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From: "David Chelimer" <chelimer at earthlink.net>
To: Tweeters <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
Subject: Ducks Unlimited
Date: Mon, Aug 2, 1999, 12:55 PM


A few years ago I succumbed to a hard sell and joined Ducks Unlimited,
buying the argument that my money was helping to acquire wetlands for
waterfowl habitat. I recycle their magazine without opening it, and don't
think of its contents any more than I think about cows when I'm eating
burgers.

Is there any consensus among birders about Ducks Unlimited? Am I doing the
"right" thing the "wrong" way by sending them my money? Should I look at my
next mallard with pride or with shame?

Thanks for your help.

David Chelimer