Dr. Donovan Hommen: Our Moralities and Frac Sand Mining - What is the Right Thing to Do?
The frac sand mining debate has, so far, focused on issues concerning costs, health and environmental degradation. But an often overlooked but critically important aspect of this divisive issue is simply: Is it the right thing to do?
At 7:00 pm on Tuesday, October 22, Dr. Donovan Hommen, ordained pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and retired clinical psychologist, discussed the topic: "Our Moralities and Frac Sand Mining." Dr. Hommen carefully sifted through and helped clarify the moral issues posed by large-scale frac sand mining that every citizen should be concerned about.
The issue and reality of frac sand mining has divided communities wherever silica sand can be mined. Some of these communities have become places where clear differences triggered by individual interests or deeply held convictions have caused conflict and strained relationships.
The debate has raged over economic impacts, health concerns and environmental degradation. But what's been missing from this debate is the chance for our citizens to come together and think carefully about the moral issues of this debate. What is the right thing to do? Whatever our points of view, surely this question deserves our serious attention.
This event was hosted by the Houston County Protectors.
Introduction: Michael Fields
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