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U.S Marine denied the amenity of running water by city of Olney Illinois
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My brother has been living in Olney illinois for several years now without running water. There is a city ordinance claiming all water lines must be copper, and the cost is too great. He went to the mayor looking to see if there was anything that they would do and he was more or less laughed at.
My brother is a U.S Marine veteran going through alot of issues right now. I feel that having even the most basic of amenities would perhaps lessen the blow on his mental state. I am asking for all the support I can get on this matter please sign the heck outta this.
For those of you who would like to take the fight to the city of Olney's door, here is a number for the city of Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-7302.
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July 30, 2015
The attention this is finally getting is heavy but necessary. It is exhausting to keep pushing when the city refuses to listen but seeing this reach more people gives me the resolve to keep going.
27 Comments
You should be ashamed of yourself... How dare you deny aid of getting one of the most basic utilities to a man who served this country! You are lower than low and I hope you one day understand what it is to struggle!
This is ridiculous. And yet, in another part of our such modernized country, a family lost their children to the state because they chose to live off the grid and the excuse for removal was based mainly on the fact that the kids didn't have access to running water. It's just too much at times and shame on that mayor for making the comment about the 80 year old lady! That's a darn shame. It's 2015 people.
To deny someone water because of an excuse that it's to expensive to supply is absurd. The mayor and town board should be ashamed. Do some fundraising, cut spending, or save the money to provide such things. He is a citizen of the town just like any other.
yeah heather! The mayor as a saving grace said " if it makes ya feel any better kyle, there is an 80+ year old woman that has lived here her whole life without water." His response was "no! that doesn't make me feel better. SHAME ON YOU, for not helping out our elderly!"
This is ridiculous.... As a citizen of Olney I feel our tax dollars could be used to help this man who once signed his life over to our country to protect us... Lord knows our tax dollars aren't going towards anything to help improve our town in any other way so there should be plenty to help him!
Show this Marine some compassion. He served our country for Pete sakes. What's poor way to show your thanks!
Give this man his Dam water.
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U.S Marine denied the amenity of running water by city of Olney Illinois
Final supporters
My brother has been living in Olney illinois for several years now without running water. There is a city ordinance claiming all water lines must be copper, and the cost is too great. He went to the mayor looking to see if there was anything that they would do and he was more or less laughed at.
My brother is a U.S Marine veteran going through alot of issues right now. I feel that having even the most basic of amenities would perhaps lessen the blow on his mental state. I am asking for all the support I can get on this matter please sign the heck outta this.
For those of you who would like to take the fight to the city of Olney's door, here is a number for the city of Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-7302.
Updates
July 30, 2015
The attention this is finally getting is heavy but necessary. It is exhausting to keep pushing when the city refuses to listen but seeing this reach more people gives me the resolve to keep going.
27 Comments
They use us up then throw our broken bodies out. You are forced to beg for basic humane treatment. Until we meaning all veterans get together on one page. This treatment will continue. I am willing to help pay for this marines water lines,if we chip in it will get done. If you're counting on the government to help it will never happen.
You should be ashamed of yourself... How dare you deny aid of getting one of the most basic utilities to a man who served this country! You are lower than low and I hope you one day understand what it is to struggle!
This is ridiculous. And yet, in another part of our such modernized country, a family lost their children to the state because they chose to live off the grid and the excuse for removal was based mainly on the fact that the kids didn't have access to running water. It's just too much at times and shame on that mayor for making the comment about the 80 year old lady! That's a darn shame. It's 2015 people.
To deny someone water because of an excuse that it's to expensive to supply is absurd. The mayor and town board should be ashamed. Do some fundraising, cut spending, or save the money to provide such things. He is a citizen of the town just like any other.
yeah heather! The mayor as a saving grace said " if it makes ya feel any better kyle, there is an 80+ year old woman that has lived here her whole life without water." His response was "no! that doesn't make me feel better. SHAME ON YOU, for not helping out our elderly!"
This is ridiculous.... As a citizen of Olney I feel our tax dollars could be used to help this man who once signed his life over to our country to protect us... Lord knows our tax dollars aren't going towards anything to help improve our town in any other way so there should be plenty to help him!
Show this Marine some compassion. He served our country for Pete sakes. What's poor way to show your thanks!
Give this man his Dam water.
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They use us up then throw our broken bodies out. You are forced to beg for basic humane treatment. Until we meaning all veterans get together on one page. This treatment will continue. I am willing to help pay for this marines water lines,if we chip in it will get done. If you're counting on the government to help it will never happen.