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Originally Posted by Offshoreafflicted
The new world order my @$$!
I'm just clinging to my guns and religion as long as I can.
Fishermen, Hunters anyone who enjoys the outdoors and wants to protect their right to access should all be on the same side on this issue. No more conservative, liberals, democrats or republicans just a whole bunch of Americans that are taking a stand together to protect their rights as Americans!
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I can't agree more. My family has been in this country since 1655 as German and Dutch settlers. The Vreelands and the Whitackers have fought as leaders in every War including the Revolution!!!! I have ancestors who's names are still recognized as major players in the Fishing industry. AND I AM NOT A REPUBLICAN!!!!!!!
The powers that be count on this - us vs them mentality. It only serves to keep us from being united. Many on this board fail to realize how many in the recreational industry are former and current commercial fisherman. The regs may differ but our interests are the same. We should all unite!! Conservative Vs. Liberal, Commercial vs Recreational, it only serves to divide those with the same interests(from my point of view). Pointing the finger of blame serves no constructive purpose especially when the fight requires as many participants as you can get.
Conservation is NOT environmentalism. Teddy Roosevelt (a republican) is the Father of the conservation movement and he was also an avid and passionate hunter and outdoors man. Conservation means preserving the resource so that our descendants can enjoy the same opportunities that our ancestors enjoyed.
Tony C.
