The Dakota Access pipeline is a 1,172 mile oil pipeline that stretches through North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and southern Illinois. The pipeline would allow oil companies to transport crude oil from North Dakota to oil refineries along the Eastern Seaboard. The pipeline’s construction was permitted by the participating state governments under eminent domain. Opponents of the pipeline (including several Native American tribes, including the Meskwaki and Sioux tribal nations) argue that the pipeline has the potential to pollute their water supply and destroy Native American burial sites. Proponents argue that the pipeline is necessary for the U.S. to achieve energy independence.
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@8G45P7Z5yrs5Y
No, and force the Native Americans to move elsewhere or fine them for staying
@B54Q5HD 2wks2W
As long as it was approved constitutionally, and it doesn't break any governmental rules or regulation, I don't see the problem
@B4GMNMGProgressive1mo1MO
Yes, if it can provide work for its employees and if it reroutes the pipeline away from Native land.
@B4FMX6Q1mo1MO
Yes and no I don’t like that they’re polluting the original people of America land but also yes because I think America should be self sufficient with energy but at the same time I don’t mind getting help from other countries we’re all human
@B3DFF8N2mos2MO
Reroute the pipeline away from Native Land and Drastically increase the amount of fines in case of an accident to the point that it will cause bankruptcy.
@B3BYXH62mos2MO
No but a make a big fine for a company to pay if there was a accident and should'nt be allowed to make more pipelines in Native American lands
@B27MCZP4mos4MO
yes, and remove other pipelines and fossil fuel harvesting and power generator infrastructure and replace it with renewables and nuclear infrastructure
@9ZWQVPX5mos5MO
No, but reroute it away from Native American land, and make Environmental protection technology on the pipeline more stringent and reliable.
@9ZS479Q6mos6MO
No, but relocate pipeline away from Native American land, and increase penalty and fines is an accident occurs.
@9VC8P9F7mos7MO
No, but reroute the pipeline away from American Indian land or compensate the tribes affected by the construction
@9VC5X827mos7MO
The pipeline should be rectified under one company or under the state or federal government, whoever it is the should be fully responsible for the aftermath and cleanup of a spill.
@9V9ML9Q7mos7MO
No but instate fees and regulations and protocols that must be followed in order to respect Native American Land
@9TVXWVT8mos8MO
To proceed, it must show that benefits to the nation as a whole outweigh the disadvantages including impact on environment and those directly affected by its constant. I've always believed that natural resources belong to the whole nation, should be equitably shared and not subject to profiteering by private corporations.
@9TDKCWB8mos8MO
Yes the government should stop construction and cut off the pipeline to prevent any environmental damage in these areas.
@9TD5Y328mos8MO
The company should be fined heavily in the event of an accident AND redirect the pipeline away from Native American land.
@9TCVZNH8mos8MO
Yes a project like this should not be a high priority when we are trying to move away from the use of oil, plus we should not be taking any more land away from the Native Americans
@9T7SHSFConstitution8mos8MO
I look at this in a way if it is creating more jobs why stop something that is going to make the USA independent, we shouldn't have to depend on another country for oil if we have enough here in the USA.
@9T56GDS8mos8MO
No, but increase fines to pay, move away from native land, and find a less environmentally harmful way to do it
@9SXNM6F8mos8MO
No, but reroute it off of Native American lands and drastically increase the fines the company must pay in the event of an accident
@9SL65GS9mos9MO
Not familiar with this but if its a more efficient way to transport fuel and is done without gov assistance let if happen
@9KHJWQD1yr1Y
Regardless any projects involving eminent domain should involved heavy compensation to those losing property, and heavy fines paid TO THE AFFECTED COMMUNITIES in case of accident.
The Government should not be involved with the North Dakota Access Pipeline. not at the Federal level, not at the state level, and not at the local, and county levels of government whether or not the pipeline gets done, should be between the community, including the Native American communities, and the community at large and the Free Market, they're the ones that need to work out whether the pipeline can be built here in the United States, The Free Market needs to be fully involved with this project and the community and not the government.
@9JBGBTC1yr1Y
no, but companies exporting oil from the US should be taxed at enormous rates for exporting american oil, and profits from american oil should be used to invest in transitioning away from oil.
