[JSteff]

FRom what I see from this article it looks like it is just a way to give SOME government entity land that is currently off limits to everyone. So where is the good in that?
I hate the enviro weenies but distrust government just as much.
At least the way it is now the no-nothing local governments can't use it either.... or so it appears from this article.

[lewislynn]

FRom what I see from this article it looks like it is just a way to give SOME government entity land that is currently off limits to everyone.

I think you see it right...I can't believe everyone here puffing up, pounding their chests attacking the messenger without knowing the obvious. It was actually a big deal at the time.

The scam: Senator Dianne Feinstein - The California Desert Protection Act

The reason: THE GREAT GOLD HEIST