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my comment and points to consider
- To: "'carolinabirds@duke.edu'" <carolinabirds@duke.edu>
- Subject: my comment and points to consider
- From: "Harrold, Eric S" <esharrol@email.uncc.edu>
- Date: Tue, 7 May 2002 21:54:13 -0400
- Sender: carolinabirds-owner@acpub.duke.edu
Folks who interpreted my ending comment to Mike as a light-hearted joke on
my part are in the right frame of mind as far as what I meant with it in
terms of the post.
For those who don't like to discuss politics (as they relate to any topic),
allow me to make a couple of points:
1) I think the recently debated ANWR drilling issue serves as evidence that
there is a strong dichotomy between the two major political entities in this
country with respect to how they view and handle natural resource issues and
would of course include birds
2) I will hold conservative birders accountable when the last Cerulean
Warbler, Golden-winged Warbler, and Piping Plover disappear just as I will
hold conservative hunters/falconers accountable when the last wild
populations of Bobwhite (almost the case now) and Sage Grouse are
extirpated.
3) If birders, falconers, and hunters (Yes I realize that this is a birding
forum) can't or won't meaningfully discuss politics as they pertain to avian
conservation issues then the future is anything but bright.
4) I have observed Will to state that Carolinabirds is for the discussion of
topics pertaining to birds and birding in the Carolinas. As politics
ultimately affect birds and their future, I don't see why it wouldn't be
appropriate to have deep, thought-provoking discussions on this forum if one
chose to. As Will is the owner/moderator, perhaps he could give us his
perspective on the subject.
5) Why do we need "thought police" when we have what's called a delete
button????
Sincerely,
Eric Harrold
Charlotte, NC