Still, as often happens when problems arise, nobody wants to take responsibility. So villains are sought. Lawsuits are filed. We get mired in the blame game
In Flint's water crisis, don’t be fooled by finger pointing and buck passing
ASHLAND, Ohio — The highly politicized and much talked-about Flint water crisis has triggered the usual response from activists, bureaucrats and politicians: finger pointing and buck passing.
The state attorney general has even filed criminal charges against two state officials and a city employee, with more indictments likely to come.
Whether criminal charges are justified is beside the point. What we all need to keep in mind is this: Delivering clean water to homes and businesses is the responsibility of local authorities.
