This really makes me mad. Another "grassroots," from-the-top-down effort by corporate interests to override science.
Since all the social ills of Alaska have been cured, Juneau has declared war on the polar bear.
Yep, “Mission Accomplished!” You didn’t hear? In the last three weeks, the state legislature has “tackled and trophied” poverty, rape statistics, fisheries issues, and oil & gas. It’s time to take on the polar bear! You Betcha! Just like ol’ times.
On May 15, 2008, the federal government put polar bears on the endangered species list. I figured if George W. Bush said they’re endangered, there were probably 11 of them left and we should put them in zoos. It took exactly one week for half-governor Palin to respond with a threat to sue.
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This week the Legislative Council allocated $1.5 million for a conference and public relations campaign to sully the Endangered Species Act. Six members of this council are appointed by Senate President Gary Stevens (R) and six by Speaker of the House, John Harris (R).
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It was reported in the ADN:
The effort was conceived as a national public relations campaign aimed at creating a “grass-roots” call for limits on the Endangered Species Act. The Legislative Council has solicited bids from public relations firms willing to organize a conference in Anchorage on the act, with the findings to be used in the public relations effort.
“Grass-Roots”?! More like astroturfing!
Eddie Grasser, a legislative staffer for the Outdoor Heritage Caucus which is chaired by John Harris (R) and Charlie Huggins (R), organized the quest for public relations solicitation. A quick google of Mr. Grasser shows he packs quite an agenda.
Mr. Grasser is the President of the Hunter Heritage Foundation. A 501(c)3 organization “formed to promote conservation of Alaska’s fish, wildlife and wild places…” Their website offers no membership or donation button. No data base came up with any verification of a 501(c)3 status-it was only listed on their site. They do list their corporate sponsors: Alaska Chapter Safari Club International, Alaska Friends of NRA, Northern Dynasty/Pebble Project, BP, Conoco Phillips, Agrium, Tesoro , Anadarko, Shell , Alyeska Pipeline Company, Alaska Tanker Company, and the City of Wasilla, to name a few.
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Much more about this slimeball and his slimeball efforts at the link. Good grief, hasn't Alaska suffered enough?
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