[phs1986]

Again, you are either ignoring my post, or cant comprehend them.

Those 4 sites dont make up the entire 5%, they fall within it. For every mine site you can show that has some usage, I can show you 5 that are sitting vacant.

The gripe about elk numbers being low was because some groups had a lot of money invested in this project, anytime big money is involved, it becomes important.

And im not griping about creating areas for kids, I use the sportsplex, I actually coached a youth basketball team there for the past 3 years, so dont give me that crap. My point is that far more land remains unused, than is being put to good use. Why do we have to destroy land, pollute our streams and air? I want my kids to have things to do, I want kids in this area to have things, but I also want them to have safe drinking water, safe streams to fish and swim in. Not too much to ask.

I have an IQ that would astonish you so yes, I do comprehend rather well and no, I'm not ignoring your posts either. I'm no longer going to take part in this discussion as each and every time one is started on the topic of "mining" in general you always put negative posts in place and get upset when others disagree with you. You know my thoughts and opinions on this topic. I feel I need to say nothing more.