Lead poisoning in Flint, Michigan

I have been following the lead poisoning disaster in Flint, Michigan since it was first reported.  There are a few things that do not make sense. I understand that there is a need to save money. Sometimes switching to a cheaper way to do things actually works. Most importantly, these changes do not work sometimes.  Flint, Michigan dropped the ball big time.

There is something called checks and balances when it comes to human beings. I know before water sources can be switched, tests have to be done. Who hid the test results that showed what was in the water? Who were the supervisors  up the line that ignored or forgot to ask for test results?

Everyone knows that with certain jobs, there are mistakes that can not be made.  Ignorance does not excuse these people from what they did.  Children and babies with growing bodies and minds were poisoned. Damage from lead if not caught very early can be permanent. This does not even take into account adults who were exposed.

The poisoning was done with the consent of those in charge. I wonder if it played a part in any who died during this time frame. The phrase depraved indifference came to my mind. The link to the definition I would ask a lawyer about is the first one that I listed below.


I read information from the following links and watched TV before posting.

http://definitions.uslegal.com/d/depraved-indifference/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flint_water_crisis

http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/flint-water-crisis/2016/01/28/amid-denials-state-workers-flint-got-clean-water/79470650/

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/30/us/flint-michigan-purified-water.html?_r=0

http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/05/health/flint-michigan-water-investigation/

http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2016/01/snyder-administration-started-trucking-clean-water-state-buildings

http://www.abc2news.com/news/health/the-dangers-of-lead-poisoning-in-children

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/michigan/flint-water-crisis/2016/01/27/many-michigan-cities-higher-lead-levels-flint/79438144/

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/michigan/flint-water-crisis/2016/01/27/many-michigan-cities-higher-lead-levels-flint/79438144/

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/flint-water-crisis/no-pill-lead-flint-mom-fights-baby-s-toxic-lead-n505396