Comments on Profile Post by ShelLuser

  1. ShelLuser
    ShelLuser
    No matter what your opinion is about the Dakota Access Pipeline, it is important to be aware of what is happening surrounding this project as well.
    Dec 1, 2016
  2. 607
    607
    How do you think my awareness would help?
    I skimmed through the OP before, but don't really care to actually get to understand the issue.
    Do you think I should care? Or could I let this one go and worry about other problems? (Or don't worry at all for a bit, that might be nice too :P)
    Dec 1, 2016
  3. ShelLuser
    ShelLuser
    Well. It is a national (US) issue so it doesn't really involve us Europeans directly. But I think it can help to at least be aware that this issue is ongoing. Personally I see parallels with our (Dutch) own 'Betuwelijn'. Not directly comparable, but still...
    Dec 1, 2016
  4. 607
    607
    Okay!
    I don't recall ever hearing about that "Betuwelijn", though... :P
    Dec 1, 2016
  5. ShelLuser
    ShelLuser
    https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betuweroute It was deemed necessary because it would provide a better train route (cargo) to Germany. Many Dutch citizens lost their home because of this travesty (IMO!) and well.. Finally Germany started working on their end this year so I suppose 'something' happened :P
    Dec 2, 2016
  6. ShelLuser
    ShelLuser
    But the amount of money that project has cost in comparison to what it earned.... It's only tax money of course ;)
    Dec 2, 2016