet, the
Chesapeake still needs life support. I don't understand it, the
environmental *and* economic benefits of a clean Chesapeake far outweigh
the clean-up costs.

If tourists had a lobbying group, like farmers, or chemical & oil companies,
things might change. How dependent is the bay on tourism? Or,
boating/fishing, for that matter?