Benjamin Schroeter has filed suit to stop Seattle’s fireworks show at Gas Works Park on the basis of environmental impact. “I like fireworks, but the city should do some kind of review,” he told the Seattle Times, explaining he’s worried that people will stir up toxic materials in the soil and the fireworks may harm fish in Lake Union. The city maintains it believes it’s done a good job minimizing the risk of any environmental impact.
This bit of news struck a nerve with Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert (watch video). Thanks Steve for the link!
5 responses so far ↓
1 Pioggia // Jul 2, 2009 at 8:10 am
That's hysterical!
2 brainbrian // Jul 2, 2009 at 11:52 am
“Plus, thanks to the underground plumes carcinogenic benzene, you don't have to bring pot.”
I love it.
3 kim1234 // Jul 3, 2009 at 9:05 pm
so has this not been a potential in the last HOW many years at gas works? why this year all of a sudden?
4 NoraBell // Jul 4, 2009 at 9:33 am
Gasworks has always had issues. He may be a little more concerned this year because the crowd will be increased, but he's an idiot to have not brought it up sooner. Now he's just making noise and looking like a reactionary moron.
Oh, btw, that was also one of Colbert's funniest bits.
5 NoraBell // Jul 4, 2009 at 11:33 am
Gasworks has always had issues. He may be a little more concerned this year because the crowd will be increased, but he's an idiot to have not brought it up sooner. Now he's just making noise and looking like a reactionary moron.
Oh, btw, that was also one of Colbert's funniest bits.
Leave a Comment