Marc: Old Debate, Same Outcome

The Idaho Legislature has devoted considerable time and money over the last few months to an analysis of how the state might take over the public lands in Idaho that have been owned since statehood (and before) by all of us – meaning all American citizens – and managed by the federal government. Never mind that the effort would likely be declared unconstitutional or that the U.S. Congress would never permit such a wholesale transfer, the movement has once again gained some modest traction in the American West. This latest effort will doubtless fade, as earlier ones have time and again, when the reality of managing the land collides with the fear of having to sell much of it in order for a state to afford ownership/ Marc Johnson , The Johnson Report. More here.

Question: I agree with Marc. Any legislator involved in the pursuit of this windmill is wasting time that might better be used serving his/her constituency. Are any of the three legislators in your district involved in this nonsense?