Transfer of Federal Lands to the States
I am wondering how many RVers are aware of the movement to transfer federal lands to the states? Many western states are pushing this initiative. In Wyoming (my home state) nearly 25 million acres w...
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BoonHauler wrote:
When discussing the state of Utah, I'd much rather see ALL federal public land handed over to the state, any day of the week!
That would be a TERRIBLE mistake! So because the feds aren't perfect and you could lose SOME access due to their policies you want to give the land to the states who can't afford to manage them. Then the land will be sold and you will lose ALL access.
That doesn't make sense. It is like cutting off your nose to spite yourself!
A very good example is the wildlife refuge in Puerto Rico. A few misguided congressmen want to transfer it to Puerto Rico so they can pay off their debt. If the transfer takes place, the land will be sold in a heart beat. How much access to the land will people have then?
It is not difficult to envision what will happen to our public lands if they are transferred to the states. I don't understand why you are struggling to see it. If you want our public lands privatized, just come right out and say so. If you don't want our public lands privatized then I suggest you quit jumping on every opportunity to criticize the feds. They aren't perfect, but they ARE our best hope.
