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Sewage fertilizer can cause illness and harm the environment. Why are some Oklahoma officials resistant to a ban? (investigatemidwest.org)
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Despite health warnings about PFAs, pathogens, and insurance fallout, Oklahoma continues spreading human waste on thousands of acres of farmland.

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[-] Telorand@reddthat.com 9 points 2 weeks ago

The answer is, "Because fuck you. I'm not sick, so it's obviously not that big of a problem. Also, I could lose my seat in Congress."

Survivorship Bias and malignant self-interest practically defines modern Conservatism.

[-] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

It's a gol-dang mystery I tell you whut

[-] Lazerouselaseras@startrek.website 4 points 2 weeks ago

Oh boy I sure do love when people mention my state!

[-] casmael@lemm.ee 2 points 2 weeks ago

Because they’re scum. Next question

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