Politicians Speak Out Against Divine Strake

None by Eric Ray

(KCPW News) Last night's "Divine Strake" hearing at the State Capitol was intended to allow public comment about the proposed blasts at the Nevada Testing Site. However several high-powered Utah politicians wanted their voice heard as well.

Utah Governor Jon Huntsman Junior says people who live in Southern Utah are already at risk because of weakened immune systems from previous testing. He says the impacts have not been acknowledged or resolved by the federal government and "Divine Strake" could pose a significant impact to the health and well being of residents.

Meanwhile Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson quoted an old military magazine that called this part of the west - quote - "a damn good place to dump used razor blades." Anderson said he won't stand for that denigration again.

Governor Huntsman organized the hearing along with the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. Huntsman plans to send a letter, accompanied by tapes and transcripts from last night's speakers, to the federal government.

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