It's easy for you to disregard the findings of the study because it doesn't suit your purpose. That's pretty typical and understandable.
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that isexactly my point sir. If you think that thenon scientists are the only ones who disregard crucial Information then you sir are the ignorant.
A bachelors in animal scienceunfortunately does notmake you a researcher
Never claimed to be. As a matter of fact I simply stated that to try and avoid the name calling. But it was unsuccessful.
If your just going to stick your head in the sand and say "I believe what I believe and nothing (certainly not science) can change my mind" then your doomed to ignorance and anger at everything around you that you do not understand
Funny how you want an itelligent coversation at one point then regress to name calling later.
Your logic skills must be somewhat lacking if you truely believe that every researcher has an agenda and is out to screw the landowners/ranchers.
I never said that either. I simply said that there are those who have an agenda. I think you know I'm correct. And if you think that some researchers don't disregard information that contradicts there agenda, then you are the one with his head in the sand.
Your comments lead me to believe that you have no experience in peer-reviewed research and really don't know what goes on during the process of publishing a scientificarticle.
The key term is Peer. I seen some "research" done for the Sierra club,Peta, Humane society, etc. They where peer reviewed and they where total garbage.
it's in your best interests to at least read and keep up on the science behind issues like this, because the science is what shapes public policy and public policy is what effects the landowners/ranchers.
That is very true. A degree doesn't make you an expert. Its human nature to think that your stand on issue is right and others that disagree are totally wrong. As a scientist you should know that there are no absolutes. Your arrogance is palpable!
My personal feelings on the wolf issue is that theyhave just as much right to be here as us. There are too many interests involved to say that the wolf should be allowed to go unmanaged. There has to be a middle ground where the wolves can be controlled to the point where there is a sustainable population with as little detrimentas possible to wildlife, livestock, and humans.