We often think of archaeological site looting as a problem plaguing other countries that are too poor to afford to protect their sites, or lacking in the kind of cultural awareness that makes us superior to the less civilized peoples of the world. As this article makes clear, though, sites in America are being looted and we spend almost nothing to protect them. Here's the money quote from the article:
Vance, who traveled across the country for the session, said his job is hindered by a lack of manpower; he and two other officers are responsible for watching over about 3 million acres.
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