In his guest column (July 8), Mr. Carruthers again extols the virtues of the Enbridge Pipeline proposal and the "robust and thorough" nature of the regulatory process.
In the past Mr. Carruthers has stressed the miniscule environmental risks and the rapid and effective detection and control measures in the event of a spill.
At a public presentation by Enbridge about 6 months ago, I asked Mr. Carruthers if, in view of his boundless confidence, he and the Board of Directors would accept personal liability in the event of a spill.
He refused to answer, saying that he would need to consult the board and would get back to me. I gave him my e-mail address.
I have yet to hear from him.
One of the payoffs for living in the north is the enjoyment of the bush of which a large part is the rivers and lakes.
Unlike Mr. Carruthers and the Enbridge Board, for me (and perhaps others) this is intensely personal. No amount of compensation or money spent on partial cleanups is enough.
For Enbridge a spill is a cost of doing business and is factored into their bottom line.
For me it is not.
The risks are too great. The Enbridge Pipeline should not be allowed to proceed.
Laurie Cook MD
Prince George
