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Are manatee-crossing signs next?
On Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:46:35 -0800, "nom=de=plume"
wrote: The manatees are listed as endangered by the ESA. There are thought to be fewer than 2000. Even if they weren't, why not protect them, since they can't outrun the boats or dive deep enough. Does it really threaten your "freedom" to slow down and look where you're going? (Not you specifically....) This is probably an exercise in futility but I'll give it one try. Manatees are listed as endangered only because of the high powered lobbying efforts of the well funded Save The Manatee Club. STMC members have donated millions of dollars and the club feels an obligation to spend that money lobbying for new regulations, needed or not. Most places in South Florida have enough Manatees that they are at risk of over breeding their habitat. How would youfeel about a 5 mph speed limit on your local highway to prevent the risk of road kill? |
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Are manatee-crossing signs next?
On Feb 24, 3:00*am, Wayne.B wrote:
On Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:46:35 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: The manatees are listed as endangered by the ESA. There are thought to be fewer than 2000. Even if they weren't, why not protect them, since they can't outrun the boats or dive deep enough. Does it really threaten your "freedom" to slow down and look where you're going? (Not you specifically....) This is probably an exercise in futility but I'll give it one try. Manatees are listed as endangered only because of the high powered lobbying efforts of the well funded Save The Manatee Club. STMC members have donated millions of dollars and the club feels an obligation to spend that money lobbying for new regulations, needed or not. * Most places in South Florida have enough Manatees that they are at risk of over breeding their habitat. How would youfeel about a 5 mph speed limit on your local highway to prevent the risk of road kill? Mayb they ought to train them to eat or kill carp and ship a few up on the Illinois river. |
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"Tim" wrote in message
... On Feb 24, 3:00 am, Wayne.B wrote: On Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:46:35 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: The manatees are listed as endangered by the ESA. There are thought to be fewer than 2000. Even if they weren't, why not protect them, since they can't outrun the boats or dive deep enough. Does it really threaten your "freedom" to slow down and look where you're going? (Not you specifically....) This is probably an exercise in futility but I'll give it one try. Manatees are listed as endangered only because of the high powered lobbying efforts of the well funded Save The Manatee Club. STMC members have donated millions of dollars and the club feels an obligation to spend that money lobbying for new regulations, needed or not. Most places in South Florida have enough Manatees that they are at risk of over breeding their habitat. How would youfeel about a 5 mph speed limit on your local highway to prevent the risk of road kill? Mayb they ought to train them to eat or kill carp and ship a few up on the Illinois river. I think they're vegg--sauruses. -- Nom=de=Plume |
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Are manatee-crossing signs next?
"Manatee hot tub" That line still cracks me up.
HAHAHAHA! ?;^ ) |
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On Feb 24, 9:26*am, I am Tosk
wrote: In article , says... "Manatee hot tub" *That line still cracks me up. HAHAHAHA! ?;^ ) I have a visual already thank you. I have to walk by the hot tub at the gym every once in a while. I can't imagine a real manatee would be worse! My eyes! My eyes!!! I'm bliiiiiiiiiiinnnnd!! -- Can I haz Cheezeburger? Throw a head of lettuce in that hot tub and see what surfaces. ?;^ ) |
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On Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:47:53 -0500, I am Tosk
wrote: In article , says... On Feb 24, 9:26*am, I am Tosk wrote: In article , says... "Manatee hot tub" *That line still cracks me up. HAHAHAHA! ?;^ ) I have a visual already thank you. I have to walk by the hot tub at the gym every once in a while. I can't imagine a real manatee would be worse! My eyes! My eyes!!! I'm bliiiiiiiiiiinnnnd!! -- Can I haz Cheezeburger? Throw a head of lettuce in that hot tub and see what surfaces. ?;^ ) ugh... Thanks Tim, ruuuuuuuuuppppp I think I just puked a little. Scotty Does manatee **** float? That could be a good reason to start thinning the herd. -- John H |
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Are manatee-crossing signs next?
On Feb 24, 4:00*am, Wayne.B wrote:
On Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:46:35 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: The manatees are listed as endangered by the ESA. There are thought to be fewer than 2000. Even if they weren't, why not protect them, since they can't outrun the boats or dive deep enough. Does it really threaten your "freedom" to slow down and look where you're going? (Not you specifically....) This is probably an exercise in futility but I'll give it one try. Manatees are listed as endangered only because of the high powered lobbying efforts of the well funded Save The Manatee Club. STMC members have donated millions of dollars and the club feels an obligation to spend that money lobbying for new regulations, needed or not. * Most places in South Florida have enough Manatees that they are at risk of over breeding their habitat. How would youfeel about a 5 mph speed limit on your local highway to prevent the risk of road kill? Something about that doesn't make sense to me. Manatees were in the Florida waters long before boats. They didn't need boats killing them off then to keep their numbers in check, why do they need boats to keep the population in check now? |
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Are manatee-crossing signs next?
On Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:00:50 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote: On Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:46:35 -0800, "nom=de=plume" wrote: The manatees are listed as endangered by the ESA. There are thought to be fewer than 2000. Even if they weren't, why not protect them, since they can't outrun the boats or dive deep enough. Does it really threaten your "freedom" to slow down and look where you're going? (Not you specifically....) This is probably an exercise in futility ... No ****. Manatees are listed as endangered only because of the high powered lobbying efforts of the well funded Save The Manatee Club. STMC members have donated millions of dollars and the club feels an obligation to spend that money lobbying for new regulations, needed or not. Most places in South Florida have enough Manatees that they are at risk of over breeding their habitat. How would youfeel about a 5 mph speed limit on your local highway to prevent the risk of road kill? -- John H |
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