Posted on 09/21/2016 12:15:50 PM PDT by Last Dakotan
MINOT, N.D. — A handful of Dakota Access Pipeline opponents took over the stage Wednesday, Sept. 21, as North Dakota's top oil regulator spoke to an oil industry group's annual meeting.
The elders of the Oglala Lakota Nation referred to the pipeline as the "black snake" as they took the podium and microphone while Department of Mineral Resources Director Lynn Helms was speaking to the North Dakota Petroleum Council.
"We want you guys to hear our voice and see us," one woman said. "We're not just some hashtag out there just making a scene. We want to be heard. We want you guys to understand that we are fighting for our lives, for our children, for our people, the way we have, our culture, our identity."
Police approached the stage and warned the protesters they would be arrested if they didn't leave. The group left through a side door chanting "Water is Life."
Minot Police Capt. John Klug said the individuals left in their vehicles and no arrests were made. Although the group was "disruptive," they were peaceful, Klug said.
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Seem Chief Shakedown and Princess Moon bat need some go away money, what you are the negotiation their techniques in action.
The pipeline is on PRIVATE property, the Pipeline company has done all the investigation necessary and all permits are in hand.
Bunch of idiots. And the “black snake”? Please... more ignorant superstitions BS.
And I want one to explain to me how a train full of tanker cars is safer.
What do these people have against black snake? Black snakes are harmless. Maybe drink too much firewater?
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