@Yaunti2 2yrs2Y
Yes, and the government should abolish private property to prevent private companies from putting people endanger ever again
@9FLDVRR2yrs2Y
they were ask to not put it though a source of fresh water, they could have rerouted it.
@9FKPX6K 2yrs2Y
Yes, if this pipeline will negatively impact/affect Native American reservations then it should be stopped. But if the pipeline can be moved away or around Native American reservations and have no negative impacts on these reservations then I think it could be continued.
@9FJRDJQ2yrs2Y
Yes, it should it is on non-American soil determined by a treaty with the Standing Rock Sioux Nation which is a sovereign nation.
@9DHGZ3T2yrs2Y
Cannot make a definitive opinion.
@9DGX9FM2yrs2Y
NO, We already pay too much for gas Why would we pay more.
@9DD2FC22yrs2Y
No this would hurt the working class
@8Y985X43yrs3Y
The government should not stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline because the people in the U.S. need the oil for their vehicles and for electricity. However, the pipeline shouldn't produce too much oil because it can be harmful for the environment.
@9S6HP7ZWorking Family9mos9MO
No, but both reroute the pipeline to not affect Native American lan and increase fines for the company incase of and event of an accident
@9G7RZ3S2yrs2Y
Yes and end it thoroughly because communities like the Native American communities are being attacked by this construction and this would protect the biodiversity of America and keep American people safe and protected
@9G7L33H2yrs2Y
Yes this is hurting Native American communities and Congress should pass laws that give more restrictions to the environment from being attacked
@8TGLPQQ4yrs4Y
yes and pay significant reparations to all the indigenous communities' heritage lands that were desecrated
@9CBLPK92yrs2Y
No. Reroute the pipeline away from Native American land (which is funny it’s being termed that way, considering the entirety of America IS Native American land).
@9BXCQ7S2yrs2Y
I do not have much knowledge on the topic
@96GRV9V3yrs3Y
Let the free market take care of it.
@96DZ4X43yrs3Y
No, but the government should respect the beliefs of the Native American tribes as well.
@964CQLP3yrs3Y
Yes, until an agreement can be made with the Native Americans or almost all oil is depleted. More sustainable energy sources should be pursued.
@95YQVLF3yrs3Y
No, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land and from water sources.
@94B4G8F3yrs3Y
No, but reroute away from Natuve American land and do not use eminate domain.
@949C7D63yrs3Y
No and the government should never be allowed to acquire land by eminent domain
@93968PJIndependent3yrs3Y
No but it needs to be upgraded to prevent leaking and rerouted away from native lands
@935LBXK3yrs3Y
No, but reroute away from Native American land and do not use eminent domain
@92XZLTP3yrs3Y
No, but reroute the pipeline awau from Native American land and do not use eminent domain.
@92QPF6L3yrs3Y
First of all, reroute it from Native American land. Second, collectivize/socialize energy in the hands of the workers. Finally, keep the pipeline open as a short-term measure to reduce energy prices until we develop viable alternative energy sources.
@8ZSLV9HConstitution3yrs3Y
No, we need to become energy independent and lower gas prices
@8ZRDLZM3yrs3Y
drastically increase the number of fines the company must pay in the event of an accident, the government should never be allowed to acquire land by eminent domain
@8Z7V6ZZIndependent3yrs3Y
No but we should increase funding to make it out of safe materials that make it impossible for it to leak and reroute it away from native lands
@8Z69PHT3yrs3Y
Yes, and the government should never be allowed to acquire land by eminent domain unless under the dress of war on our land.
@8Z4CQT33yrs3Y
Yes, and come up with alternate energy sources as the solution
@8YGPYJ23yrs3Y
No but we should use materials that will 100 percent keep it from leaking in our water so it won’t be in native lands
@8YGF48L3yrs3Y
I don't even have a car, why would I care?
@8YDBTKS3yrs3Y
@8YBQXWWRepublican3yrs3Y
Do not know what the pipeline is or does, cannot have a say
@8Y43CZT3yrs3Y
No, but they should take more precautions to protect the environment surrounding it
@8XWWVXZ3yrs3Y
yes, but find a new eco-friendly way for the US to achieve energy independence.
