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Originally Posted by bubblehide
No Chuck, all I am saying is that we don't need to save every single one. There are times when we, humans, need to leave nature to it's own means, and other times, we need to step in. However, for some, an animals life is much more valuable than a humans. At this point in time, in the Southern California area, there is a clear over-population. Simple logic tells us that this is a time to let nature take it's course.
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Originally Posted by jruiz
I agree with Chuck view that I don't understand the negative sentiment over seals just because they steal our bait. We're in their habitat fishing recreationally. Really, only Rossman has a legitimate reason to be pissed off. The other thread with people going off about shooting, hot-saucing seals is a real disappointment. Those of you in that thread that have young kids. Sit in front of them, look them in the eye, and tell them "I want to shoot a seal because it stole my bait." They respond with "Dad, you're an entitled douche."
Bubblehide, I agree as well, that nature should live or die naturally.
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Well said John! Actually it is the last post you mentioned that boiled me to the point to lash out at this dude perpetuating ignorance. I also agree Rossman is the only one that owes retribution to the seals, that story was crazy man! I am sure that most who have kids and have made out of line comments about the seals would never have the balls to re-read their post to their kids, great point. These are the guys with little fish syndrome, "little fish, big mouth". I remember when I moved from the east coast I thought that seeing seals up close in the kayak was enthralling experience since I never grew up with those encounters, I still do. To be honest I have never had a fish taken from me by a seal in all my years of fishing at the Jewel. I have had them chase, but this is part of the challenge and rush. Although I have had them play tug-a-war with me and my hooping nets
I am not telling anyone what to believe, but think before you puff out your chest and look like a douche, think about what is coming out of your mouth, that is, unless, of course, you want to look like a douche.
Don't worry Bubble, I still love you man, and still would eat your soup any day of the week. Just think that as humans and protectors of our ocean we need to respect it a bit more so that our sealife doesn't die off the way it has been. Is it time to go to Baja yet? Thats all folks.
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