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Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

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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65%
No
32%
Yes
50%
No
3%
Yes, and the government should never be allowed to acquire land by eminent domain
11%
No, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land
4%
No, but drastically increase the amount of fines the company must pay in the event of an accident

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 @8JCJLWV from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

Not enough knowledge to make an informed vote

  @Jones4Potus2024Independent  from Oregon  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, indigenous treaties must be respected and the environment protected

 @8N5DRPD from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

Not as of yet

 @9D68NLB from Virginia  answered…2yrs2Y

No but should have to pay a land use fee to the Native Americans

 @9GJTNP9 from Maryland  answered…1yr1Y

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.

 @9D47SPK from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

No, we should find a more sustainable alternative.

 @9HRD7WF from California  answered…1yr1Y

No, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land. Additionally, extremely increase the amount of fines the company must pay in the event of an accident.

 @9FQ8SPF from Minnesota  answered…1yr1Y

Drill, Baby, Drill

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