Thanks. And thanks for bringing this issue to the board. Needless to say, I find it extremely bothersome that today's hyper partisanship has resulted in sentiments such as those expressed on this thread by the pro selloff crowd, by what appear to be self described outdoorsmen, no less. Conservatism and a healthy capitalist economy is not at odds with a robust protection of what remains of our open lands, and the environment in general. In fact, I would argue the exact opposite. For christ's sake, Nixon did more for the environment in this country than just about any president in recent memory.

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Posted by Gaspergou202

Metairie, LA

Member since Jun 2016

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Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:29 pm to thatthang

Parading the ghost of Nixon around as a pillar of conservativism is most unwise.

Nixon siged a long list of progressive (liberal) legislation, including the laws that created the Environmental Protection Agency and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. He expanded the reach of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He put two justices on the Supreme Court who would later vote with the majority on Roe v. Wade. And he implemented wage and price controls that prevented workers from receiving raises and business from passing along their increased costs!

The primary component of capitalism is private property.

The most robust protection of our wilderness would be the total exclusion of humans. Maybe they will allow limited academic studies by a few approved scientists. Your grandchildren will see this!

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