Re: NANFA-- an URGENT plea

matt richardson (mrichardson2_at_charter.net)
Thu, 5 Sep 2002 22:38:32 -0500

THANK YOU BOB I second that!!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Bock" <bockhouse_at_earthlink.net>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 7:33 PM
Subject: Re: NANFA-- an URGENT plea

> Nothing personal, anyone, but I have little time available to check
e-mail.
> When we start getting into political and economic theory, I think we're
> getting in over our heads. We're fish people, not social theorists.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Carillio" <darterman_at_cboss.com>
> To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
> Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 12:01 PM
> Subject: Re: NANFA-- an URGENT plea
>
>
> > -- an URGENT plea
> >
> >
> > > I agree with Chris. I try really hard to keep up with the list, but
I'm
> > > usually not interested in discussion of personal political views.
> > >
> > > Perhaps would should come up with a NANFA "politics" list?
> >
> >
> > Bob..Good morning! I agree to, but on the same token, it sometimes
can't
> be
> > avoided. I want your opinion on what I am expressing in this reply.
> > Personally, as long as the discussion is fair, intelligent, and not
> getting
> > ugly with name calling, labeling, or personal attacks, I see nothing
wrong
> > with it from time to time. (not constantly, though) It adds a nice
> flair
> > to the list. Those who don't want to get involved with the discussion,
> > need not do so.
> >
> > Whether we like it or not, unfortunately, politics DO play a role and
> affect
> > statuses of our Native Fishes, and if we are as 'in love' with them as
we
> > all claim to be, then what's wrong with discussing matters from time to
> > time that may affect the very objects of our affection. Promoting a
> > political decision that would have the least impact on native fishes, is
> the
> > least we can do to take some sort of platform on an issue.
> >
> > I think it's a responsible thing to do, so accurate info. can be
> > distributed on such issues that would affect our fish... this way, maybe
> > someone on the list can get the proper info. they need to perhaps write
a
> > letter to their elected officials about the particular matter affecting
> > local fishes. Taking a stand once in a while, is good.... It shows
> people
> > are still exchanging ideas and thinking. I say that, even if I don't
> agree
> > with the other guy.
> >
> > Personally, I learn a lot about native fish this way, actually, as far
as
> > what their future holds. Sometimes, I get tired of seeing nothing but
> > "breeding or aquarium" related topics on the list. Maybe you are right,
> > perhaps a "politics" list IS the solution.... Good idea!
> >
> > Rob C.
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