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Why would those numbers mitigate how bad this is? Public land is awesome and open to everyone. These areas are currently used by millions of hikers, hunters, ra
by rurp 1y ago
Why would those numbers mitigate how bad this is? Public land is awesome and open to everyone. These areas are currently used by millions of hikers, hunters, ranchers, miners, researchers, campers, OHVers, and so many other groups.
These sales will close the land to a few wealthy people/businesses, or be destroyed by extractive industries. Once these areas are sold they will be lost forever, after being open for generations. All so billionaires, who currently pay a lower effective tax rate than most HN posters, can pay even less.
- socalgal2 1y ago> These areas are currently used by millions of hikers, hunters, ranchers, miners, researchers, campers, OHVers, and so many other groups. Do you have evidence that "most" of Nevada's 80% "public lands" are used by "millions"?
- esseph 1y ago5.5 million a year, ackshually, and that information looks dated from back in 2008. https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/InterimCommittee/REL/Document/21166 https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/InterimCommittee/REL/Documen... Red Rock gets over 3 million visitors a year by itself. https://www.blm.gov/visit/red-rock-canyon-national-conservation-area-scenic-drive-timed-entry?hl=en-US-u-fw-mon-mu-fahrenhe https://www.blm.gov/visit/red-rock-canyon-national-conservat... Do you have evidence it is not?
- socalgal2 1y agoWe have a different definition of use 80% of public lands. afaict your links show 5.5 million people using 1% of public land.
- esseph 1y agoIt does say there are millions using BLM land in Nevada every year. Maybe that means something to you. Maybe it does not. I don't care either way.
- jmye 1y agoSo… what? Sell the rest? These are clearly leading questions and statements. Why not simply have the courage to make your actual argument, instead of playing “google this for me” and stupid semantic games?
- socalgal2 1y agothey aren't stupid semantic games. I already knew 99% of Nevada's public lands are not used by anyone. The claim that they are is disingenuous.
- jmye 1y agoYou “know” based on what? Only one person has submitted evidence. “Trust me bro” ain’t it. How many people-days, specifically, of utilization does a plot of land need before it becomes “used by someone”, in your view? Again, say what you mean. This “just asking questions” schtick is boring and tired.
- esseph 1y agoFucking fascinating then, you should work for them. Clearly you are smarter than everyone else and have all the data they need to make the proper decisions. And thank you for taking your time to play silly word games! We all appreciate this very much. Excellent!