Saxby Chambliss and Imperial Sugar

I rarely post anything political, but after reading the article in this morning's Savannah Morning News, I felt motivated to post.

In the aftermath of the Imperial Sugar refinery explosion last February, Senator Saxby Chambliss faced a decision; would he support his constituents in the form of voters that elected him to office or would he support his constituents in the form of businesses like Imperial Sugar that fill his campaign coffers with money. Before I go any further, I'll admit to having no opinion one way or another of Senator Chambliss until this event. I don't share many of his views, but he always seemed to represent the state of Georgia well.

When faced with his decision, it seems that Senator Chambliss decided to support Imperial Sugar. If the accusations are true, Senator Chambliss attempted to encourage the families of the explosion victims not to sue Imperial Sugar. He also vigorously opposed witnesses against Imperial Sugar in a Senate Committee Hearing (a committee of which he was not a member). Senator Chambliss unfortunately decided it was in his best interest to work for a business that provides him campaign money rather than to work for the people he represents: the people of the State of Georgia.

Mac McCormick III
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