Actually, the measure allowed National Parks to adopt whatever laws were in use by the states they were in. So if you went to a park in NY, NY laws apply. That way people would have a little more uniformity between National Parks, National Forests, State Parks, Etc.
If coal power plants are going to be built, I would much rather they be built near national parks than cities...I value people more than animals.
Mining for Oil Shale is necessary as we want to 'break' our dependence on foreign oil, Would you rather they build even more coal plants next to national parks?
If I feel it is morally wrong to do something, I shouldn't be forced to do it. Period. I am pro choice, but I believe a doctor also has the right to choose not to conduct a particular procedure....though he should be obligated to inform the patient of their options and give a referral to someone who will.
Why shouldn't truck drivers be able to drive as much as they want? If they want to make more money, they can drive longer, and they can do so safely. Driving for 11 hours out of 24 is not unreasonable.
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