I totally disagree. And support the safe nature resource development of this project and the west Susitna project. There are a lot of folks that don't have access to the jobs most of us have. And life in many villages across Alaska is extremely difficult. Because of no jobs. And high costs and. difficulty in getting supplies to those villages.
Sure lots of gloom n doom talk here. Seems like some want to portray that if we have this road it signals that the wild game will all be devastated. Just like claims about Prudhoe Bay and the Haul road. Which by the way allows for lots of hunters to enjoy the other resources of Alaska. And yes a company from Canada is involved. So what, there is no mines in Alaska owned by just Alaska or American based companies. Very few in America. Just where do folks think that the all the electronics and other household items made from natural minerals like copper or rare earth minerals come from. Guess it's OK for some if it's not in your back yard so to speak. And yes I'm close enough in proximity to use them.
These projects have been studied for many years and survived many lawsuits. Particularly from the same organizations that opposed any any development in Alaska. Some make it sound like the the people living in these areas disagree with these projects. That's not the information I'm seeing. And I've watched these projects since inception.
Folks that have never seen or heard of these projects are now being asked to submit comments opposing these projects because one of the super commentators says so. Without giving both sides. Maybe ask the folks that are barely getting by ,most of them, if they need some economic development and many good paying jobs. Reports that there is limited amount of resources available to make jobs out of are questionable in my mind. Because they have to stay limited to know resources where there are potentially many yet be proven but highly regarded as future jobs is there.
Let's visit about the wildlife issue. There are over 30% more caribou in Prudhoe Bay now that before any development. And some of the richest communities to. Having emergency care and clinics. Improve schools. Oh yeah and jobs. Just how do folks expect Alaskans living in these areas, which the majority of them support the responsible resource development, make a living. And show the younger generations that they will be able to stay in their home lands ?
Hey not all of us Alaskans, that are very involved in our outdoors heritage and preserving it for the future and even make it better are opposed towards these projects and can see the tremendous benefits that they bring to areas of our state where folks and their heritage are leaving because of the hard times financially.
America , Alaska has some of the most restrictive regulations in the world when it comes to resource development. The other mines in AK, gold, lead, zinc, copper have a very healthy track record. Leading arguments like the cost is going to go out of control. Guess we better stop all development everywhere. Companies would not make their final investment decisions without clearly knowing what the expected costs and returns would be. And it's private investment money. Yes AIDEA . Alaska Industrial Development is a semi quasi government entity. That is independent of the administration and legislators. For a good reason. And have completed many successful projects all over this state.
I'LL just say this. I don't write long articles and post the information that you want folks to see so I can persuade others to join a cause that I believe in. There is a lot of information on both sides of these development projects. And I believe that they can be done safety and provide an opportunity for the youth in Alaska to have a future. We already have a kazillion acres of land locked up for non development. And many opportunities for future response resources development. And lots of folks that just oppose any new development and refuse to look at both sides. I will say that I have been through these areas and visited with many of the folks there. Both the Amble road and West Susitna acces. Where by far the majority of folks support these opportunities to have a future for their families. Life is very tough out there.
I would not support these projects if I didn't feel that they can be developed in a safe manner. And I've spent many hours looking at both sides.
I have respect for folks that want to support their causes. Including Mr Bartlett. But feel it is wrong for him to use his position here to try to influence others to support his believes without giving all the facts. Including the testimony of the majority of folks directly involved. The folks living there. I totally disagree with his opinion. And would urge folks to do their own research. Before making decisions because someone popular on this site says so.
Thanks for your time folks
