There is a clash of cultures going on in the American West, and this has nothing to do with Brokeback Mountain. Humans and wildlife are facing growing pains as Americans continue to expand into the forested, mountainous regions of the country. Of course when people move in, they take the natural living spaces of the wildlife, and these creature must go somewhere...but where? Well that's the $25,o00 question. Any suggestions?
The article mentions the affluent Americans who are building in the area, and have not come to peace with their furry neighbors. Apparently all is fine and dandy so long as the animals don't do...well...animals things. Then the rich yuppies get upset. This reminds me of a situation in my home county. City dwellers with money are going out and building in the country...I can't blame them...Kingfisher County is gorgeous. However, they aren't real happy with the dirt roads, because it gets their cars dirty. So they've complained to the county commissioners. Of course the commissioners won't do anything because paving those many miles of roads costs money, and lots of it. I guess those city folk are just going to have to put up with a little mud on their tires!
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