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Victories in South Dakota
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Victories in South Dakota

William S. Hahn
Article audio sponsored by The John Birch Society

In less than a week’s time, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission acted twice to deny private companies permits to construct carbon-capture pipelines. Navigator and Summit Carbon Solutions both got rude awakenings when the elected board chose to protect property rights rather than trample them.

As The New American has pointed out, elected officials who adhere to their oath to the Constitution are in the business of protecting God-given rights. South Dakotans are learning this firsthand.

While Navigator hasn’t yet pursued using eminent domain to gain access to land from owners who will not grant easements, Summit has, which hasn’t bought them any good will.

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