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>>Yep, they are one of the “sanctioned” entities…What a dilemma >>indeed. It’s a joke because it is based on agenda politics…It >>took me a while to find a reason why the invasive species issue >>is so important to “them” as it just seemed to be an “out >>there” issue and not really connected to anything really >>important but it is one of the three legs of the >>environmental/conservation (ECO) stool. It stems from the US >>MAB Program as does climate change and biodiversity (endangered >>species and habitat). Invasive species and climate change are >>the propaganda banners to advance the agenda but they are just >>the tip of the ice-berg so to speak…



Jim,



Speaking of biodiversity, I'm still trying to understand how biodiversity can be so important to an ecosystem, yet at the same time many academics/scientists are trying to convince us that any/all introduced species are "invasive", "harmful" and/or "destructive." I believe it was Ernie who pointed out that at least one Dept. of Interior scientist has deemed boa constrictors and ball pythons "invasive" and "dangerous." One academic who testified in support of HR669 came right out and said any/all introduced species is/are harmful.



I agree with you 100%, much of the "invasive species" movement, particularly with regard to reptiles/pythons, is one big money and job security grab... nothing to do with science.



Thanks,

Ed

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