Ban fracking
You probably saw the ad from the frackers. Or rather, I should say the ad from their pro-fracking well-financed mouthpiece and front man — Denton Taxpayers for a Strong Economy.
Good sounding name — badly disguised cover.
They obviously want you to vote “no” on the “drilling ban.” But, there is no proposed drilling ban. It’s a proposed fracking ban. Not the same thing — and they know it. This “mistake” is no mistake. You should weigh this intentional misrepresentation as an important issue of credibility.
They ask you to “support responsible drilling.” Who could be against that? More to the point, remember the well-documented local history of widespread irresponsible drilling.
Their poor performance in the past is a good indicator of their future performance without a fracking ban.
If the fracking ban passes, the residents of Denton will be in a stronger position to negotiate realistic, reasonable and enforceable regulations that not only will allow “responsible” drilling, but also will help protect our health and the quality of our neighborhoods.
For your family and for your neighborhood, please join me in voting “yes” on the fracking ban.
Ken Gold,
Denton
