08-12-2008, 04:09 PM
Glen,
First I dont believe DDT is all that bad if used in a moderate and correct fashion: http://www.junkscience.com/ddtfaq.html
Next, look at all the good DU does for waterfowl and wetlands from Wiki: "Ducks Unlimited was founded by waterfowl hunters intent on preserving their recreational interests, and remains to this day a pro-hunting organization. Some other environmental groups and anti-hunting lobbyists have consequently had a historically difficult relationship with DU. These groups accuse DU of simply breeding ducks to be shot. Supporters counter that many species live in the habitat restored and protected by DU dollars, not just game birds, and DU continues to complete many more successful conservation projects than do its detractors. Furthermore, supporters contend it would be unrealistic to expect that the money for wetland conservation would be forthcoming if waterfowl had no recreational value to hunters."
This is what I mean by individuals or groups placing interests to resolve a problem. I think people should solve problems without govt help. The oil crisis will not be solved by the govt, but by individuals/groups/business. I do believe there are things the govt should do for the common good but those were pretty much laid out a long time ago by the founding fathers. Look how many park projects and small town solutions are done by people that care about their environment(ie people and places around them).
Oh the moon shot had much more to do with national defense, capitalism/economics and large amounts profits for a nation from a national science project.
Maybe if we "care" enough about hawaii's native raptors we can donate time and money to find a solution from the civilan side, instead of having the govt throw money at it.
Jared
First I dont believe DDT is all that bad if used in a moderate and correct fashion: http://www.junkscience.com/ddtfaq.html
Next, look at all the good DU does for waterfowl and wetlands from Wiki: "Ducks Unlimited was founded by waterfowl hunters intent on preserving their recreational interests, and remains to this day a pro-hunting organization. Some other environmental groups and anti-hunting lobbyists have consequently had a historically difficult relationship with DU. These groups accuse DU of simply breeding ducks to be shot. Supporters counter that many species live in the habitat restored and protected by DU dollars, not just game birds, and DU continues to complete many more successful conservation projects than do its detractors. Furthermore, supporters contend it would be unrealistic to expect that the money for wetland conservation would be forthcoming if waterfowl had no recreational value to hunters."
This is what I mean by individuals or groups placing interests to resolve a problem. I think people should solve problems without govt help. The oil crisis will not be solved by the govt, but by individuals/groups/business. I do believe there are things the govt should do for the common good but those were pretty much laid out a long time ago by the founding fathers. Look how many park projects and small town solutions are done by people that care about their environment(ie people and places around them).
Oh the moon shot had much more to do with national defense, capitalism/economics and large amounts profits for a nation from a national science project.
Maybe if we "care" enough about hawaii's native raptors we can donate time and money to find a solution from the civilan side, instead of having the govt throw money at it.
Jared
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