The Vote

With the elections less than a week away, the “Say No to the National Monument” referendum has dominated the local discourse. The current administration has instituted their agenda even if it means disregarding the will of the populace.

Consider any of the issues subject to intense national debate: gay marriage, immigration policies, health care, Ebola quarantines or Islamic terrorism; the administration has overridden the views of the American people and hoped that the populace would eventually accept their actions.

With such a mindset, does anyone think that if the administration felt compelled to designate this area as a national monument, they would consider local input?  Not Likely! The best thing going for Island Park is that President Obama is from Hawaii and has focused his attention on designating a significant area of ocean surrounding the islands as a national monument. Hawaiian residents are sharing our concerns but seem to be in the crosshairs.

While someone else’s troubles are never a reason to rejoice, Island Park is in fly-over country and not likely to hold the attention of the current administration. The vote by Fremont County residents regarding the national monument next week is a good thing. Do not doubt that if the administration wanted to designate Island Park as a national monument, a “no vote” could not dissuade them.