Newton resident Nathan Phillips has ended the hunger strike he began two weeks ago over what he called “serious public health and safety violations” at the Weymouth natural gas compressor construction site, WBUR reports.
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I’m glad to hear he’s ended his hunger strike – 2 weeks is a long time.
It’s mind boggling that this gas compressor station even received permits. Sad state of affairs.
“Fore River Residents Against the Compressor Station (FRRACS) met with department officials last Friday to discuss, among other thins, his remaining two demands. According to Phillips, though, little came from the meeting.
“The urgency is not there. Our state officials are not acting with the urgency that a public health crisis and emergency demands,” Phillips said, adding that he hopes for “a massive public uprising” to put more pressure on the state “to stop this toxic compressor station.”
I have major respect for anyone willing to put their life on the line with a hunger strike for a righteous cause. Thank you Nathan Phillips for your bravery, and for calling our attention to this issue.
Marty & Mike, I’m grateful for your words of support. Thank you.
Nathan – Thank you for living your values and standing up for not only Fore River Basin but everyone in the commonwealth.