Friday, September 23, 2016

Native Americans and Dakota Access, Stage Two ABC News Article


This article on ABC News is about the tensions between many Native American tribes in North Dakota and Dakota Access. The Native Americans want to keep sacred sites for future generations while respecting nature and being peaceful. They also believe Dakota Access is going to damage the Missouri river water and their sacred sites. It seemed as though they were a little aggressive when three hundred Native American protestors against 14 officers tried to stop the bulldozers from demolishing these sacred sites. The article has a statement from a witness that believes it was chaotic but misunderstood. The Company wants to deliver sweet crude oil more cost effectively and environmentally responsible. Dakota Access has gotten permission from the landowners to put this pipeline through their private land. This is very important for people to read as American citizens. It is a tension that has been going on since we first settled America. It also involves our environment; Our Earth is very precious, since we only have one. Lastly it emphasizes communication and that is an important tool in any conflict or government situation.

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