Common Sense
Some well meaning proponents of the NABF accuse the opponents of fear mongering. They need to be reminded that the National Bio-Agro Defense Facility was proposed as a direct result of this decade’s bio-terror fixation. The definition “defensive” puts the lab under the national-security realm of The Department of Homeland Security. Supporters also should [...]
Archive for April 4th, 2008
4 Apr
NBAF Editorial, Common Sense
4 Apr
Easley Request more control over NC’s Mental Health System
Easley asks for more power to oversee state mental health system
03/04/2008
By MIKE BAKER – WCNC / Associated Press
Gov. Mike Easley asked state lawmakers Tuesday to give his cabinet more power to manage North Carolina’s mental health care system.
Easley said Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dempsey Benton needs the power to appoint, evaluate [...]
4 Apr
A Victory for Citizens, Butner Withdraws Support for the NBAF
At Thursday nights Butner Town Council meeting there was finally a moment of sanity for the residents who oppose the placement of the National Bio Agro Defense Facility in Butner. After months of intense lobbying on behalf of the Granville Non Violent Action Team. The Butner Town Council withdrew their support for the proposed NBAF.
Linda Jordan, Mayor pro temp [...]
