Yes, our atmosphere and our waterways will soon be seeing increasing concentrations of mercury, lead, cadmium, selenium, and arsenic, not to mention other neurotoxins like a wide array of radioactive isotopes, so that the Trump administration can placate billionaire donors.

But seriously, what are a few million agonizing deaths from these carcinogens compared with huge campaign donations?

EPA Rolls Back Regulations on Heavy Metals from Coal-Fired Power Plants

You may be asking yourself why Missouri Republicans did this.

Well, what’s in it for these people to foster a generation of bright, literate youngsters with a thirst for learning?

Absolutely zero.

Why Would Republicans Cut Literacy Funding?

To be successful, would-be fascists need as much ignorance in the population as possible.

Keep this in mind next time you receive hear news about the dismantling of scientific institutions and the destruction of public education.

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