ysabetwordsmith | Petition: Stop Oil Drilling Near Bear Butte (Reply)

Please sign this petition to protect Bear Butte from oil drilling.

I was appalled to discover that the government has illegally granted a permit for oil drilling near Bear Butte, South Dakota. First, proper notification and comment procedures were not followed, hence the permit is not legally valid. Second, this is sacred ground. That makes it socially unsuitable for drilling or other destructive practices. Third, for the more aware people, that little mountain is both alert and active. It has a reputation for causing mechanical malfunctions in gear belonging to people who offend it, along with various other mishaps. So yeah, not a good place for fancy equipment -- the chance of accident goes WAY up. I've been there. It's gorgeous, inspiring territory. It's not safe to mess with.