Quote:Curious if eminent domain is being used here?

 

Apparently not.  Though 99.98% of the pipeline is installed on private property, in the majority of cases it's in areas that already have utility easements in place.

 

Here's a fun fact.  The "protesters" supposedly are concerned about possible contamination to their water supply.  The problem is that there are already 7 other pipelines in operation where this one will cross, and this one will actually be buried deeper which would protect their water supply better than existing infrastructure.

 

While I suspect that yes, there are some Sioux tribe members concerned about the impact to their water supply, but I would bet that the vast majority of the "protesters", especially the violent ones are "bought and paid for" or just anti-oil liberals.

 

---