The article emphasizes the importance of public lands as a shared resource for all Americans, regardless of wealth. It highlights current threats from Congress intending to sell parts of these lands to finance tax cuts for the wealthy, which has raised significant alarm. The author, experienced in land management, stresses how crucial these areas are for wildlife and recreation. He points to the support for public lands among diverse populations and reflects on the significance of collective access to these natural spaces.
Public lands are one of our country's great equalizers. It doesn't matter how much money you have - a billionaire and a bus driver both get the same access to our parks, deserts, rivers and forests.
For weeks, there have been indications that the Republican-controlled Congress was going to sell off chunks of this priceless shared heritage to pay for tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy.
Poll after poll shows that people of all stripes support public lands and want them conserved to protect wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation areas for future generations.
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