So many of these protesters wish to fly down to North Dakota to rally against the construction of an oil pipeline. And the foremost reason is their belief that the pipeline will leak and contaminate water.
But we have a 35 year old pipeline here in Alaska that crosses many major water courses. Why dont they protest that? Why dont they demand that the Alaska pipeline be immediately shut down? Why are they not assembling in Valdez right now or Prudhoe Bay and demanding that this pipeline be shut in immediately? Why fly to North Dakota when we have a "black snake (lol)" right here in our own backyard.
The truth is that they know deep down that the Alaska pipeline is good for them. The real reason for wanting to fly south is not for a pipeline protest. It is to feel important. They see groups from all over the world there and a sprinkling of movie stars. How exciting! They are missing out of the selfies etc.
We all love a good party