[dales529]

One of many but certainly one of the largest issues at hand is getting the "Flexibility" Bill in the Magnuson Stevens Act passed. All the closures and regulations come about primarily in the name of the MSA and how its interpreted which has been going on for many years now and spanned both party lines and many administrations. Funny how this bill is supported by more democrats than republicans but again the PARTY lines on this issue are NOT the focus point.

The same can be said for Fishermen, we span both party lines and represent various political opinion but I hope we are on the same page when it comes to fighting for our rights as fishermen. If we make this a political "Party" issue we are doomed. Personally I will support every politician that supports and fights for this flexibility bill when I consider Fishing as the agenda. I will continue to have my own opinions on all the other issues the country faces as well and support those accordingly.


We have gone to great lengths to try and bring a "FISHERY" Management board to the site to discuss and debate "FISHERY ISSUES". While politics certainly play a huge role, this Forum is NOT the place for NON Fishing Political posts.