NationStates Jolt Archive

Ban land Decides:
"Don't Dam Our Rivers, Damnit!" Say Protesters

The Issue
A group of Greenpeace protesters have called for an end to a government proposal to begin damming rivers in Ban land to increase water supplies and generate power.

The Debate
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The Issue
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"Think before you open your mouth," says engineer Miranda Hendrikson. "While Ban land may have to pay the price in animal diversity, as well as adverse effects on the environment, do we really want fossil-fuel based plants polluting Ban land? If you use your common sense, I think you'll find that damming some rivers would be a good idea. Plus, think of how much the economy would benefit from all the jobs these projects would create."
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The Government Position
The government has yet to formalize a position on this issue.

If you wish, you may simply dismiss this issue.

Issue by: The Radical Libertarian Paradise of Frigben
Editor: Reploid Productions


what the hell is it on about :evil: :?: :?:

You're right, you have no clue. this issue's script has been broken since it first came up. It's been mentioned in a dozen threads and is being fixed. Stop making new threads without reading what has already been said.

This thread can be locked because it is redundant.