Chappy-
I'm going to have to disagree with you. I did read the debate part, and I still think you are being too assertive here. Its not a liberal conservative thing at all. I have heard some pretty good cases made by both sides of several issues on this board without it degenerating to threats.
I have heard many say that the US needs to not act as the police for the entire world, such is the case with you here. You dont need to draw the venom from others here in order to protect the weak. Its not that serious.
Again, I'm sure that you're a decent enough guy. You seem passionate about fishing and the environment. It is also a possibility that people are misreading the tone of your posts, as often happens with this type of communication. But, I'd venture a guess that if it doesn't tone down, you wont be posting here much longer. Later.