Paul,
Yeah I did read it...did you?
Let me quote part of that article: "The lawmakers said they had no specific legislative language yet, but listed goals including increased involvement by states, more incentives for private landowners, and strengthening scientific reviews before species are listed or critical habitat is designated.
How are we supposed to strengthen scientific reviews on species that are listed and the critical habitat if the ten-watt in the whitehouse doesnt fund the science?
I dont think this new legislation has anything to do with strengthing scientific reviews...I think its a way for the Shrub Administration to get around the ESA. If Shrub and the administration were serious about what they're saying...wouldnt you think they'd properly fund the science?
You guys need to wake up, not only is the coffee done...its completely boiled out of the pot...
As to the predator group...they arent getting their way...are they? Last I checked you could still buy a trappers license in MT, WY, ID, etc. etc. etc.
I think its great they get to stew over my legal right to public lands and public wildlife. If they ever become a real threat...I'll take the necassary actions THEN.
For presidential candidates...
I've always like H. Norman Schwarzkopf, great military background, a real hunter (who DOES know the difference between a killdeer and a dove), involved in conservation groups, and unlike Shrub didnt hide when it was time to serve his country, westpoint grad, seems honest.
Problem is, he's too smart to run...thusly we have choices like Shrub...sad really.