tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556326304729519232.post3257930160586199126..comments2024-03-22T10:01:39.458-04:00Comments on Paradigms and Demographics: An Answer to Federal Environmental/Animal Rights Oppression Rich Kozlovichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13745960671409518147noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556326304729519232.post-57012601599446838112017-02-05T16:35:39.551-05:002017-02-05T16:35:39.551-05:00A question. What about the parts of these various ...A question. What about the parts of these various federal laws that have produced a positive effect for land owners and the general public?<br /><br />I recognize that there are serious problems with the ESA. Just one example, instead of providing an incentive to land owners who have property that includes endangered species habitat, the ESA is set to punish those who do not take appropriate action to "protect" the endangered species. Now, IF the ESA were designed to provide an incentive to owners of land that included endangered species habitat, then those individuals would be inclined to do what worked for the rare species. In terms of maintaining habitat for rare species, whether plants, birds or animals, it makes sense as the balance of nature is important for the survival of not only critters, but also the survival of humans. [Example: bees are important pollinators of our food supply.]BirdLoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15779710709147412740noreply@blogger.com