Quote:
Originally Posted by MathGeek
In addition to the basic case that the TEDs are wasteful and unnecessary, there is a more important issue here concerning separation of powers between the federal and state governments.
The feds may well have the power to make stupid laws, and they've givem ample proof of that in foolish laws like the unreasonable and unscientific snapper regulations. But the state of Louisiana would do well to maintain its refusal to become an enforcement authority of stupid federal laws in all areas.
|
TEDs aren't the entire solution for declining sea turtle populations but they do play a large part for bycatchvrrduction when used. Did anyone read the article? The shrimp task force is the one campaigning for this
