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By Kenneth Kempter on 01-17-08
I guess it is pretty simple decision for many who never go outside to enjoy our national treasures and wildlands…. folks have three choices to make:
1) The recreation areas go unfunded and unprotected, or
2) The users pay a use fee for the areas they visit, or
3) Everyone shares in the taxation for the use, upkeep, and protection of these areas.
It isn’t a simple choice.
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By ken fischman on 01-21-08
Our Federal public lands are unique. They are our heritage and we should guard them against bureaucratic zealots. Let us remain the land of the free, not the land of the fee.
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Let’s be civil. The Flathead Beacon encourages vigorous discussion and lively debate, but we will delete comments that attack other readers, make accusations we can’t verify, stray too far off topic, criticize local businesses (call them if you have a problem), convict someone of a crime, use profanity or are simply judged to be in bad taste. We don’t always have someone moderating comments, so we ask for your help: If you see a comment that violates these ground rules, or you simply deem it offensive, please e-mail editor [at] flatheadbeacon.com. The views expressed in the comments section do not reflect those of the Beacon.
By Kenneth Kempter on 01-17-08
I guess it is pretty simple decision for many who never go outside to enjoy our national treasures and wildlands…. folks have three choices to make:
1) The recreation areas go unfunded and unprotected, or
2) The users pay a use fee for the areas they visit, or
3) Everyone shares in the taxation for the use, upkeep, and protection of these areas.
It isn’t a simple choice.
By ken fischman on 01-21-08
Our Federal public lands are unique. They are our heritage and we should guard them against bureaucratic zealots. Let us remain the land of the free, not the land of the fee.