The Dakota Access pipeline is a 1,172 mile oil pipeline that stretches through North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and southern Illinois. The pipeline would allow oil companies to transport crude oil from North Dakota to oil refineries along the Eastern Seaboard. The pipeline’s construction was permitted by the participating state governments under eminent domain. Opponents of the pipeline (including several Native American tribes, including the Meskwaki and Sioux tribal nations) argue that the pipeline has the potential to pollute their water supply and destroy Native American burial sites. Proponents argue that the pipeline is necessary for the U.S. to achieve energy independence.
36% Yes |
64% No |
33% Yes |
52% No |
3% Yes, and the government should never be allowed to acquire land by eminent domain |
9% No, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land |
3% No, but drastically increase the amount of fines the company must pay in the event of an accident |
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@8JCJLWV3yrs3Y
Not enough knowledge to make an informed vote
@Jones4Potus2024Independent 8mos8MO
Yes, indigenous treaties must be respected and the environment protected
@9D47SPK9mos9MO
No, we should find a more sustainable alternative.
@8X2XSGM2yrs2Y
No, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land and the government should never be allowed to acquire land by eminent domain
@8ZLVPGF2yrs2Y
I don´t know enough about this to give an opinion.
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