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beachwalker · 06-25-2003, 07:52 AM

John,

Thanks again for the info.

Concerning Virginia:

Yes, and it is why I don't support a "force-fed" approach to SW licenses. I am against curtailing ones privilege/right to fish without prioper representation or in support other programs.
The taxes imposed on cigarettes is a good example. Much of the money is ear-marked for health costs incurred by smokers burdening the system.
The fisheries take punishment as well and funds should, more appropriately, be sent to managing and enforcing this fragile system.

When I drive the shore and see and smell dead fish carcasses littering the area, left by improperly educated or otherwise "lack of effort/respect fisherman, I KNOW there is a problem with management. It is a privilege to have fish to catch, not a right (in my opinion). My hope is for a better fishery future.

I don't believe wagging a finger at issues keeps everyone in the arena.

Seek first to understand, then to be understood.

My "New" opinions may shock some and anger others. That is part of a "knee-jerk" example. I am not accusing ALL fisherman of being ignorant nor am I pointing my finger at government and saying wrong, wrong, wrong. It is important to show the reasonable, logical, progressive side to matters and, hopefully, all involved can see a broader, more long range view of situations.

None of us are perfect (obviously). We all have our shortcomings.
My late Grandfather had a great saying:

"Every cripple has his own way of walking"

Meaning: accept all and work TOGETHER for substantive progression.

06-25-2003, 07:52 AM	#21
beachwalker Below Me iTrader: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: low Posts: 2,909	John, Thanks again for the info. Concerning Virginia: Yes, and it is why I don't support a "force-fed" approach to SW licenses. I am against curtailing ones privilege/right to fish without prioper representation or in support other programs. The taxes imposed on cigarettes is a good example. Much of the money is ear-marked for health costs incurred by smokers burdening the system. The fisheries take punishment as well and funds should, more appropriately, be sent to managing and enforcing this fragile system. When I drive the shore and see and smell dead fish carcasses littering the area, left by improperly educated or otherwise "lack of effort/respect fisherman, I KNOW there is a problem with management. It is a privilege to have fish to catch, not a right (in my opinion). My hope is for a better fishery future. I don't believe wagging a finger at issues keeps everyone in the arena. Seek first to understand, then to be understood. My "New" opinions may shock some and anger others. That is part of a "knee-jerk" example. I am not accusing ALL fisherman of being ignorant nor am I pointing my finger at government and saying wrong, wrong, wrong. It is important to show the reasonable, logical, progressive side to matters and, hopefully, all involved can see a broader, more long range view of situations. None of us are perfect (obviously). We all have our shortcomings. My late Grandfather had a great saying: "Every cripple has his own way of walking" Meaning: accept all and work TOGETHER for substantive progression.