Ok, I admit this poll is simplistic but a good poll is simplistic. Its not that my thinking on the issue is simplistic. Polling is not the place for nuance and shades of gray.

What I wanted to find out was what fraction of people on this board are in favor of the idea of having hatcheries. The vast majority (~85% according to the poll) appear to be.

The thing I don't understand is if most people are in favor of hatcheries, why do a substancial fraction of those people support WT. I am not aware of a more anti hatchery group than WT.

For those of you that are pro-WT and anti-hatchery I applaud you; you are consistent in your thinking.

For those that are pro-WT and pro-hatchery, have you thought about the inconsistency of holding those views? Or are you just snowed by WTs PR?

I'd be particullarly interested if Ramon would comment, and clearly state where WT stands on hatcheries ( but I'm not holding my breath).

Thanks for participating in the poll. I found the results very informative.