Posted by Ed on November 01, 2002 at 15:13:52:
In Reply to: The Blame Game posted by Eleena Oak on October 31, 2002 at 18:11:11:
I think for one reason, or another, we all want the same thing: A healthy and clean environment, with abundant and thriving native life. Weather you are there for just sight seeing, or catching dinner, or taking pictures.
I agree that something should be done. I also agree that limiting the take is a crucial step.
However, where I DO have a problem with is allowing the commercial guys to WIPE THE REEFS CLEAN, all in the name of "conservation", with "feel-good-lets-fool-the-public-and-rape-the-ocean-and-make-a-buck" kind of laws, being empowered partially by well-intentioned people whom are fooled into thinking that this is done for the good of the envrionment, resources, and the public