Wondering where the debris from the destruction of the East Wing of the White House is being dumped? Wondering if there is something unpleasantly ironic about the choice? Wonder no longer.
The asbestos-laden debris from the East Wing (built 1902) demolition is being trucked three miles away to East Potomac Park, a part of the National Park system, which, among other things, features a public golf course. The debris is being dumped on the golf course.
Ironic enough? Just wait. That particular golf course - East Potomac Golf Links - is part of the National Links Trust's "Nation's Capital Project." The National Links Trust "is a non-profit organization dedicated to positively impacting our community and changing lives through affordable and accessible municipal golf." Here's what they have to say about the Nation's Capital Project:
Our first project - The Nation’s Capital Project - is focused on the extraordinary opportunity to rehabilitate the municipal golf facilities in Washington, DC - Rock Creek Park Golf, Langston Golf Course, and East Potomac Golf Links. Each one of these sites has a rich and storied history, but none are currently achieving their full potential... With this investment, we can increase our impact in the community and change lives through golf by expanding the reach of our programs and providing better access to affordable recreation and greenspace.
"...better access to affordable recreation and greenspace." "So why don't we dump hundreds of tons of toxic waste ? It's just a municipal course for people who can't afford to play on private courses ("like mine"). No one important will care. And if they do? Who cares? I'm the President and I can do whatever I want."
Of course, the President may have made contact with the National Links Trust, and they may be working together to rebuild the course using all that extra fill (notwithstanding its toxic components). What do you think?
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