Banning more ATVs

I am a native Idahoan, an active hunter and ATV rider. I try to keep up on issues by scanning the internet to learn more about things. I was appalled to read that our Congressman Simpson has sided with the environmentalists to establish another “wildemess” area and create another area were ATVs are banned. ATVs are already banned for hunting, so will this be the next kind of Eco-terrorist attack we will have to fight off?

ATVs
It seems that the Idaho Parks & Recreation Department tried to establish a 600-mile lone trail system in Custer and Butte counties, similar to what we have in Utah. But the California transplants in Blaine County wanted none of it, so using backdoor politics; they got Congressman Simpson to introduce the “Central Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act (CIEDRA). This act sets aside 300,000 acres of land for “wildemess” in Custer County, boosts the economy of Blaine County while banning ATV use. Simpson has kept this quiet by hiding it under the name of “Economic Develop-ment” - ha!

Wilderness
The area is known as the “Boulder-White Clouds,” which is public land that is grazing land and a recreation area for hunters, ATVs, jeeps, campers, and horseback riders. This is not a pristine wilderness area. It has roads and camping areas. But Simpson has aligned with the liberals to set aside this area. The banning of ATVs is being offset by the establishment of ATV Parks in Boise, Twin Falls, Pocatello, and Idaho Falls. These ATV Parks, allow ATV riders to go around on a circular track. Wow, what fun, I can’t wait!

Economics
According to the Challis Messenger, the Custer County newspaper, the wilderness area established by CIEDRA will be of no economic benefit to Custer County, but will be of a great economic benefit to the Sun Valley resorts.

Be aware
If this is what Simpson and the liberal environmentalists have in mind to keep ATVs and grazing off public lands, then, our county’s mountains are a prime candidate for such Ecoterrorism.

Simpson, I am voting against you for this one!

B.W. Smith
Preston