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It's insane to me that this is even a discussion. What kind of evil people would prefer to actively poison their constituents?
It's such a no brainer to remove toxic chemicals from our water supply. Who cares if it's expensive, so is an aircraft carrier, this needs to be done to save lives. We can afford it.
Lead poisoning creates more republican voters. No-brainer for them
And for their victims.
They are working for our enemies.
They are our enemies.
Lead poisoning makes people unreasonable and violent.
That's their main demographic.
They're not blind to the fact that lead poisoning helped to get them where they are today.
That right there is precisely the point. Lead damages brain function. Their constituents not having functional brains is exactly what keeps them in power.
Agreed. They are so hell bent on cutting costs and enriching themselves by pinching every penny imaginable that they don't care about any of the consequences or long term effects.
Also, they may even like the side effect of how lead exposure causes cognitive issues and decreases intelligence. Dumber populace is easier to control and manipulate.
These people are psychopaths to their core.
It’s back to only thinking about yourself. Most people aren’t currently diagnosed with lead poisoning, so it doesn’t concern them. Why spend all that money.
See also education budgets and international aid