Importing non-native species - Turtle smugglers

[remains4u]

I must not be able to articulate my view, unless I am direct and to the point....
I think ALL life, both Plants and Animals, have the right to survive anywhere on this planet.
No single species has more importance than an other....It seems only the cute, fuzzy, or interesting get attention. ( Paris Hilton and Tom Cruse come to mind)
I think it is arrogant for Humans to think that we have some sort of power over nature. That we can stop the inevitable!
We (Humans) are also part of nature, and as such, our presence here on this planet WILL have consequences. We should treat ALL life with respect.

I happen to believe in GOD. I believe he is in control. I believe I should do my best to protect ALL life. Take only what I need.

What I find interesting about conversations with those that do NOT believe in GOD, is that they believe in evolution, but somehow they think the evolutionary process has stopped, and without HUMAN INTERVENTION all will be lost, and It is all our fault.

I should keep this brief, but I want to suggest something....This is something I do around my house.
I found that I don't have to kill ants.....All I have to do is provide them food OUTSIDE and they never come in my house...Win Win. I can live with them outside and they don't have to die. (I don't think I could kill all of them anyway)