The introduction of Bill H.R. 622 looks suspiciously like a plan to weaken America’s public land system. The bill proposes the elimination of federal law enforcement on public lands. The responsibility would be transferred to local law enforcement.
That’s right; replace the officers trained specifically for the job with those trained in more general law enforcement. Ask your local sheriff’s office what they know about harvesting firewood in a National Park, and see what they say. With diminished law enforcement coverage, our parks will become vulnerable to exploitation, and quickly lose value in the public eye. With less perceived value, the “for sale signs” won’t be far behind.
Who would propose such a change? That would be Jason Chaffetz, the same Utah congressman that recently proposed to sell 3.3 ares of our public lands in H.R. 621. The voice of the people was heard and H.R. 621 was withdrawn. If you hunt, fish, hike, or just appreciate the forethought of Teddy Roosevelt; please investigate H.R. 622. Follow this link for the short story.
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