[My second letter to Governor Rick Snyder]
“Insane Michigan Government Announces Plan to Destroy Ranch Livestock Based on Hair Color and Arrest Hundreds of Ranchers as Felons”
Dear Governor Snyder:
I recently wrote you an email regarding the unconscionable regulation set by your Department of Natural Resources against private farms raising “feral pigs.” I explained that this is a misuse of the term “feral,” and commented that you dare not argue against my knowledge of the English language, for I have a triple-academic major in English and linguistics, and have long served as an editor for professional writers. I also mentioned that “invasive species” properly refers to aquatic life brought into the Great Lakes by ocean-going vessels.
I have not received either a reply or even acknowledgement that you received my email.
Please RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL PROMPTLY to let me know that you have permanently reversed the DNR’s ruling on this matter.
If you do not act to reverse this ruling immediately, I will take what further action I can to make this national news.
I define “immediately” as THIS WEEK. I am writing this on April 3, 2012.
I do not believe you wish to let Michigan’s reputation continue to be sullied because of your inaction.
As governor of the State of Michigan, you have encouraged business to come here. You have encouraged tourism. You have spent dollars to attract people here.
As governor of the State of Michigan, you are the only person with authority to order the DNR to reverse its action.
Why would you continue to let one of your departments be the ruin of our good name?
Sincerely yours,
Jerome Smith