In the June 5 issue of the CVN, Mayor Stephanie Scott is quoted as “perceiving bias in several of the (informational mining) presentations” sponsored by Lynn Canal Conservation last spring. Given that three of the four presenters have worked and/or consulted for the mining industry, I’d like the Mayor to explain whether the perceived bias was pro-mining or anti-mining.
Dr. David Chambers is highly respected both within the industry and by those concerned with the negative impacts of mining, as is Dr. Fran Solomon. Dr. Chambers founded the Center for Science in Public Participation with the expressed purpose of providing factual, unbiased information regarding mining impacts. Guy Archibald has likewise worked on “both sides of the fence.” I’d like the Mayor to please document any false or misleading statements made by these presenters.
Statements by a Mayor can have a great impact among residents, particularly those who are not fully informed on various issues. Perhaps the bias the Mayor describes was her own, based on the fact that the presenters were sponsored by Lynn Canal Conservation.
Eric Holle, president
Lynn Canal Conservation