Alden Andre, Formosa's VP of operations, unaware of opposition to proposed Wallace plant; however, claims will be a great contribution to the parish in terms of jobs, and will be a good neighbor. Planning and Zoning Commission to make a recommendation for proposed zoning change at public hearing, but had to postpone first meeting due to protest by opponents. Article goes on to quote different people from various organizations who are opposed to the plant, as well as a lone resident who is in favor. One resident likens the plant's construction to "genocide."
Joe Gyan and Jr., 28 March 1990, "News Article: Proposed plastics plant draws vociferous opposition", contributed by Sheila Tahir, Project: Formosa Plastics Global Archive, Disaster STS Network, Platform for Experimental Collaborative Ethnography, last modified 30 January 2023, accessed 1 December 2024. http://465538.bc062.asia/content/news-article-proposed-plastics-plant-draws-vociferous-opposition
Critical Commentary
Alden Andre, Formosa's VP of operations, unaware of opposition to proposed Wallace plant; however, claims will be a great contribution to the parish in terms of jobs, and will be a good neighbor. Planning and Zoning Commission to make a recommendation for proposed zoning change at public hearing, but had to postpone first meeting due to protest by opponents. Article goes on to quote different people from various organizations who are opposed to the plant, as well as a lone resident who is in favor. One resident likens the plant's construction to "genocide."