Unfortunately in the times we live in nothing is
devoid of politics coupled with the new legislation
being pushed through in regard to drilling in the
arctic and diversion of water from the klamath basin
there is much to consider and to be concerned about.
Although I agree Tweeters should refrain from petty
politics we must not turn a blind eye to the obvious
areas of concern or be prepared to bird at some future
date on astro turf inside of a shooping mall!


Sincerely


Philip Lane/ www.motherearthphotography.com

--- kate hammill <katehammill75 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Kevin and Tweeters:
> I have to disagree about whether or not a public
> forum such as Tweeters is
> not also a political forum. All the public issues we
> discuss here in Tweeter
> land that effect birding and the environment are all
> controlled by politics
> and politicians.As long as the political issues
> brought up are related to
> birding I feel they should be fair game for
> discussion regardless who it may
> "offend".I know a lot of birders like to think of
> birding as simply a
> relaxing "hobby" and are uncomfortable dealing with
> any controversy that
> might upset the the peace and quiet. But you can't
> bird with your head in
> the sand, and some politicians are a direct threat
> to the future of birds
> and bird habitat.
> So Kevin, please don't apologies for your email
> address or your political
> views. Besides your email address is unfortunately a
> FACT not just a
> political view.
>
> Kate Hammill
>
>
>
> direct your Mail to:
>
> katehammil75 at hotmail.com
> seattle, wa 98103
>
>
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--- kate hammill <katehammill75 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Kevin and Tweeters:
> I have to disagree about whether or not a public
> forum such as Tweeters is
> not also a political forum. All the public issues we
> discuss here in Tweeter
> land that effect birding and the environment are all
> controlled by politics
> and politicians.As long as the political issues
> brought up are related to
> birding I feel they should be fair game for
> discussion regardless who it may
> "offend".I know a lot of birders like to think of
> birding as simply a
> relaxing "hobby" and are uncomfortable dealing with
> any controversy that
> might upset the the peace and quiet. But you can't
> bird with your head in
> the sand, and some politicians are a direct threat
> to the future of birds
> and bird habitat.
> So Kevin, please don't apologies for your email
> address or your political
> views. Besides your email address is unfortunately a
> FACT not just a
> political view.
>
> Kate Hammill
>
>
>
> direct your Mail to:
>
> katehammil75 at hotmail.com
> seattle, wa 98103
>
>
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> Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at
> http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
>

=====
Philip Lane

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