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David K
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The mines in Baja from the last two centuries are some of the most interesting attractions. Last summer we visited Real de Santa Ana and Pozo Aleman.
I am sure they looked like a dump and scar when they were working. Today's mines have regulations that didn't exist in the past.
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Barry A.
Diana--------I basically agree with you, but if the Mining Company can't make a decent profit they will shut down, and may even pull out. Everything
is a tradeoff, and normally Corporations will do whatever is viable and feasible under the unique circumstances they find themselves in--------but
they seldom want to shoot themselves in the foot generally speaking.
I guess I have more faith in "Corporations" doing the "right thing" than most, but yes they normally do look out for themselves first-------?!?!?!?
"Environmental damage" is a relative and often vague subject, IMO. Like Pres. Obama always says, we want a "balanced approach." 
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Ah yes, your faith is definitely different than mine. Unfortunately the history of corporations, especially mining corporations, working in other
countries is not good. They tend to exploit rather than develop. Yes, they have a bottom line to meet, but at what expense? And Obama is correct.
As a separate off topic aside--- did you know that the LADWP is the 13th most hated company in the country?
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Barry A.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
| Quote: | Originally posted by Barry A.
Diana--------I basically agree with you, but if the Mining Company can't make a decent profit they will shut down, and may even pull out. Everything
is a tradeoff, and normally Corporations will do whatever is viable and feasible under the unique circumstances they find themselves in--------but
they seldom want to shoot themselves in the foot generally speaking.
I guess I have more faith in "Corporations" doing the "right thing" than most, but yes they normally do look out for themselves first-------?!?!?!?
"Environmental damage" is a relative and often vague subject, IMO. Like Pres. Obama always says, we want a "balanced approach."
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As a separate off topic aside--- did you know that the LADWP is the 13th most hated company in the country? |
DWP (LA Dept. of water and power) wow, no I didn't!!! but I guess it does not surprise me. DWP understandably (thirst for water and survival) have
been ripping off the Eastern Sierra (Owens Valley N. to Mono Lake) for many years with a strangle-hold on water-rights & water aqua-ducted to LA.
I must admit that as a consequence the Eastern Sierra has pretty much remained sorta pristine as few can develop anything without sufficient
water-----a positive consequence from an environmental point of view and for we nature-lovers, but hard on the locals.
For people to "hate" DWP is silly to me-------DWP is just doing what they were chartered to do---provide water for LA, which back then when they came
to Owens Valley was critical for their survival and growth. Now, most water for LA comes from elsewhere, but LA does not want to lose their
ace-in-the-hole water from wherever they can get it. I can't blame them for that.
Thanks for the info.
Barry
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Skeet/Loreto
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Diana. did you know that they had a small ShootingWar in 1931 over the Water Rights from the Owens Valley.
I lived and worked in Bishop and surrounding area for 4 years and really enjoyed that there were not too many people fishing the Owens River. It is
still Isolated compared to many places.
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
Diana. did you know that they had a small ShootingWar in 1931 over the Water Rights from the Owens Valley.
I lived and worked in Bishop and surrounding area for 4 years and really enjoyed that there were not too many people fishing the Owens River. It is
still Isolated compared to many places.
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Yes Skeet, I did know that, and we are now enjoying living here a lot. While so far no shooting, the water battle goes on and on. Lots of great
fishing areas.
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