I agree with bushier and eyeFISH that WDFW has not been very risk-averse in this situation.

But, especially with the events of recent weeks with all of the shootings how much risk-avoidance do we want to put in place? Or drunk driving? Just asking the question as to how do we assess risk versus an action?

These cultured Atlantics sure seem to have pathogen issues. Is it more recent than when they were first imported in the 19th Century?

Also, the real target here. it seems, should be the whole net pen industry. Escape by 100,000 Chinook would have been significantly more damaging. The industry, to me, is a bigger issue than simply the fish stock used.