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Originally Posted by MathGeek
When you give the scientists too much power, they are tempted to bugger the science to suggest the rules that suit their own agenda.
Or have we forgotten the folly of federal management of red snapper?
We should remain committed to a republican process, as mandated by the US Constitution. If the scientists cannot convince the voters and their elected representatives (and the commission) that their suggested approach is necessary, then the republican approach SHOULD prevail.
If the biologists want more trust, they must be more open with their data and purported science.
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How about when the scientists have already taken into account the public's opinion?
Because that was the case with Larry's recommendations. Public opinion was taken into account, and the Commission went against those recommendations. He's stated on more than one forum how he has received numerous questions about the purpose of the surveys after what happened. On numerous forums there have been issues with the way the seasons were set.
Plain and simple here MG, the Commission went against the better judgement of LDWF
AND THE WISHES OF THE MAJORITY!!
So who has too much power here?
You want to keep arguing your little constitutional BS? Explain to me how its "constitutional" for a small group of men to just up and change something that the general public had input on, and had stated their opinions on?
Please do explain. I really, REALLY,
REEEAAALLLLYYY can't
WAIT to hear this!
And that's not even the most idiotic thing you posted.
NOT EVEN CLOSE!!!
You try and use this "article" to support your claim about scientists using data to support their own agendas. Robert J. Barham is a career politician/farmer that just so happens to have scientists working for him.
Put a real scientist in charge of a Wildlife agency, and then come talk to me about your issues with scientists. When you put a politician in charge of anything, things will be shady. That is just the nature of the beast.