I think I know (all of) you well enough...
That I can delve into politics for just one teeny post.
There is a proposition called CIEDRA (the Central Idaho Economic and Recreation Act), that, for some reason, is being rushed through Congress. It got strapped onto a bigger and better proposition and is side-carring its way onto passage. This bill should not pass. The very bottom line of this proposition, CIEDRA (HR 3603), is that public lands (that you and I technically own as Americans and taxpayers) will be turned into private lands - in essence, sold to the highest bidder. The "best" (I wish there was a sarcasm font) thing about this, is that we taxpayers get to PAY to have our land taken from us. Wow, maybe they can sacrifice our pets on that land and we can all win-win-win!
Instead of going through the normal channels, CIEDRA is being fast-tracked. Instead of having staffers educate Congresspeople about the measure and getting them to sign on as co-sponsors (of which it takes a 2/3 vote to even send it to the floor), this proposition - with TWO co-sponsors passed through a House Committee less than a week ago and was sent to the floor for a vote today. A whopping total of three representatives signed onto this piece of legislation prior to this political maneuvering through the system. Because of lackluster turnout in the House, the bill passed its second major hurdle today in a quiet "voice vote." I swear, I think there are more attendees at an Ashlee Simpson concert than there were in the House today.
So, enough bitching Leah, what can I do? I'm so glad you asked. Contact your representative by clicking here. Ask them to vote NO on HR 3603. Your voice can and WILL make a difference.
Now you ask - but I don't live in Idaho. What do the Rockies mean to ME? Well, this sets an incredibly dangerous precedent for ALL public land. Today it's the Sawtooth Mountains, tomorrow it's National Land like Yellowstone, Ellis Island, and the Grand Canyon.
If you need more background, go ahead and click here.
Did you like me better when I was uninspired? :)
There is a proposition called CIEDRA (the Central Idaho Economic and Recreation Act), that, for some reason, is being rushed through Congress. It got strapped onto a bigger and better proposition and is side-carring its way onto passage. This bill should not pass. The very bottom line of this proposition, CIEDRA (HR 3603), is that public lands (that you and I technically own as Americans and taxpayers) will be turned into private lands - in essence, sold to the highest bidder. The "best" (I wish there was a sarcasm font) thing about this, is that we taxpayers get to PAY to have our land taken from us. Wow, maybe they can sacrifice our pets on that land and we can all win-win-win!
Instead of going through the normal channels, CIEDRA is being fast-tracked. Instead of having staffers educate Congresspeople about the measure and getting them to sign on as co-sponsors (of which it takes a 2/3 vote to even send it to the floor), this proposition - with TWO co-sponsors passed through a House Committee less than a week ago and was sent to the floor for a vote today. A whopping total of three representatives signed onto this piece of legislation prior to this political maneuvering through the system. Because of lackluster turnout in the House, the bill passed its second major hurdle today in a quiet "voice vote." I swear, I think there are more attendees at an Ashlee Simpson concert than there were in the House today.
So, enough bitching Leah, what can I do? I'm so glad you asked. Contact your representative by clicking here. Ask them to vote NO on HR 3603. Your voice can and WILL make a difference.
Now you ask - but I don't live in Idaho. What do the Rockies mean to ME? Well, this sets an incredibly dangerous precedent for ALL public land. Today it's the Sawtooth Mountains, tomorrow it's National Land like Yellowstone, Ellis Island, and the Grand Canyon.
If you need more background, go ahead and click here.
Did you like me better when I was uninspired? :)
posted by Princess Leah at 9:53 PM
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