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Originally Posted by richlevy
I just think it's another way the adminstration can say 'fuck you' to its critics, in this case the environmentalists. This is payback for the spotted owl.
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I understand the initial reaction - and actually agree with it - initially. But I need to know, in this specific situation, who are the winners and who are the losers?
If the locality is ok with it then of what concern is the opinion of environmental interests who have no stake in how the proceeds are distributed. Why would I give their position in this matter more consideration than the family whose children are being educated in an underfunded school system? Or the family whose breadwinner has to commute to work on a crumbling road system?
I just don't think a blanket response is as on point as a response based upon the readily available specifics of the situation. If those affected aren't howling then who cares what the environmentalists think? If I have to decide between an owl and a person, I think I'll go with the person.