Alaska proposes federal takeover of NYC's Central Park
Declaring turnabout is fair play, Alaskans tired of interference from 'East Coast environmentalists' offer a legislative retort.
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Damn hippies
Alaska is not a country, and the ANWR belongs to EVERYONE in the United States of America. So hands off!
Alaska is not a country, it is a state and the land in its borders should belong to the state. By your logic, all public land belongs to the United States of America.
Federal land all over the country is used for resources. ANWR is not unique and it is ridiculous to treat it as such.
Alaska is 1/3 the size of the continental US and there are only 500,000 people living in it. It is empty. Are we not supposed to use any of it?
If anything needs protecting it is the tiny.... More
That was too funny!!! It's so true. Most people don't take the time to learn the facts about Alaska. They just assume (a lot). I love the quote about the guys from the Bronx. I'd love to see a bunch of NCYers up against some Alaskans. LOL.
In my own, possibly warped perspective, I would have to suggest that both side look at the cause and affect assoicated with both proposals. What would the cuase ana affect be if Central Park were to be placed under the perview of the Parks Dept. Worst case, the city of NY would no longer have to pay for the upkeep and care of the park. Is that such a bad thing? Likewise, look at the cause and affect of opening the Section 1002 to oil drilling. Thousands of jobs would be created and.... More
I fail to see the downside to this proposed bill. How is it satire if it's legitimately a good idea?
NYC has proven to be a good steward of this piece of former pasture land. Unlike Alaska, where they plan on destroying wilderness, the city took this land, set it aside and has maintained it. It's safe from destruction in pursuit of monetary gain
The current pollution, over population and climate warming are serious enough issues that all nations may be subject to intervention to derive responsible compliance. The old game is now dead and a new wave must be welcomed by all. There is no choice.
That would be great if whoever wants to develop Central Park was really to blame for federal laws regarding wild areas in Alaska. If Sarah Palin hadn't already proven it, I'd say this gesture offers pretty good evidence that Alaskans (or at least their politicians) have no idea how the US government works. Too bad Bob Ross isn't around; he could show us how to paint happy trees growing next to pipelines.
There is a small error in the article (not in the bill). The ANILCA section 1002 area is less than 8% of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. ANWR is less than 5% of Alaska. Section 1002 is about 0.35% of Alaska.
That's a bit smaller than the portion of New York State that is occupied by Schenectady County (area values from Wikipedia).
In my opinion, a very small part of that land would actually be touched even if a large oil discovery were found there. Estimates are on the.... More
The suggestion is really stupid. Alaska stop trying to create a class war. The environment is now everyone's concern. You had temps that was 49 below zero. NYC had 55 degrees in January. Don't you think there's a problem?
Comparing wide open range to a heat island, why don't you leave Alaska alone?
The heat island effect of a city is a idea that comes from the same science and facts that make up the argument for climate change. are you saying that the heat island effect is scientifically relevant yet climate change is not? Should we believe science or shouldnt we?
Not a dumbass
hey, at least they're thinking!
Wouldn't a National Park trump local firearm laws? People would be able to walk around with loaded shotguns in the park. That would be priceless.
State and local laws determine what is legal to carry inside the park. If someone can't wander around with a gun in Boston, they can't take one into Boston National Historical Park either. If they can wander around with a concealed firearm in the state of Alaska, they can do the same in Denali. The only exclusions are the federal buildings where federal employees are regularly working. Firearms are still off limits there.
Well done Alaska, WELL done!
