FRACK YOU

Dear Readers:

I am sick and tired of politicians who run on a platform of job creation as if government can create a job that does not rely on tax dollars to exist. These same politicians are also the ones who stand in the way of actual private sector job creation in the name of fear. The worse culprits are Republicans who should know better, but once elected by running to the right, move to the left.

Former Governor George Pataki is a prime example. By the time he ran for his third term, there was not a spit of difference between him and his Democrat opponent. Assemblyman Robert J. Castelli (R, C – Goldens Bridge), and State Senator Greg Ball (R-District 4) are the latest. The issue is hydraulic fracturing, also known as “hydrofracking” or “fracking,” in New York State.

To "frack" a gas well, millions of gallons of water, sand, and chemicals, (yes, some are toxic), are pumped deep underground at high pressure. This fractures the rock that has trapped the natural gas and allows it to escape. Both these "pro-jobs" Republicans while saying they are open to the idea, are actually by their actions opposed. I believe this opposition is more politically motivated as their districts are more purple than red or blue.

As Republicans, they should be advocating this. Instead they play the fear card of what might happen. This is no different than the fear card played by our politicians in calling for the closure of Indian Point. While I agree that it would be unwise to use this procedure near our drinking water supplies, there is still enough places that do not affect our water that this can and should be done. However our phoney pro-job Republicans wish to delay this by advocating endless talk.

This comes down to a simple philosophy, "don't do something, just sit there and talk about it." This then looks to the ill-informed like action, as the media has educated us to believe talking equals action. The Southern Tier of New York desperately need these jobs. The State desperately needs the tax and fee monies this will generate. We desperately need the natural gas this will produce.

All activities attempted by man come with risks. As man is not perfect, that which they attempt can not be done risk free. The idea is to minimize the risks. This process has undergone many revisions to minimize that risk. Keeping it away from drinking water minimizes the risk. "Fracking, like nuclear power is safe that we are being led to believe. We need energy. We need jobs. Private sector jobs. "Fracking" achieves both. It is time both Castelli and Ball stop worrying about their future and start worrying about ours. This is my opinion, you may beg to differ.

Anthony J. Bazzo

The opinions expressed by freelance contributors to PennySaver Community do not necessarily reflect those of PennySaver Community or its parent Chase Media Group.

To read more Bazzo, go to PennySaverCommunity.com, where you can submit responses to his opinions and post your own comments.
***********************************************************************************
ATOM TAXI INC. AIRPORT SERVICE:
Dear Readers:

This gives me a chance to plug my business ATOM TAXI INC. As you are planning your holiday or business or vacation travel? Instead of the headache of trying to find Airport parking, we do Airport Service to The Westchester County Airport(and ALL other airports) 24/7. Just call 1(914)879-6121 and my partner Tommy, will be glad to take you in our Airport Taxi. You will also be provided with a free copy of your local paper of record The North County News. If this is a business trip we also provide a professional receipt, just tell Tommy at the time of booking. The cost of a one-way trip to LaGuardia Airport the cost is $100.00 plus tolls. The cost to JFK and Newark Airports is one hundred-thirty-five dollars plus tolls. The tolls are $13.00 Westchester County Airport and Stewart cost $75.00. We do not take credit cards, sorry.
************************************************************************************
E-MAIL ME WITH YOUR COMMENTS:
Dear Readers:

It has come to my attention the difficulty in posting a comment on this blog. If you wish to comment, e-mail me at the link posted below, putting "Manifesto Reader" in the subject matter, and I will "cut and Paste" your comments myself. If you DO NOT wish your comments posted, but just wish to communicate with me, please make your wishes known in the e-mail.

LINKS: atom_taxi@yahoo.com(as this a yahoo address make sure you put an underscore (-) between atom and taxi)

For immediate reply: atomtaxi@aol.com

AT NCN: abazzo@ncnlocal.com
***********************************************************************************
SITES TO LINK TO:

ellabellahairclippies: www.ellabellahairclippies.com
http://ellabellahairclippies.blogspot.com

ROB ASTORINO: www.robastorino.com

JOHN G. TESTA: www.johngtesta.com

ON TOPIC W/ JOHN TESTA: www.ontopicwithjt.com

CARS & US: www.doverracing.com

THE WINERY AT ST. GEORGE: http://www.TheWineryAtStGeorge.com

PLAN PUTNAM: planputnam@googlegroups.com/

BRUCE APAR'S NCN BLOG: http://theblogcabin.com/homebase/bapar

NORTH COUNTY NEWS:"http://northcountynews.com/

THE JOURNAL NEWS:http://thejournalnews.com/

PEEKSKILL DAILY: peekskilldaily.com

YORKTOWN WATCHDOG: www.yorktownopengov.org

PADAVANO FINE ARTS: Padovanofineart.com

ASSEMBLYMAN GREG BALL: http://www.ball4ny.com/

PEEKSKILL BID: www.peekskillbid.com or
www.downtownpeekskill.com

Peekskill Democratic City Committee Blog:
http://www.peekskilldems.com/blog
***********************************************************************************
CABLE SHOWS TO WATCH:

BRUCE THE BLOG GOES BAZZO: Thursdays at 10 P.M. channel 74. Available in Yorktown - Putnam Valley - Bedford - Bedford Hills - Mount Kisco - Katonah - Lewisboro - North Salem - Pound Ridge - Purdy Station - Amawalk - Granite Springs - Lincolndale - Somers - Baldwin Place - Shenorock - Mahopac.

HOSTED BY: BRUCE APAR & ANTHONY J. BAZZO


YORKTOWN WATCHDOG: Every Monday at 9:30 P.M. channel 74
Hosted By: ED CIFFON (Yorktown and Putnam Valley only)

CARS & US: Fridays 10 PM chanel 15(Peek. & Cortlant) 74(York. & Put. Valley)
Hosted By: Dennis Tate

SPEAK OUT WITH SANDY GALEF: Yorktown chanel 74 Wednesdays at 7:30PM..Ossining/Peekskill chanel 15 Wednesdays at 8PM
Hosted by: Sandra Galef

DEAR SANDY: Yorktown chanel 74 Fridays 7:30PM...Ossining/Peeksill chanel 15 Fridays
9PM
Hosted by: Sandra Galef

**********************************************************************************
EDITOR'S NOTE:
All articles re-printed in this blog from the North County News are with the permission of Bruce Apar Publisher and Editor-in-Chief

08/30/11