@8XV7SZ73yrs3Y
No, but further negotiations with Native American tribes to ensure there is consent as to where the pipeline can be built.
@8XNCYCVIndependent3yrs3Y
No but we should invest more into making it stronger to prevent leakage into water
@8XN4FXX3yrs3Y
No, but make sure that local reservations are integrated into the pipeline's job pool, environmental precautions are upheld, and that renewable energy jobs are incentivized.
@8XMJPK53yrs3Y
Yes but it shouldn't harm the citizens of this country.
@AthanSporek3yrs3Y
No, but the government should regulate oil use.
@8XGHDPN3yrs3Y
the government shouldn’t be in bed with massive companies.
@8XFLYRL3yrs3Y
@8XFGBBJ3yrs3Y
transfer control of keystone oil pipeline to private corporations
@8XFCNHW3yrs3Y
Yes but we should use safe materials for the pipe to prevent leakage and keep it out of native lands
@8XC88NT3yrs3Y
No, but reroute away from Native American land and drastically increase fines in the event of an accident
@8X9H88G4yrs4Y
No they should not because First it affects the climate by pumping thousand of gallons of oil underground second its going over native lands and that shouldn't be allowed
@8X9FR8Z4yrs4Y
no, get rid of oil; oil sucks
@8X8LKW44yrs4Y
i don´t know what this means
They should reoute the pipeline however I would prefer if work was done to use more green practices.
@8X482YN4yrs4Y
No, But reroute it, and increase the amount of fines.
@8X23VBK4yrs4Y
keep away from native american land and to shut its usage down once renewable energy is better and more affordable
@8WYKBDW4yrs4Y
No, because the current alternative--transport of oil by trail--is far riskier and more prone to accidental spills.
@8VGD3VYIndependent4yrs4Y
No, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land and ensure as little water could be polluted.
@8T4PN3RLibertarian4yrs4Y
Its irrelevant at this point. It's been shut down
@radioisotopic4yrs4Y
The pipeline should be taxed, with all companies directly benefitting having a proportionally substantial tax. The pipeline should be shutdown after other sources of electricity, transportation, and plastics are wildly available, but as for the foreseeable future it may have to be kept. I's better to monitor and regulate than it is to respond to an accident
@8SYFJG64yrs4Y
no but taxes should be in and if is in native lands and no
@8SYDCQF4yrs4Y
No, but reroute the pipeline off of Native American land and increase the fines in the event of an accident to deter continuity of fossil fuel energy consumption.
@8SWTPKKLibertarian4yrs4Y
I don't mind what the government does with this, as long as it doesn't affect me.
@8SFHLH24yrs4Y
No, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land and provide significantly more incentives for alternative energy production
@8R7S5Z94yrs4Y
Yes, and put that money and effort into nuclear energy
@8Q7HJBW4yrs4Y
Yes, plus the United States shouldn't be allowed to build on any More Native American Lands unless they ask us to.
@8Q7DJX54yrs4Y
increase fines for accidents and increase compensation
@8PWNKLJ4yrs4Y
Yes, not only is the pipeline bad for the environment but it is also on Native American land and shouldn't have been started in the first place.
@8PK7Z2T4yrs4Y
Not informed enough to hold an opinion
@8PCC6V54yrs4Y
Save more of the environment and Native American lands, interfere with company construction and fine for any problems
@8NVCJ645yrs5Y
No -- but reroute it away from Native American land and drastically increase fines in the event of an accident
@8N3B9HC5yrs5Y
Though it is beneficial for the economy it isn't for the environment, therefore they should stop or it can cause damage to our resources.
@8JYFD9X5yrs5Y
No, but the government should not be allowed to acquire land through eminent domain
@8HXBYDJ5yrs5Y
No, but the government should not be allowed to acquire land by eminent domain and companies should face greater fines and consequences for preventable accidents
@8HQZWKD5yrs5Y
No, but reroute the pipeline away from areas with high water pollution potential.
@8HDQ2GX5yrs5Y
Find alternative energy that doesn’t harm the environment or affect tribal or native lands.
@8CZT5ZG5yrs5Y
The government should not be encroaching on native land, especially for the construction of pipeline. Fund more sustainable alternatives
@8CPR5CZ5yrs5Y
Yes and the Indigenous communities across the US should be given their land back
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