Tuesday, September 25, 2007

'Snowy plover' getting way too much attention

It amazes me that people will go to such lengths to save a small creature. Will the earth be a lesser place if the 'snowy plover' moves on? San Diego Union-Tribune:

    The plan, finalized about six years after it was first proposed, pegged the cost of implementation at $150 million. If it is successful, the western snowy plover could be removed from the Endangered Species Act list by 2047.

    Some environmentalists supported the federal announcement but warned that voluntary efforts alone won't save the plover.

I would ask that you re-read the excerpt. This is outrageous! What a complete waste of time, money, and energy. We're talking about a sparrow with a somewhat more eloquent name. Let's just shoot it...

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Gee Don, I hope you're not violating any gun laws by posting images of gun with the barrel pointed at your readers.

The Shaved Ape said...

Well, the idea is that the gun is pointing at the small, useless creatures that some people want to spend $150 million and 40 years "saving".

I know you know that, Drake. You hapless troll.