Letter: Without nature’s array of resources, capitalism would not be possible

(Erin Alberty | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Lakeshore Trail at Fish Lake leads to an overlook with a view of Pando, the largest aspen grove and most massive living thing known on Earth.It is important to recognize that nature is the source of capitalism; and the individual is the source of a great nation. Of course, ironclad founding principles like the Constitution and Bill of Rights are a crucial foundation giving individuals the bedrock of freedom to construct upon.

Without nature’s vast array of resources, capitalism would not be possible. Without a government focused on individual freedoms, and education, America cannot be great. Any actions that sacrifice nature for the attainment of…