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Legislators see red over 'red rock' bill
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Dave | 8:24 a.m. Jan. 11, 2008
It seems strange that the folks in the North East are the most dependant on oil,
yet they continue to elect congressmen who do everything they can to prevent oil
developement.
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LukeP | 8:33 a.m. Jan. 11, 2008
So Team Tilton/Noel strikes again! I wonder what they have to lose from
opposing wilderness protection - fewer places to build their nuclear power
plants?
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busy | 9:10 a.m. Jan. 11, 2008
It seems strange that a Senator from New York is trying to dictate wilderness in
Utah. Why not designate wilderness acre for acre in every state.
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Nature Lover | 10:20 a.m. Jan. 11, 2008
Decisions like this should be made by those in the region who know the issues
best. Eastern politicians have little concept of Western issues and the
realities of living with these kinds of decisions, so having them make decisions
does not make sense.
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? | 10:39 a.m. Jan. 11, 2008
well thanks to the efforts of our dear utah politicians, red rock country will
probably be trashed in the next ten years.... apparently we do need outside
help from others to teach us the value of conservation....
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Veronica Egan | 10:47 a.m. Jan. 11, 2008
I'd sure like to see Mr. Noel and Mr. Tilton substantiate their claims that
SUWA and other groups advocating more designated wilderness in Utah are fueled
by out-of-state millions and Hollywood elites. In addition, they should be
required to read the study by the Sonoran Institute, which found that
communities located near designated wilderness are economically far ahead of
those without. But then, they really don't want to be bothered by the
facts.
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The watcher | 11:25 a.m. Jan. 11, 2008
I don't trust Tilton and Noel at all. They are too self serving and have
too many conflicts of interest.
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Anonymous | 12:01 p.m. Jan. 11, 2008
Sen. Hinchey from NY and Dick Durbin from Chicago need to stay out of the West
and set aside Wilderness areas in thier own states instead of trying to dictate
how we should use our lands. SUWA are nothing more than a group of uniformed
tree hugging hippies.
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Fifth Generation Utahn | 12:17 p.m. Jan. 11, 2008
When it comes to environmental protection, outside help is exactly what we need.
That's not always been the case - America's Redrock Wilderness Act was
originally introduced by Utahn Wayne Owens. Since then, unfortunately, the short
sighted anti-environment Utah delegation has refused to step up and act in the
best interest of all Americans. Public lands, by the way, are owned equally by
ALL Americans, not just Noel and Tilton. Thanks to groups like SUWA, we may just
have some wilderness to pass on to our children.
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Sphenodon | 8:10 p.m. Jan. 11, 2008
The News shows its bias by using the term "lock away" to describe
wilderness protection. Such designation preserves the precious water coming off
of undisturbed watersheds, allows grazing to continue, as well as hunting...and
it is accessible to anyone that can walk, however slowly. Even those of us that
are not vigorous appreciate the beauty of looking into such an unspoiled area
from the roads that surround them, and contemplating the adventures their kids
and grandkids will have in them.
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