One must consider what Bush has taken away from them since elected, they have had no public control. I too wonder if the trade was high, but realize the return. The Rats have made utter fools of themselves ever since Bush walked in the door. I see the upcoming years being truly significant, and I do not expect the compromises we have been accustomed to.
Start reading your history books about "people's government", "government which fears the people"...
Yes. Individuals and cities should also be suing the state. Politicians and greenies knew the risks, they were very well informed of the nature of MTBE. Grey-out Davis was one of the people pushing MTBE, i do believe. The state chose to ignore the evidence, and attempted to hush the outcry. Davis is still covering for his buddies at Chevron.