Congress starts the process to give away Federal Lands

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blahblah

Gym climber
Boulder
Jan 23, 2017 - 02:55pm PT
Hmnmm,
So I gather that the Feds shouldn't transfer lands to solidly Democrat ruled states (e.g., California) due to incompetent management. Makes sense. But isn't it OK to transfer land to state control in more responsible, better-managed states (e.g., Utah)? Won't the states be more "in tune" with the wants and needs of the local population?
NutAgain!

Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
Jan 23, 2017 - 02:57pm PT
It's not an inherently partisan issue and it is disingenuous to make it so. It is an issue of who has deep enough pockets to not be swayed by regional business interests, first and foremost. A secondary issue is the local attitude toward how to manage the recreational use of public lands.

Actually, one might say it is a partisan issue in that local governments are more likely to bow to the quantifiable revenue source of tangible jobs created by environmental pillagers. And more importantly, a big company courting a local politician is likely to make a more attractive pitch than a coalition of 500 mom and pop motels and restaurants that are supported by eco-/adventure-tourism. Heck, I just talked myself more into saying it's non-partisan, but definitely favoring politicians who want to abuse the powers of their office (which can happen on either side of the aisle).

It does play into the stereotype (reality?) of uneducated small town folks who live near beautiful places and don't give a sh#t, they just want better jobs. So ok, it's a partisan issue.
John M

climber
Jan 23, 2017 - 03:17pm PT
But isn't it OK to transfer land to state control in more responsible, better-managed states (e.g., Utah)? Won't the states be more "in tune" with the wants and needs of the local population?

And how do you determine who is better? Isn't my example of Arizona a good example to show that neither Dems or Republicans have a lock on "better"?

I tend to trust the Feds to at least hold on to public lands, though both state and federal have issues with how they run things.

People are the problem. not Dems or Republicans.
Spirit of Yosemite

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Feb 2, 2017 - 07:42pm PT
thebravecowboy

climber
The Good Places
Feb 2, 2017 - 08:34pm PT
National Parkinglot Service've got some spine. And a crown all fulla jewels that ain't fer sale. +1 Yose
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