Good news, thanks for all of your effort Paul and MJ, but as was stated, this is far from over. We now have a chance to control our future, so as to not say one day, "I wish I could've prevented this."
Funny how the general public is not aware of what is going on, and how it could ultimately affect them.
Easier for zealots to accomplish their mission in stealth mode than to huddle masses when they know they are outnumbered.
For future meetings, we need to show presence, as was accomplished at the Santa Ana meeting. The black shirts (whoever came up with that = genius) definitely had an impact. You could tell by how people looked at you, and knew which side you were on.
If you are not comfortable speaking in public, it does not matter. You need to throw that to the wind for what you believe in. If you don't care to speak, then at the very least, show that you care!
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Originally Posted by PAL
I'm still trying to sort things out, but there's no question your efforts changed the outcome. One young man in particular came up time and again. Great work speaking up for yourself Clay!
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If a 9 year old (yes, dragging on his coattails) can speak up for what he believes in, why can't you at the very least SHOW UP!
Clay may not be the most articulative speaker (ok, he is, I digress) but come on, guys! If a 9 year old can get in front of all those people, not knowing the intricate details only that his future fishing grounds could potentially get threatened, and write his own speech, don't you think the very least you can do is make your presence felt?
They talk about how they want to preserve fishing for their grandchildren...who then will teach those grandchildren to fish?
These zealots would have had a much easier time restricting/imposing limits, but that is not how their mentality works, understand that. Read between the lines, and listen to what they are saying...it is not about what is best for us, but what is most appeasing to them. Look at their handout tri-fold brochure. Middle page shows an outline 3 miles encompassing the coast and the islands, yet the very next shows a surf fisherman...hmmmm...a 3 mile cast...
We will be at the SD meetings, and I think we need to create a SRO event...enlighten your friends, neighbors, anyone, make them aware, but most important, create an impact by showing up!
