One has to weigh the risks and gain.  Given all the permits and inspections , and how far Pebble is from rivers that could impact Bristol Bay , building Pebble is a smart move.  The big boys fighting against it are doing so to keep that area as they're private play ground.   The reason I'm gung ho for it is that area needs jobs .  The state needs private sector jobs.  If we built nothing based on what could happen , nothing would get built in this state.