text: In spite of my pro development general attitude, I am anti-Pebble because of the entire concept involved is badly flawed.  It would create the largest open pit mine in the world, produce vast quantities of toxic chemicals which would constitute an essentially eternal threat to downstream areas.  The principle of restoring a mined area, and the principle of proper isolation and disposal of toxic waste apparently never were considered (no doubt because it would cost more to do so).  If you cannot cost justify a project that will not ruin the beauty of Alaska nor insure its environmental safety for all time, then the project should not even be proposed, never mind approved.  Even if you are a conservative and pro development in your outlook.