I am all in favor of energy independence, but very little attention by the “mainstream media” is being placed on the concerns of the Native American people that reside in areas where the proposed pipeline is to be located.
This situation is reminiscent of the treatment of Native Americans when America was first settled (invaded) by white men. In my opinion, I don’t care if the pipeline has to be detoured a thousand miles, if it is going to have a negative impact on the regional native people, it must be relocated, period!
Unless the Native Americans have another solution that accommodates their wishes, there is no other equitable solution. Donald Trump, surely has the wisdom to recognize this situation. To not do so, would be a travesty, and even myself as a supporter would lose respect for him. I hope he does the right thing here.