Yes

Rerouting the pipes isn't going to do anything but make more mess. I feel they should cut it off completely and keep our environment healthy.

While many people may go against the Dakota Access Pipeline, it actually is a very successful way of transporting oil.

Scientists estimate it will poison almost 80% of Dakota's water and nature/wildlife with the drilling and extraction of the oil underneath. It is also on land they do not own technically but they are doing it anyway because they are selfish and want the money. It is true that it will produce many jobs in oil, but we can make more jobs for things that help the environment instead of killing it.

That's native land that should be protected not only that but it is destroying the environment and on land that is previously protected

1. Energy Security and Reliability
The Dakota Access Pipeline is a critical infrastructure project that plays a crucial role in ensuring energy security for the U.S. By providing a reliable and direct transportation route for North American oil (primarily from the Bakken region), DAPL reduces U.S. dependency on foreign oil, which enhances the nation's energy independence. Energy independence reduces vulnerability to geopolitical instability and fluctuations in global oil prices, which can have a direct impact on the economy.

2. Reduced Environmental Impact vs. Alternative Transport
On…  Read moree of the key arguments in favor of DAPL is that pipelines, when properly constructed and maintained, are a safer and more environmentally-friendly option for transporting oil compared to alternatives like rail or trucking. Research shows that pipelines have a much lower risk of spills per ton-mile than rail or road transportation. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, pipelines are the safest mode of transporting energy products, and they also emit far less carbon per unit of energy moved than trucks or trains.

The benefit of oil can significantly impact our economy, and we all can make money and profit from it.

I can provide you with some additional context, data, and statistics that support the "Yes" position on the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). It's important to note that the pipeline has been a topic of controversy, and there are both arguments in favor of and against its construction. Here are some points that proponents of DAPL have made:

Energy Security: The Dakota Access Pipeline plays a crucial role in enhancing energy security for the United States. It provides a more direct and efficient route to transport crude oil from the Bakken region in North Dakota to refineries in the…  Read more Midwest and Gulf Coast, reducing reliance on foreign oil imports. This, in turn, can stabilize domestic energy prices and reduce vulnerability to international supply disruptions.

No one wants someone to come onto your land that holds cultural significance and potentially destroy it.

if someone were to come into your community and take everything you know for there own benift you would be angry

If the pipeline is going to effect lands then we should move it somewhere it won’t because it would have the same effect without harming things.

I believe that we should be able to build just as long as we are careful and respectful of their burial grounds and the waters surrounding the area.

No more pollution should be produced from oil production anywhere in the US especially if it affects Native American tribes.

The Dakota Access Pipeline (or DAPL) was built by Energy Transfer Partners to transport crude oil from the Bakken field in North Dakota to Illinois (https://eelp.law.harvard.edu/).

we are quickly ruining our countries resources with development form private companies, there are extreme harmful consiquences to letting buissnesses do anything they want as long as the have the money to fund it.

I frankly do not care or concern myself with this question as it does not pertain to me at this time.

Gas prices are being raised due to our lack of ability to access fuel; finishing the pipeline makes cheaper gas for all

Why does the pipeline need to be in native american lands? Surely we have a way to just make it not enter those areas.

Progress doesn't happen over-night. We do need to shift our focus on alternative forms of clean energy. This process takes time. Americans are struggling to survive. Today we need jobs, Today we need affordable standards of living, So that tomorrow we can pursue and secure a better future for generations to come.