Wow, this topic certainly "shook the behive". I am against all the liberal handouts the democrats want to give everyone. I believe that a person should get what they earn, not what they are handed because of their gender or race. That being said, could not vote for Bush because he made it very clear from the beginning that he cared very little for the health of our planet.

We are now in a place where many of our salmonid populations are at or near extinction, how much longer can we wait? For those against more Federal regulation, please take a look at where "local control" has gotten us. People are for the most part greedy, don't expect them to "voluntarily" implement actions that will benefit the environement at their own expense, thus the need for intervention. Our farm programs are a perfect example, CRP and CREP, WRP, etc. Although there are landowners that voluntarily take the steps to protect stream corridors, water quality, etc., the vast majority did (and have done) nothing until being paid a fee to do so.

Bush is a good "war president" I believe but sincerely doubt you will find many "salmon" voting for him. Thanks!

RM