The battle for the “fate” of the polar bears rages on. Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin announced that her State will fight the recent placement of the polar bear on the Endangered Species List:
Alaska: Anyone Know A Good Lawyer?
The decision by the Interior Department was more about “appeasement” than about whether the polar bear is in danger. President Bush was correct about the nature of appeasement, as this next story so soundly demonstrates. The original environmental groups that fought for the Endangered Species listing have filed another lawsuit on “behalf” of the polar bears:
Thanks, But We Are Not Done Yet!
The first question I had was “what” (or more precisely – “who”) is the “Center for Biological Diversity (CBD)?” The CBD mission statement pretty much summarizes who and what they are. The Center for Biological Diversity was created to “ensure species equality.” Maybe they can get a really, really, REALLY good lawyer that can convince the courts that the animals are protected by the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution.
To make matters worse, there are many scientists who feel that this move was unnecessary:
Polar Bears Thriving
Science Daily: Polar Bears Endangered...Really?
I love polar bears just as much as the next person, but the environmental groups that sued for this action to be taken are politically motivated. These groups are just another example of the irresponsibility of “judicial activism,” attempting to use the courts to legitimize their cause. In doing so, they damage the integrity and the intent of the judicial system.
Alaska: Anyone Know A Good Lawyer?
The decision by the Interior Department was more about “appeasement” than about whether the polar bear is in danger. President Bush was correct about the nature of appeasement, as this next story so soundly demonstrates. The original environmental groups that fought for the Endangered Species listing have filed another lawsuit on “behalf” of the polar bears:
Thanks, But We Are Not Done Yet!
The first question I had was “what” (or more precisely – “who”) is the “Center for Biological Diversity (CBD)?” The CBD mission statement pretty much summarizes who and what they are. The Center for Biological Diversity was created to “ensure species equality.” Maybe they can get a really, really, REALLY good lawyer that can convince the courts that the animals are protected by the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution.
To make matters worse, there are many scientists who feel that this move was unnecessary:
Polar Bears Thriving
Science Daily: Polar Bears Endangered...Really?
I love polar bears just as much as the next person, but the environmental groups that sued for this action to be taken are politically motivated. These groups are just another example of the irresponsibility of “judicial activism,” attempting to use the courts to legitimize their cause. In doing so, they damage the integrity and the intent of the judicial system.
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