Comments on: Day of the Condor – Part 2

By: Tovar Cerulli

Tovar Cerulli — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:30:40 +0000

A great post, Phillip. And a great meeting, it sounds like.

There have been similarly divisive situations–also over lead–here in Vermont. As you say, it’s important for folks to move beyond unhelpful, polarized positions.

Thanks.

By: NorCal Cazadora

NorCal Cazadora — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:45:39 +0000

Amen, Phillip! I was lucky because I’d talked with Jim extensively for the story I did for Turkey Country about the lead ammo issue, so I had a pretty good idea where he was coming from. He’s good people, and I think hunters would be wise to avoid buying into propaganda from either side and just listen to people who really care about what’s going on – and who won’t shove black-and-white answers down our throats.

By: Joshua

Joshua — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:44:03 +0000

Great stuff, Phillip. Although I’ve strayed a bit on my Ethics blog, that is really one major point I’d like to drive home, too.

I do not distinguish the various factions in the environmental community – I include conservation and “mainstream” enviro. groups, as well as straight-up hunting organizations (animal rights groups, by the way, aren’t environmental organizations).

I would have loved to get the time out there that you get. Judging from your success, it sounds like I was there in spirit…

By: Arthur

Arthur — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:09:51 +0000

I love the overall idea behind this post. So much more can be learned about “the other side” when we actually take the time to immerse ourselves in it – if, at least, for a moment.

And having a face to face conversation about something goes along way towards establishing a much better understanding of what’s being discussed. It’s easy to hide behind a computer screen and spew whatever you choose, but it’s a much different experience when the conversation is actually face-to-face.

It sounds like you’re taking the right steps, Phillip. And hunters all across the nation better be paying attention, because it’s only a matter of time before it reaches them too.