Actually, it WAS a good argument by Todd......there's no "on the surface" about it.

Of course, those opposing WT's viewpoint have also expressed some very valid concerns and arguments as well.

Is it THAT difficult to understand that NO side has a monopoly on the truth here? Both viewpoints have been presented.......neither right, neither wrong.......and now we can decide for ourselves about which side better represents our interests.

Calling people names and ridiculing their viewpoint won't win them over to your side. I've been guilty of doing it in the past and it's never paid me any dividends. I've learned and gained much more by really listening and thinking about viewpoints that don't match my own necessarily. It's part of making rational decisions. I haven't often changed my original opinion, but I have a better appreciation of opposing opinions..........and that's not sitting on the fence, it's called having respect for your fellow angler.

If I've bagged on you in the past over a difference of opinion, I apologize.