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Federally authorized “consultation” run amuck. Although it’s costing much $$$, without the consent of those footing the extra expense, zero information is given on artifacts or graves. The website does not identify anything (http://narragansettindiannation.org/history/historic-preservation/). I expect to see pins on a map with gps coords, and detailed descriptions and photos, attested to by experts. Nothing but rumors and speculation.

These “change.org” style petitions, used in this way, are evil. It undermines our constitutional processes. If you want to “petition” effectively, it used to be you contacted your elected government officials. They are accountable, not some non-transparent website the validity of which is anyone’s guess, and not some non-transparent neighborhood association which acts like a parallel government entity. The problem is, our elected officials refuse to answer questions, and instead work this shell game. They say: Don’t talk to me, just talk to this website, where everyone just agrees to what we already decided for you.