The U.S. currently has 59 areas of land in 27 different states that are designated as National Parks by the federal government. The National Park Service Organic Act was signed into law in 1916 "To conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."
95% Yes |
5% No |
89% Yes |
4% No |
3% Yes, but allow more recreational access |
1% No, the government currently owns too much land |
2% Yes, but allow limited logging, drilling, and mining |
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1% Yes, and the government should protect more land |
See how support for each position on “National Parks” has changed over time for 16.8m America voters.
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See how importance of “National Parks” has changed over time for 16.8m America voters.
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@4RWBHXS3yrs3Y
Run it like a business. Charge realistic entry fees. Restart the WPA. Get fit healthy people working to preserve park improvements and access.
@4S8GF993yrs3Y
Why should a citizen who never wants nor can afford to visit these places be held responsible? They should be offered and run by private enterprises with feasible plans for mainteneses from reasonable attendance fees. The only roll the Government should with them is crime and regulation of attendance fees the same way they addressed the airline industry.
@4RWHTC53yrs3Y
The national parks are the people's parks and not BIG government. Preserving and protecting YES... Handing that responsibility over to the Fascists NO!
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