[jinx'sboy]

Chaffetz's second bill..... https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/jan/31/public-lands-sell-congress-bureau-management-chaffetz

[Stefan]

Interesting. Most of those areas are in Nevada and New Mexico...since the Clinton days of yore as identified. Many don't have legal access to the property....maybe surrounded by private property? The most troubling areas I think would be those who would like to hunt.

[Waterman]

Representative. Chaffetz bills are based on legislation written by ALEC. American Legislative Exchange Council. This a Koch funded group designed to push legislation at the state level. Alec is responsible for laws such as Florida's stand your ground. Selling off BLM lands is just the start of a clearance sale of all public lands that are held in trust for future generations. Call or write your senators and representatives. Legislative switchboard. 800 562 6000 All they need is a zip code to connect you to your representative.

[Schenk]

[gb]

What all of these folks need is a Facebook page/Twitter account that mimics the politician's own account so that the general public can be made to see that these goofs are not out to help the public.

[Malachai Constant]

I always thought politicians should have to put patches on their suits like NASCAR drivers with the names of their corporate sponsors.

[Chief Joseph]

[PorcupinePhobia]

Eric. Sounds like you have a unique and informed view, perhaps you could guide us in gathering information?

[Abert]

Statement from Chaffetz on Instagram last night:

[treeswarper]

What lies below or above this land to make it desirable to a purchaser?

[Schenk]

[Frango]

Looks like he heard the people. I like that in a politician. http://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/news/conservation-news/house-drops-plan-to-sell-public-lands/?utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter01

[fairweather friend]

Please do not think for one minute that this ends their quest to take public land from the public. The bill that Utah Representative Chaffetz introduced was written by the American Legislative Exchange Council or ALEC. ALEC is a group funded by the Koch Brothers to produce, disseminate, and pass this kind of harmful legislation and they don't quit... ever. It will just get reworded and repackaged as something else or slipped into another bill when no one is looking. I can just see this kind of bill being passed in the future "to aid the war effort" or some such nonsense. Also, please note that the companion bill recently introduced by Utah Representative Bishop which seeks to change BLM rules to make these transfers easier to do, has NOT been withdrawn. The Guardian published a much better description about these bills and the backlash they have unleashed from outdoorsmen and women of all types. Here's the link: Chaffetz withdraws bill Also, the most important thing to remember is that YOU can stop this kind of legislation from ever being passed by letting your elected representatives know (in no uncertain terms) that you will not tolerate them voting for this theft. When your rep comes back home for a townhall meeting, let them know where you stand. Then, the next time this crap pops up for a vote, they'll think twice about voting for it. HERE is a list of upcoming townhall meetings all across the US. For example, Dan Newhouse, the WA-4 Rep, will be hosting a townhall meeting at the Omak City Hall on Monday, January 6th at 11:00 am. It would be nice to send Dan back to DC with his ears ringing so he'll remember to keep his hands off public lands.

[joker]

Good points, ff! Thanks for the thoughtful and detailed post.

[Klapton]