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AmericanFurryBoy

Hi, if I were to explain everything, it would take up a few pages so i’ll just send y’all to the website. But I’d like to see your opinions!
https://www.savetheboundarywaters.org/

AmericanFurryBoy

(I’m in support of the no mining)

MayCaesar

Natural resource disputes have always been a tricky matter legally. The general rule when it comes to building in the wilderness is the homestead principle: "If you built up a settlement there, then it is your land". So, based on this, I say, "Let them mine". Just because people want to preserve this beautiful piece of land, does not give them a legal right to intervene in private businesses' economical activities in order to do so.

On the other hand, arguably, Boundary Waters should be considered a national park, given its unique environment, and protected from being mined for resources.

I do not know where I stand here. Whichever way the system of justice rules it out is fine by me.