As many may know over the past several months, there has been protests in North Dakota against a pipeline construction. The pipeline would be used to run oil through North and South Dakota and Iowa into Illinois to a shipping point. Although, The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has been fighting against the army corps pipeline in order to protect their tribe and treaties. The tribe fears that there could be a leakage in the pipeline which would cause pollution to the tribe's drinking water. In their treaties it states that "the federal government is obligated to consider a tribe's welfare when making decisions that affect the tribe," With all this in mind it is said that the 3.8 billion project could get cleared as early as Wednesday. The tribe vows to keep fighting and will not let their guards down. Former President Obama and his administration had agreed and found that the treaty rights need to met and respected. Although, it is said that Trump may reverse that decision, clearing the pipeline to work. If this happens this will continue the endless cycle of Native American rights being withdrawn and treaties being broken
Questions:
1. Do you think the Pipeline should be put to work?
2. Do you think the government is doing what they're suppose to with the treaty?
3. Thoughts on Trump reversal decision?
4. Do you believe that the protests and marches will stop the pipeline from happening?
No, I don't think that they should go through with the pipeline; at least not there. I believe that the government should be considerate of the tribes, just like Obama was willing to do. However, if Trump reverses that, it wouldn't be fair, especially because they already agreed to not interfere with their land. Hopefully the protests and marches will prevent the pipeline, but we'll just have to wait and see.
ReplyDeleteI don't think the pipeline should be put to work. I think theyre not really caring about the treaty and doing whatever they wish to do to benefit the government. I don't think having riots, marching, or having "peace full protests" will do anything to help this, it'll gather a lot of the people that all think the same thing which is great but it wont make a difference with what the government will end up doing.
ReplyDeleteI don't believe Trump's reversal is a good idea. Obama had already made a decision to respect the tribe and uphold the treaty. Changing it goes against our country's values and would violate the tribe's rights.
ReplyDeleteI think the pipeline should only be put to work if it does not compromise the safety and legal ramifications around the tribes who are entitled to the sanctity of their land. I think since Trump is the leader of this country the sad reality might happen, and the pipeline will be built. I don't think he really cares about the protests so only time will tell.
ReplyDeleteI agree with matthew yan$$, if they aren't able to come to an agreement then the pipeline shouldn't be put it. The protests and marches will be a way to get people voices out there but in reality it really doesn't do anything but it does bring attention to the situation which may catch the eyes of some important people and maybe they'll make a difference.
ReplyDeleteI think the pipeline should be put to work because it will create more jobs and income. However, for the people that do not agree with it I would bet that protests and all will definitely put a halt to the construction.
ReplyDeleteUsing cost-benefit analysis, I have concluded that building the pipeline is worth. Although the drawbacks would be Native American opposition, environmental impact, and 3.8 billion dollars, the payoff, which includes new jobs, better infrastructure, and national income, is comparatively more rewarding.
ReplyDeleteI agree with people with the pipeline should work because they will have more jobs however there will be protests.
ReplyDeleteI do not think the pipeline would be a good idea to be put to work. Trumps reversal decisions is not the best isn't a good idea because Obama had already wanted to uphold the treaty. I do not think the protests and marches will stop the pipeline from happening.
ReplyDeleteI do not believe it should be put to work because we made an agreement with them and we should stick with it. They do not even care about the treaty anymore all they care about is the money. I do not beleive that it will stop them at all. They will just work around it and find ways to move them "legally"
ReplyDeleteI don't think they should put the pipeline should be put to work. But, as you mentioned, Trump is thinking of clearing for the pipeline to work, and knowing him, protest will probably mean nothing to him, and he will most likely do it anyway.
ReplyDeleteI do not think that the pipeline should be put to work the government should respect the treaty and should care about the tribes welfare and either decide to relocate the pipeline or pause and find a better or new solution to the problem because right now with all the protests it shows how many people are against it and these people should be heard and taken into account
ReplyDeleteThis particular venture of the new trump administration reeks of spite and racial bias to me. Besides being plain immoral, sending a construction project straight through native american lands when they have not only not given consent, but have openly opposed its construction, it is not in accordance with principles of the constitution. Everyone has the right to property. land is property as well, and this is being forcefully taken.
ReplyDeleteNo, its displacing millions of people and pushing them out of their homes. The fact its native land and he has no consent is wrong. No, they're doing the wrong thing in this situation. Protests will not stop anything, but they will help people get their voice heard.
ReplyDeleteI think they should only do the pipeline if it does not disturb anyone or anything around it. I do not know if the government is doing the right thing in regards to the treaty but I hope they respect the treaty and listen to the people.
ReplyDeleteIf there is a treaty involved, the pipeline should not be put to work. They have to follow this treaty, otherwise the government will lose more support.
ReplyDeleteI dont think the treaty should be able to be overturned so easily. I think that someone who worked so hard to get something passes should not be able to have it overturned so easily
ReplyDeleteAllowing Trump to go in and reverse the agreement made between the native american tribe and President Obama is basically allowing one person (the natives) to be tried for the same "crime" twice. What was agreed on by the previous president should not be dismissed so readily
ReplyDeleteI do not think the pipeline should be put to work because it would hurt the tribes that live there and hurt the environment even more. If there already is a treaty to respect and protect the tribes then we should be following what the treaty states. If they were to go against the treaty, the government will lose support and the protests will not stop.
