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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Response rates from 5.4k Congressional District 24 voters.
38% Yes |
62% No |
35% Yes |
49% No |
3% Yes, and the government should never be allowed to acquire land by eminent domain |
10% No, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land |
3% No, but drastically increase the amount of fines the company must pay in the event of an accident |
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Unique answers from Congressional District 24 voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8JCJLWV4yrs4Y
Not enough knowledge to make an informed vote
Yes, indigenous treaties must be respected and the environment protected
@9D68NLB1yr1Y
No but should have to pay a land use fee to the Native Americans
@9GJTNP91yr1Y
Given the fact that climate change is a mounting problem the pipeline shouldn't be constructed. Moreover, eminent domain shouldn't be used to seize the land of indigenous people.
@9D47SPK1yr1Y
No, we should find a more sustainable alternative.
@9Q9RV225mos5MO
Due to my opposition of future oil projects and the issues it could cause for the nearby residents I would say I am not a fan
@9G9FVSP1yr1Y
we are having an energy crisis right now we need to improve and expand our oil and gas operations both current and future oil and gas refinery's
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