January 17th, 2011
Has political discourse at the city, state and national level become toxic?
Since the creation of this country, First Amendment protected heated political exchange has been at the heart of our democracy. Disagreement between the political parties as well as disagreement between members of the same political party have been ever present. However, with the addition of the ability to provide opinions anonymously to unlimited audiences via electronic media, the tenor of that exchange has indeed changed. Americans need to now understand that just because something is posted on the internet does not make it either true or valuable. Internet commentary is protected by the First Amendment, but that does not necessarily make it a verifiable news source or a useful resource.
– Susan Bitter Smith
January 11th, 2011
Check the right side of the page for new links to Facebook, Twitter, and a biography on Wikipedia.
November 19th, 2009
Susan appeared on Horizon to explain the ramifications to water rates in Arizona by an Environmental Protection Agency mandate on the Navajo Generating Station. (video)
September 10th, 2009
David Modeer, General Manager of the Central Arizona Project, and Susan speak to elected City Council members and Mayors at the Arizona League of Cities and Towns:
Susan was a panel member on energy and water issues at the Arizona Investors Council meeting:
August 28th, 2009
Susan participated in the Arizona Capitol Times’ “Morning Scoop” breakfast in August 2009 to discuss water issues.
May 15th, 2009
Susan with Sid Wilson, celebrating Sid’s career with Central Arizona Project.
May 12th, 2009
Susan was a member of the Executive Briefing panel at the 2009 American Cable Association convention.
