Steve Brown wrote: "I think being a responsible citizen has more to do with protecting and/or allocating resources for the greater good of society, rather than just doing so for paddlers." Every type of population and business is represented by an interest group that advocates specifically for them. We paddlers deserve no less. Recreationists (if that is a word) probably have a better chance at advancing resource conservation than environmental groups because we spend money and politicos can't figure out whether we are Democrat or Republican. I believe that saving rivers and lakes for paddling, wildlife habitat is for the greater good of society. These places provide spiritual renewal, enjoyment and exercise opportunities. It also means safer drinking water. I live in the west to be near beautiful, unspoiled and wild places, if you don't care about those things...well I can't relate. Sean *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Mar 25 2004 - 14:17:26 PST
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