Based on a conversation with a representative of Governor Sanford's Office this morning the Governor pleas impotence on the lake level problems at Lake Thurmond and Lake Hartwell. Based on his actions on many other matters I can't accept the idea that he is unable to help. The conversation ranged from how the matter was a federal concern to how so many concerns downstream had been expressed in meetings where the Governor was represented.
Since when is a state governor unable to do something when thousands of his constituents are being robbed of their livelihood and/or assets. I've seen Governor Sanford do marvelous things with respect to other SC matters. I see no reason why he wouldn't be able to do a lot to help if he put his political might behind our problem.
Additionally, the Governor could insist that lake interests be included in meetings related to drought control measures. Barring us from these meetings is leaving us with a situation similar to taxation without representation. And we all know that is just wrong.
Please let the Governor know that we need his help and that we expect him to do the "right thing".
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