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“The critics can't say that our regulations are making the environment worse, and 'Oh, it's getting better, well then it must be somebody else who made it better.'” quote by Andrew R. Wheeler
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“The critics can't say that our regulations are making the environment worse, and 'Oh, it's getting better, well then it must be somebody else who made it better.'”

Andrew R. Wheeler

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Regulators deflect criticism by blaming others, avoiding accountability for environmental impact.

In simple terms: People shift blame instead of addressing problems.

Key Takeaway

Hold regulators accountable for outcomes.

Themes

accountability environment politics blame policy

Mood

skeptical critical

Type

political environmental

When to use this quote

  • policy debates
  • environmental assessments
  • media interviews

Key Concepts

regulatory capture public discourse environmental ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who is responsible for environmental outcomes?
  • How can accountability be enforced?
A Different Perspective

Critics may still argue that regulation improves conditions despite evidence.

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