> 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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