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Allismemoir's avatar

this makes it clear how we are all neighbors in this travesty

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Linda Squibb's avatar

Well said and researched Katie! Our national parks are treasures and we need to protect them and keep them open and managed well for future generations. They are places that educate all americans about nature, wildlife, and provide an opportunity to recreate in the great outdoors. What an outrage! Keep speaking out for us! We can't let these guys get away with this!

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Luann McVey's avatar

Thank you, Katie. It was shocking to see the article in the Juneau Empire stating that only 2 out of 30 US Forest Service employees were left to manage and support the thousands of visitors who flood the trails and Visitor Center surrounding the Mendenhall every summer. That glacier is one of the biggest tourist destinations in Southeast Alaska. To think that a couple of rich guys consider themselves qualified to decide which federal employees in our state “deserve” to lose their jobs is laughable. They - and their band of thieves and liars - are the ones who have to go!

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Annie Boochever's avatar

You said this perfectly. Thanks for speaking out, Katie. It is heartbreaking and so upsetting.

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Katie Bausler's avatar

Thank you Ann. Yes, such a ridiculous situation.

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Linda Kruger's avatar

Nicely presented! Having spent 28 years with the US Forest Service I can attest to the hard work and dedication Forest Service, Park Service and BLM employees bring to their jobs. Most aren't doing it for the money but for the love of the job. What is happening is insulting and immoral.

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Katie Bausler's avatar

It sure is. Thanks for sharing your perspective Linda!

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

Not only is it a head slam to be fired to abruptly, but also to have the dismissal letter in such a callous manner is soul-crushing. I've been thinking of the wonderful experiences we've enjoyed in our National Parks or anywhere in the hinterlands where rangers have made a difference. Thank you for this heart-breaking report, Katie. I believe people need to understand what they are taking so much for granted.

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Katie Bausler's avatar

Thank you for sharing your comment Sue. Yes indeed.

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

I'm going to write a story for my page about people recreating in rural towns and wilderness. I'd like to link your story to it if you don't mind.

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Katie Bausler's avatar

yes please!

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Kimberly Metcalfe's avatar

Excellent post, Katie. The firings by the richest man in the world and the guy who’s too busy golfing to do the job himself are an outrage. I hope everyone keeps on contacting our Congressional delegation to register our outrage.

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Katie Bausler's avatar

Yes, yes and yes! Thanks KIm.

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