ReplyDeleteI do not think the pipeline should be put to work because it will be invading The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe territory. Its not really clear, but I think that the government should be fighting more for not building the pipeline and be on the side of the tribe. I don't really agree with Trumps decision to try and reverse the decision but at the end of the day I don't think that trump will reverse the decision. I don't think that marches and protests will do much to stop the pipeline from being built, it can limit and maybe delay the process but it won't stop it from happening if it happens.
ReplyDeleteI think they should not follow through with the pipeline. The tribe's voice should be heard and the government should be ensuring that the tribe's needs are met. The agreement with the tribe should be fulfilled and their water should be protected.
ReplyDeleteI believe that this is a really hard decision to make. There is obviously a huge risk with leakage, but this pipeline will help the country meet energy needs. I definitely think that the government should consider and go over the treaty more before taking any action, and maybe look to make some sort of compromise.
ReplyDeleteI do not think they should follow through with the pipeline. Although it will create another source to help the country's energy needs, the risk with pollution from leakage into water sources and other areas of the environment will have more prominent effects. I do not think the agreement with the tribes should be ignored in this situation, and the public is responding negatively to the situation, which would pose more ongoing issues.
ReplyDeleteI do not think the pipeline should be executed. The risk of heavy pollution is too risky and can have lasting effects. It would be beneficial by providing another source of energy, but it is not worth it.
ReplyDeleteI don't think the pipeline should continue to be built because it goes through the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's land. The pipeline could leak and affect the water that they drink. I think that enough awareness from the protests can stop them from building the pipeline.
ReplyDeletei am not very familiar with the treaty but I do hope the government will do whatever it can to ensure the safety our America's own natives.
ReplyDeleteI do not think that the pipeline should be built because it could have a negative affect on the environment. The government is not doing what they are supposed to with the treaty, they are just doing whatever they can to have the treaty work in their favor. It is not fair that Trump can reverse the decision after it was agreed that they would not go through with the construction of the pipeline.
ReplyDeleteI think that the pipeline was only a good idea because we would be getting valuable resources as well as getting the jobs that we need. However, relocating all the natives that live there already would be inhumane. I really don't think that they are honoring the treaty at all. I kind of expected trump to reverse the decision just because he is very determined that America is self sufficient. I think the fact that Trump reversed the decision showed that all of the protests and marches show that Trump doesn't really care what anyone thinks and hes going to go ahead and do whatever he wants.
ReplyDeleteI don't believe that the pipeline should be put into effect. By building this pipeline, it has the possibility of harming hundreds of peoples' water supply. The tribe should be allowed a larger say in this due to it being on their land.
ReplyDeleteI do not think that protesting will stop the pipeline from being created for Trump will continue to pursue his ideal installment. I also agree with Lauryn in the case that the pipeline should not be built for the reason that the cost would be more than what the benefit is.
ReplyDeleteI do not think that the pipeline should be built. But I also agree with Siua that protesting the construction of this pipeline will be able to stop Trump from doing what he feels is necessary.
ReplyDeleteI don't believe that the pipeline should be built. If it's necessary for it to be built, then it should be relocated somewhere else where people won't be harmed. It's not fair to the tribe especially after there was a deal previously made about leaving their area alone.
ReplyDeleteThe pipe line should not be built because it will effect the people around the pipe line. However I think if people keel protesting they government will have no choice but to do what the people want.
ReplyDeleteI do not think that the pipeline should be built because it will negatively affect many people's lives.
ReplyDeleteI don't think the pipeline should be built, because it will harm the environment. I don't think the government knows what they are doing with the treaty. I don't think the protests and marches will help the building of the pipe.
ReplyDeleteI don't think that the pipeline should be put to work because the tribe and treaties should be protected. Trump's reversal would also be a bad idea. These decisions will not be positive because protests and marches may start unnecessary chaos.
ReplyDeleteIt is known that the Obama administration supported such project and its construction until severe public backlash. This project has been in the interests of both parties in D.C. in some respects, and the project was going to be done whether it was right or not. The project itself is very stubborn in its leadership, and there should be accommodations to divert the pipeline if it could be done, but something as necessary as energy transportation is hard to stop.
ReplyDeleteIf the pipeline project will harm the tribe and families the government should consider this and do its best to ensure nobody will get hurt other than this I think it will be a great project.
ReplyDeleteThey need to consider how the pipeline project will impact the lives of the people who live there and the people of the tribes. I would need to be more informed to make an educated decision on whether they should continue the project.
ReplyDeleteI think that they shouldn't build the pipeline because of how much it will affect the people that live there.
ReplyDeleteI don´t think that the pipeline should be put into place. I think that by building the pipeline they would be disregarding what was written and agreed upon in the treaty. I am not really surprised by Trump´s reversal decision because he does things as he wants rather than with the opinion of the people. I don know if marches and protests will stop the pipeline from being put into place because Trump has still made decisions despite the countless marches and protests throughout the country.
ReplyDeleteThey are over looking the amount of people who are prone to be affected to their project.
ReplyDeleteI think the pipeline should only be put to work if it does not mess with the safety and legal lands around the tribes who are entitled to their land. I think since Trump is the leader of this country the sad reality is that this might happen, and the pipeline will be built. He has proven to not care about protests and only get worse and perform worse when protests take place, so those do not affect him in a negative way.
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