While I understand the author's argument for permitting reform (local opinion, 25 May), the greater urgency is for reform (repeal?) of the 1872 mining law that allows for exploitation of public resources by foreign companies. Let me suggest that any reform of the permitting process be done in conjunction with a complete overhaul of the 1872 mining law.
John McLean
Northeast side
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