Since everyone is also divided on whether or not to allow "political" topics on a fishing board, why not have a separate forum for NFR or Political threads?
When you log in, there is NW Fishing, Fins & Feathers, Lakes, etc.... Maybe that would be the place to put it?
I belong to many boards that are not fishing related (PC building/OC'ing, Music, etc) and they have "Free for all" areas where you can do what you want. The only rule is no threats of a violent nature (serious ones)......

Just a thought.......

MC :p