Together We Stand Letter Outline
Heydi Maldonado – Paz
Edgar Serrano
HUM/114
August 04, 2011
Randy Stinnett
Outline: Together we stand letter I. Introduction:
Several children and adults in our community have been developing extensive and similar illnesses. This is not clearly a case of genetics; this is a problem that started since the development planning and execution of our community The purpose of this letter is to let the people know what is happening in our community and create conscious to step up and unite in a fight for justice. “An informed citizen is the only true repository of the American will.” Thomas Jefferson (Official Website of Erin Brockovich, 2010). II Body Paragraph #1 A. Due to the unsafe chemical disposal the town’s water has been contaminated with chromium 6. * Health effects to the public: cancer, cramps, or paralysis and may also damage the respiration tract. * Upon termination chromium acid is formed, which decomposes the organs. * Wastewater is being flushed into our water every day. III Body Paragraph #2 B. Company’s unsafe chemical-disposal. * The company has been practicing unsafe disposal for twenty plus years. * Keeping it a secret from the community. * How could this have happened? IV Body Paragraph # 3 C. Action that needs to be taken. * Minimize the amount of the carcinogens chemicals and reproductive toxins * Eliminate unnecessary uses of mercury. * Educate our community members and make conscious about this situation so they don’t let this go unnoticed. * Create stricter regulations and policies for present and future companies. * Review current policies. This would identify any missing section or current