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Sharon Flynn's avatar

I have loved our national

Parks since I was a child. They should not be sold to private groups nor harvested for lumber nor mined. Hands off our parks MAGA’S!

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Dr. Stephanie Lovely's avatar

Absolutely! Thank you for reading, Sharon!

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Sharon Flynn's avatar

I thank you!

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Sharon Flynn's avatar

And the parks service should not be fired. Doing so is criminal. May the trees rise up and march on Washington! I know. I know, they can’t but we could wish!

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Dr. Stephanie Lovely's avatar

I have a friend who’s been caught up in all the public land drama. When she told me about the cuts and DOGE emails and the challenges by their union, she said, “I don’t know if it’s all illegal, but it’s not right.”

It just breaks my heart.

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Ms Jonington's avatar

Our parks are worth fighting for! And we’ll never back down.

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Dr. Stephanie Lovely's avatar

Yes! Thank you for reading!

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Carl Selfe's avatar

Rise. We have protests to do now. Good trouble.

https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/100-free-protest-signs?r=3m1bs

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Dr. Stephanie Lovely's avatar

Thanks for reading, Carl!

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Sam Jones's avatar

“But selling out is all they do.” 💯

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Dr. Stephanie Lovely's avatar

Thank you for reading, Sam!

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Barbara Upshaw's avatar

We didn’t have a lot of money when I was young in Pennsylvania, but my parents were determined that we 3 kids would see as much of the US as possible. If it wasn’t for the National and State Park Systems, it would not have been possible. We saw all but the Northwestern states with in that old staton wagon and tent trailer. Beautiful memories. The woods became my happy place. I am forever grateful for all of the wonderful Park employees who made my youth magical. What is happening now breaks my heart.

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Dr. Stephanie Lovely's avatar

That sounds like a childhood full of wonderful adventures! Thank you for sharing that experience and thank you for reading, Barbara!

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Scott Dworkin's avatar

Glad to see you’re writing more Dr. Lovely!

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Dr. Stephanie Lovely's avatar

Thank you for reading and sharing my writing!

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