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'Energy corridors' in West assailed
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David | 7:08 a.m. Nov. 16, 2007
What was the point of this article? It refers to initial proposals for energy
corridors but writes it like, and gets the typical and expected quotes from the
typical and expected people, and together packages it like the whole thing is
etched in stone and is brewing to become the next "crisis".
The Liz Thomas quote is particularly idiotic when she talks about what the land is like, as though absolutely nobody from five different federal agencies have any idea what's on the ground.
It's always more interesting, and relevant, to read articles that don't have to be filled with "could be" and "might" to make their point.
The Liz Thomas quote is particularly idiotic when she talks about what the land is like, as though absolutely nobody from five different federal agencies have any idea what's on the ground.
It's always more interesting, and relevant, to read articles that don't have to be filled with "could be" and "might" to make their point.
Kevin of Arkansas | 7:19 a.m. Nov. 16, 2007
Most undocumented workers come here because they live in extreame poverty in
their native lands. They can make more money working under the table for 7.00$
per hour here in the US than they could by staying where they were. Most of them
are hard working people who live good lives. Honestly, how many of you would not
do the same if your children were starving? They are not going to go away, and
we can't reasonably expect to ship them all back. We don't have the
man power or resources to do so. There are more problems caused by these people
continuing to live undocumented than there would be to allow some course to
citizenship for them. All you people who keep screaming amnesty need to face the
real situation reasonably. Sure they broke the law by crossing a line. But all
they want is what all of us want, a chance at a better life. What kind of crime
should that be? A feloney? That seems too harsh, what about a misdemeanor? Ok,
let em pay a fine and follow a course to citizenship so we can resolve the
problems.
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Sensible | 8:11 a.m. Nov. 16, 2007
We either address the country's energy and security needs or we continue to
lock up our own natural resources, not both. I hope the environmental
protection groups like SUWA take a common sense approach to this issue as
opposed to being as radical as they have been in the past. It IS OK to have
such a corridor "ADJACENT" to Dinosaur National Monument. So are we
protecting areas outside of monuments now? Recreation areas WILL be impacted.
The green groups would do the country, and their members a great service if they
wake up and smell the bacon and work to find ways to MINIMIZE the impact of
these needed corridors and projects instead of attempting to roadblock every
proposal.
The headline blames this on the "Bush Administration" but the article clearly states that the action was mandated by the Congress. Oh, sorry, I forgot, everything is Bush's fault!
The headline blames this on the "Bush Administration" but the article clearly states that the action was mandated by the Congress. Oh, sorry, I forgot, everything is Bush's fault!
This makes me sick | 8:47 a.m. Nov. 16, 2007
I can't believe that this is even been discussed as an option. I voted for
Bush, I even campaigned for him in another state, and I've stood by him
through a lot, but this is the last straw. Have these people even been to these
places that they want to destroy? It makes me sick to my stomach to think about
it. It makes me feel helpless.
Anonymous | 9:43 a.m. Nov. 16, 2007
Anyone who has traversed the West as many times as I have know we have plenty of
right of ways we have already removed the natural beauty from. Along Interstate
80 is a good example.
Wink | 11:03 a.m. Nov. 16, 2007
Ya, President Bush did it! And he probably intentionally drew these energy
corridor lines in the most sensative areas he could. That... Bad man.
What we need is MORE restricted areas and LESS energy corridors! Do what you can to block this proposal. Life as we know it in the West depends on it.
My heck, did you read that in some intances, Rock may actually need to be removed? Stop the insanity! Stop any projects that involve removing rocks!
Seriously, I'm all for conservation and protecting the environment and this may be a bad proposal that needs to be changed. I can't tell from this article. The guy they interviewed for this article (Thomas) just seemed a little over the top to me.
What we need is MORE restricted areas and LESS energy corridors! Do what you can to block this proposal. Life as we know it in the West depends on it.
My heck, did you read that in some intances, Rock may actually need to be removed? Stop the insanity! Stop any projects that involve removing rocks!
Seriously, I'm all for conservation and protecting the environment and this may be a bad proposal that needs to be changed. I can't tell from this article. The guy they interviewed for this article (Thomas) just seemed a little over the top to me.
Sensible | 11:04 a.m. Nov. 16, 2007
The Wilderness Society -- now there's an unbiased source!
I teach aspiring scientists the concept of credible sources. This isn't one.
I teach aspiring scientists the concept of credible sources. This isn't one.
Anonymous | 2:55 p.m. Nov. 16, 2007
As is to be expected this article is fails to get to the meat of this issue and
just repeats to talking points of a few special interest groups. As someone who
has observed the process of identifying these corridors this article misses the
facts and relies on the biased information. Dig deeper
The Department of Energy (DOE) chose not to tackle the really difficult issue of creating a corridor system that will benefit the people of the west. Instead these corridors pave the way for a handful of "big" projects benefiting a few metropolitan areas and leave the rest of the west to cobble something together in order to meet energy demands. This will create a hodge podge of �smaller� projects that waste resources and the environment. I should know better than to expect the DOE to get something right.
The Department of Energy (DOE) chose not to tackle the really difficult issue of creating a corridor system that will benefit the people of the west. Instead these corridors pave the way for a handful of "big" projects benefiting a few metropolitan areas and leave the rest of the west to cobble something together in order to meet energy demands. This will create a hodge podge of �smaller� projects that waste resources and the environment. I should know better than to expect the DOE to get something right.
Don | 3:10 p.m. Nov. 17, 2007
Those that don't want this country to be energy
independent,should have their power boxs ripped from
their homes,and not allowed to use any other form
of energy, and or transportation.Let them walk or
ride their precious bikes. Then they can really be
"PURE".
independent,should have their power boxs ripped from
their homes,and not allowed to use any other form
of energy, and or transportation.Let them walk or
ride their precious bikes. Then they can really be
"PURE".
utwingnut | 4:45 a.m. Nov. 18, 2007
So, how long will it be before we're reading a story about the
"Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance" or someone like them, sueing the
government for say, "$20 million", to do a wilderness study in these
areas? How much longer is the average tax payer in Utah going to "Turn the
other cheek" and let these people abuse the system by defrauding our
goverment with frivolous law suits that should be resolved through mediation?
Bobby B. | 10:38 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007
What? The Wilderness Society is against developing the energy that we all
(including them!) use everyday? SHOCKING!! Why don't these professional
whiners start proposing some solutions instead of just being against anything
having to do with energy development? Don't they are anything about those
of us who can barely pay our heating bills? Wake-up people-- the Wilderness
Society is an elitist group that advocates policies that drive up the price of
our energy bills!!!
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