I remember the infamous 2000 election very well for only being about 9 years old. I remember the debates, and the Florida voting debacle, even though I was in Ohio at the time. However, I have no memory if the Homestead Airport debate. I am shocked that I have never even heard about it.
I remember the debates, but I had no idea that Gore was actively in favor of building an airport on a large portion of the Everglades. I can understand why it was so controversial. I am thankful that the House had the mindset to not pass it and not put the Airport through. I can’t even imagine what would have happened if the Airport was built, right on the Everglades. I really just can’t even fathom why they would even think it would be a good idea to destroy the Everglades. The Everglades are home to many different species of plant and animal life. I feel like that would have had a horrible effect on not only the natural environment of Florida, but the entire world as well.
I am glad that the debate about the construction of the Everglades Homestead Airport ended up in not happening. It’s encouraging to see the government take control of important environment issues and not just set them aside and not care about them. I had no idea that this issue ever existed, but I am glad that it turned out not happening. I can not believe I had never heard of this, maybe the rest of the United States needs to teach kids about current issues better, even if it is not in their specific state.
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