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Here's another article that riles me up.
Posted: Apr 1, 2010
Pa. couple fight to not have to use township water
- The Associated PressHOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. — An elderly central Pennsylvania couple is fighting a court order forcing them to use township-supplied water because they say the chlorine in it makes the woman sick.
Donald and Janet Burket were forced by a Blair County judge to tap into Greenfield Township's water system in 2008 to comply with a local ordinance. That ruling was upheld by a state appeals court.
The Burkets complied by connecting township water to a basement sink and paying a monthly rate for the service, but continued to use well water in all other taps in their home.
Read more: http://www.centredaily.com/2010/03/30/1883793/pa-couple-fight-to-not-have-to.html#ixzz0jqPZc7Ew
It's a shame that this couple has a perfectly good well (sm) - Nikki
[ In Reply To ..]and they not allowed to use it.
This is an example of where the REAL power lies in government in this country: on the local level. City/borough/township/etc. ordinances always seem to rule in the end. (At least they did in the township I live in.)
It's also an example of government forcing you to (1) purchase the product (very expensive) and, in this case, (2) to USE the product and pay the associated fees forever.
Reminds me of those who are angry that Obama wants people to have health insurance, which costs a lot less in the long run than hooking up a new water system and using it (even though this couple IS paying for the costs as if they DID use it).
It's the way things work in this country. The real power lies within YOU at the local level. The people who attend municipal meetings and voice their objections have a better chance of changing things than others.
You are right but even the local governments today - Backwards Typist
[ In Reply To ..]think they can rule with an iron hand and no one should question them. I guess that goes back to the time when no one did. Hopefully, the people of that community will go to the meetings. (I'm not from that area).
In my area, about 10 years ago, our township wanted to widen a street for traffic. The municipal building was packed with those of us that didn't approve. They never did it. At least I know our township listens.
A few years ago, the closest town decided to expand the sewer system out this way. It is now on the south side of the road for 5 miles (the north side was not included), and this past year expanded it another 10 miles. All those homes along the area must hook up at their expense or be fined. People also filled up the meetings against it, but it didn't do any good. This is a rural area, not part of town and I really can't see how they can rule over the people who live there.
For some reason (money, probably), (sm) - Nikki
[ In Reply To ..]it seems that the water and sewer guys always win out, regardless of how many people are against it. I saw the same thing happen in my township, and I think it's a shame.
I'm glad your town listens to its people. That's democracy at its best! 
Amen. This is really a rotten situation for - this couple. ASmom
[ In Reply To ..]It always comes down to $$$$.
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