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Originally Posted by hi_im_god
i get that.
it made a point about the tension between the american drive for extraction of valuable resources and the american drive to preserve unique landscapes (and later important environments).
and there's no doubt about which drive was labeled a higher one.
on the other hand, i'm pretty happy that 120 years ago someone decide it was worthwhile that i would get to enjoy an unspoiled wilderness if i chose to go to the trouble.
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agreed, TR did a great thing establishing the park service. i more enjoy the historic sites. alot of them have great scenery too.