I wasn't sure whether it would be a good idea to
further disseminate what's below, but a Sierra Club friend thought
other club members might want to see it. As has often been pointed
out, the IFB still has major influence at the State Capitol in regard
to environmental issues.
As one of the many Sierrans who have worked on
biodiversity issues over the years, and as a landowner who is fortunate
enough to have a few listed species on my land, I have a strong
visceral response to the piece below, but will let it speak for itself.
Cindy