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Originally Posted by DZ
I'm not privy to the RISAA email list. But that black list had to originate somewhere. Someone at RISAA compiled it. It shouldn't have been done in my opinion.
DZ
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First -it was published on the SNESA list which is available for anyone to receive by signing up through the RISAA site. No secrets there.
Second: RISAA did compile the list of supporters and non-supporters, but it was done to research the claims made by Ark Bait's letter to the RI legislators that said RI Baitshops were against the menhaden bill. It also said that lobstermen would be hurt and stated that Ark Bait is a Rhode Island company. These points have been proven wrong or significantly misleading due to the diligent work done by RISAA volunteers.
The same hard working people that you are quick to put down - repeatedly, while admitting that you don't have any facts - that's shameful.
These are people motivated by what's best for the bay, so they work hard to get information that will let folks be knowledgable. IMO that's a good thing.
OTOH, your way - keeping information secret which leads to double dealing, back room shenanigans with cronies - represents the worst of the RI political system, and I'm against it.
So I'll continue to follow my conscience by not supporting shops that IMO don't support the health of the bay.