Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Dear Commissioner,

Many times in the past, government employees have been blinded by unwavering belief that government can do no wrong.  Dr. Ruggles is a well respected hydrologist and his modeling project of the Delaware River flooding is not to be taken so lightly, while an analysis by government employees are so valid.

Rather than making insensitive remarks to those of us that feel we have been abandoned by our government, John Scordato should crawl back into his bureaucratic hole.  He refers us to sources of information that in his sarcastic tone, simply exacerbate our frustrations, similar to those "Love Canal" residents who were assured their fears were unfounded.

This Country was founded upon challenges by its citizenry, supported by the right to free speech. 

Fortunately, the right to free speech does not give government employees the right to ridicule those who pay taxes that pay their salaries.  While we were not asking for sympathy, we are seeking justice.  Rather than making a mockery of our attempt to spread the truth, Mr. Scordato, should learn how to block email he does not wish to receive or not open it.  His attempt to belittle what little means we have to right what we believe is wrong, is a waste of our taxpayer money.

Flooding has not occurred during unusual rain events when the reservoirs have been less than 80% capacity but rather only when they are at capacity.  While we are asked to believe that it is simply a coincidence.  We are not privy to why the modeling done by Dr. Ruggles should be ignored and less scientific means by governmental sources are more believable.  Give us some credit for not being ignorant, as John Scordato wishes to imply.

Thank you for listening,
Donald Jengo