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     I am pleased to see OPB discussing this important topic.  Your last program regarding LNG was a pleasant opportunity for the LNG representatives to broadcast their image of the wonderous opportunity LNG terminals and pipelines offer Oregonians.  I am hopeful that more voices of the affected landowners, concerned citizens, and informed environmentalists will be given an opportunity to educate the public in your program today.

     As an affected landowner I have been forced to learn about LNG and what a 36 inch pipeline driven through the coast range and interior valleys would mean for the lives of hundreds of Oregonians.  It is clear the gas is not intended for Oregon, as such a supply is far more than we could use here.  Whether it is to supply California, or whether the hidden agenda is to reverse the flow and export our domestic gas, their seizure of private lands by eminent domain is not appropriate, but rather a violation of our right to own land and be secure in our own homes.

   I won't list again the numerous disturbing environmental concerns, that others have described but I hope our community realizes in time that these projects have been hastily conceived; and the risks have been underestimated by the industry.  The stakes are enormous for our state and we must act now to prevent energy giants from changing the face of Oregon forever. 

posted 2 years ago
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