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Old 08-11-2012, 08:50 PM
 
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This one project will not destroy our way of life, thats true. But it's the beginning of a slippery slope. We're fine without it.
If there is no mine there will be people without jobs who would have had jobs with the mine. They're not fine without it, they'll be on welfare.

I understand your point, but we need to encourage a business friendly environment to have a good standard of living for the most people.
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Old 08-11-2012, 11:49 PM
 
Location: Bethel, Alaska
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This one project will not destroy our way of life, thats true. But it's the beginning of a slippery slope. We're fine without it.
Do you fish or live in Bristol Bay? I live at the northern end of it, but the mine isn't near the headwaters of the Kuskokwim. There isn't a lot of jobs out this way in the smaller villages. Not everyone who lives on Bristol Bay has a permit, most of them are from Washington State. Sure, there are some from the area that fish there, but with all the high prices of fuel and low prices of fish there isn't much money being made. Most of the money goes outside Alaska, even the fish. Most of the stores in Bethel carry Copper River Red Salmon, no kings from anywhere on the AYK(Arctic Yukon Kuskokwim) River system.

Can you explain what part of this mine will destroy your way of life? If it ever comes to pass, hell, I might apply for a job there. I do have a good paying job here in Bethel as it is. It won't bother me any if it gets open.
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Old 06-17-2013, 12:51 PM
 
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Can anyone provide me with some information about Dillingham? I am thinking about taking a job there and just wanted to know how outsiders are received? Is the housing very expensive and does anyone know of any houses for rent? What is the main source of heat oil or wood? How are the schools there I have two school age children. I know fishing is good there how about hunting? How is the winter weather there? Do they get a lot of snow or is it mostly wind? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.
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Old 06-17-2013, 02:34 PM
 
Location: Dangling from a mooses antlers
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Does anyone know how much security jobs at the mine will pay?
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Old 06-17-2013, 03:13 PM
 
Location: 112 Ocean Avenue
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Does anyone know how much security jobs at the mine will pay?
The days of job security are over. And where in world did you get the notion you'd get paid for that?
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Old 06-17-2013, 05:37 PM
 
Location: Palmer
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Most of the villages are withering away because there are few jobs for them in the area. They have to move to Anchorage etc to be able to support their families. They would prefer to stay in their hometown if they could earn a living. Mines like this one and Donlin Creek receive a lot of support from the locals for that reason.
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Old 06-18-2013, 08:37 AM
 
Location: Rust'n in Tustin
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Just because something pays money, doesn't mean it's good for the environment.

Sometime we have to look past the paycheck.
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Old 06-18-2013, 08:47 AM
 
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Just because something pays money, doesn't mean it's good for the environment.

Sometime we have to look past the paycheck.
The minerals will be mined somewhere, if not Pebble Mine it will be somewhere else. The environment everywhere is important. Preventing Pebble Mine won't stop environmental damage, it will just move it. Most likely to another country with fewer regulations, where more damage will be done.

The people who don't get a job and end up on welfare if Pebble Mine is prevented might not agree mining somewhere else was a great option. Not being able to get a job when needed provides great clarity.

Rather than trying to prevent a specific mining project, the focus should be on making sure best practices are used and improved to minimize environmental impact, while still allowing the project to be economically viable.
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Old 06-18-2013, 11:57 AM
 
Location: Dangling from a mooses antlers
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Just because something pays money, doesn't mean it's good for the environment.

Sometime we have to look past the paycheck.
Strange how it is that people with a paycheck are always giving that advice out.
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Old 06-18-2013, 11:14 PM
 
Location: Rust'n in Tustin
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Hey, you guys are right, cooking meth pays real well. You should give it a try.
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