Neighbors tell stories of Rubbertown’s impact on their lives
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Day six has been very productive thus far with residents from Eastern Kentucky canvassing door to door with residents living near Rubbertown chemical facilities here in Louisville Kentucky.
Canvassers heard stories about odors, illness, and toxic dumps. There were also several residents who spoke about paint being stripped from their vehicles because of fallout from chemical plants. A former Rubbertown employee spoke about being diagnosed with liver toxicity.
These were the stories from people who have been bombarded with toxic chemicals for years. It is because of these people that we continue to fight what seems to be an endless battle.
On a day that can be described as dreary at best, canvassers who live far from the stacks of Rubbertown chose to sacrifice their weekend for the good of the community here in Louisville Kentucky. That is part of what this tour was about, reaching out to affected communities around this nation hoping to make a difference in the lives of people who have been subjected to environmental injustice.
A big Thanks goes out from REACT to Jessica George (Kentuckians for the Commonwealth) and Shameka Parrish (The Kentucky Alliance Against Racism and Political Repression) for organizing the canvassers. Their efforts have allowed REACT to reach additional people whose voices have yet to be heard.