It seems as if any president who thought of this idea, or had it suggested to them, would do this under any circumstances, practically speaking, That is. It's a publicity activity, wherein families who go on trips to the national parks recall that individual who "protected" them in a positive light. Unfortunately, forbidding the collection of mineral specimens, and thereby upsetting those who might enjoy collecting as a hobby, or practice it as a line of work, seems to require little consideration as a "trade off". That is to say, the ire drawn by the policy, the ideology as seen by these people can be predicted to be of virtually no consequence with a great deal of certainty; and I am not saying that this particular action should be "of consequence", even if the action is wrong, incorrect, actually bizarre if "traditional" or "accepted", but that one should think it's a shame if there isn't more thought put into how land is protected by the federal government, in what specific capacities, and to what effect. -Peter Richards ______________________________________________
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