"peaceful protest" isn't the word I would use, nor environmentally friendly but I get the narrative Its a lot more complicated than the snopes article would ap

"peaceful protest" isn't the word I would use, nor environmentally friendly but I get the narrative Its a lot more complicated than the snopes article would appear much like the history of many other infrastructure projects with some missteps by the pipeline company, the ND Historical Society, and the Oil Board. The Bismarck community did play a part. Most of this is detailed in the local radio and newspapers (Bismarck Tribune & 550 KFYR). Quite a lot of mistakes were made and misunderstandings, but without the outside money, it probably would have been resolved peacefully. The tribes really have to get involved with this stuff earlier and do the paperwork. The state needs to start doing some serious assistance when paperwork is due. DC has got to be of assistance and not sit on the sidelines and hurl inflammatory comments. I'm just hoping all these outside organizations sending professional protestors actually give some money to the tribe to reverse the economic pain of the protest. I doubt they will, but hope springs eternal. As I said, I have friends and relatives on both sides. I'm not hoping for anything more than a peaceful resolution one way or another and economic assistance to the tribe.