[BCNnet] Endangered Species

[Gary J Sibio]

I can understand why people would not want to see these species removed 
from the Endangered Species List but I believe it should be done as long 
as the facts bear it out and that seems to be the case.

If no species ever comes off the list then opponents of the legislation 
can claim that it is ineffective and, therefore, useless. Why bother 
having the list at all if it does no good. It is also dishonest to say 
that a species is endangered or threatened when it is not and that 
erodes the credibility of those who say they are. If you have no 
credibility, the public is not going to pay attention to what you have 
to say when you talk about a species that truly does need the protection.

Just my two cents.

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Gary J Sibio
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