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Rob Kailey is a working schmuck with no ties or affiliations to any governmental or political organizations, save those of sympathy.
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Tue Dec 22, 2009 at 21:56:31 PM MST
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| The Land Board voted to lease the Otter Creek coal tracts.The vote was 4 to 1, Denise Juneau the sole dissenting vote. Pretty much just as Yellowstone Kelly called it.
Personally, I can't see anyone actually digging for coal there anytime soon. George Ochenski explains the history of the Otter Creek tracts and the roadblocks that thus far have prohibited development - a needed, expensive, and unbuilt rail line and the coal's poor quality, to name two - and probably will indefinitely in as the future of coal looks bleak.
That's not to say the vote was disappointing. As Yellowstone Kelly pointed out, most of the votes were politically motivated, not practical. Sadly, they're caught up in the false conservative rhetoric that pits rural school children and blue collar workers against environmentalists; voting "yes" is necessary if you don't like makng good, bold policy suggestions that benefit both. Like advocating for a restoration economy, or spurring a renewable energy industry in the east, or providing state loans for home energy efficiency, the interest of which would go straight to schools... |
| Jay Stevens :: Land Board votes to lease Otter Creek coal, 4 to 1 |
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