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December 12, 2005

My cursory opinion:

As a social isolate, I might just as well be living on the moon. But, it seems to me that Whatcom County should be endeavoring to expand its natural history exhibiits, instead of getting rid of that irreplaceable mounted bird collection. This county is becoming paved over, and the younger generations should be aware of what they are losing and what they have lost, natural history-wise. The great natural history museums of western europe are constantly visited by school children, including displays showing how the USA, Mexico, et al. have squandered their natural world.

Phil Hotlen
Bellingham,WA
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