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Originally Posted by DZ
Looks like RISAA is trying to hold the shops hostage to their view - shame on RISAA.
DZ
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This statement is completely false. The following is text from a post Steve Medeiros made today on SNESA responding to someone who suggested a boycott of shops that oppose the ban:
Let start a Boycott. I just sent a Email to Dave at Ocean State Tackle.
> Email address are ( Found on Web Page)
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Suggest we slow down, Ed.
True, this is an important issue, but is it worth fracturing the recreational
fishing community? Is it worth hard feelings with our friends? Is it worth
hurting local bait shops?
I don't think so.
In a few months, this menhaden deal will be behind us. We may win, or we may
lose, but by summer I'll wager that everyone here will be talking about fishing
and other topics.
Let's NOT leave a trail of hurt, bitterness and broken friendships behind.
Thank the bait shops that have supported this issue.
Save the email campaign for our state legislators when this bill comes forward.
There will be plenty of work to do very soon.
Steve