tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28354126.post7224292107583092603..comments2023-10-10T10:19:07.675-06:00Comments on Elk Lake News - Life at a Montana Mountain Lodge: Laurel and Jakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16976960593502693390noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28354126.post-6839448869491149882008-05-13T17:23:00.000-06:002008-05-13T17:23:00.000-06:00p.s. - the bison are starving because they are bei...p.s. - the bison are starving because they are being prevented from roaming out of the park to placate the livestock industry. i would encourage you to read up on this issue as well. you can start by visiting the buffalo field campaign's website.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10048258738892193272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28354126.post-68914621635691186832008-05-13T17:20:00.000-06:002008-05-13T17:20:00.000-06:00citing Montana biologists as credible to determine...citing Montana biologists as credible to determine the administration of federal law, the determination as to whether the FWS has fulfilled its obligation under federal law (Endangered Species Act) is typical. Perhaps these biologists are competent to manage wolves according to state law, perhaps the state of Montana is capable of maintaining objectivity in its management (belied by many examples of extreme Livestock industry incursion w/ regard to wildlife management), perhaps these things are true - that does not make them competent to interpret federal law, which is what the lawsuits are about. The FWS must approve all three state management plans (WY, ID, & MT). Perhaps you could enlighten your readership as to whether the other states, even if MT is granted, have demonstrated competency, political ability, and adequate enforcement mechanisms to protect wolves as is prescribed by federal law before delisting can take place ? That's one of the standards at issue. There are others at issue.<BR/><BR/>It is easy to cast aside the public's obligation/opportunity of oversight and legal remedy over federal action as 'frivolous lawsuits' - we see an increasing willingness to do so - but this lack of consideration for the rule of law, a comprehensive understanding of what is at stake/at question, etc. is troubling. "It seems to me that the lawsuits are emotional" is not a thoughtful condemnation.<BR/><BR/>I would encourage you to read up on the issue.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10048258738892193272noreply@blogger.com