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Obama Fishing Ban: ESPN Reports End Of Public Input Into Fishing
UPDATE: ESPN ran a note from editor today regarding the article quoted in this post. ESPN editors have stated that the article they have published was an opinion piece. They also admitted to "making several errors in the editing and presentation of the installment."
We take seriously the tenets of journalism that require we take an unbiased approach, and when we make mistakes in the presentation of a story or a column, it is our responsibility to admit them.
The outpouring of people's reactions has only been increasing since the "news" broke yesterday, however.
ESPN - Obama Administration To Introduce A Fishing Ban?
ESPN broke the news today, speculating that Obama administration will accept no more public input for a federal strategy that could prohibit U.S. citizens from fishing the nation's oceans, coastal areas, Great Lakes, and inland waters. So far, ESPN is the only source reporting the news. Meanwhile, Internet is on fire speculating that President Obama might introduce a fishing ban. The news spurred a lot of negative feedback with some Twitter users already calling the fishing ban "Obama's assault on freedom" and "final nail in his coffin."
The ESPN article calls public input into the policy making around fishing a "charade from the beginning."
The current U.S. direction with fishing is a direct parallel to what happened in Canada with hunting: The negative economic impacts on hard working American families and small businesses are being ignored.
Check NowPublic Scan for the ongoing discussion about potential Obama fishing ban.
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at 16:58 on March 9th, 2010
I think Obama is a idiot and a disgrace to our country. Banning fishing is a violation of our rights and shouldn't be possible. If that happens our hunting rights is in danger. What's next? I hope people dont vote him in again.
at 17:14 on March 9th, 2010
I think it is an outrage and will take a lot from this country. He needs to be voted out soon. We don need an idiot like obama supposidly running this country which he obviously can't do.
at 17:23 on March 9th, 2010
Evidently, Obama - or his handlers - must think that liberals neither hunt nor fish.
This is a move that almost looks calculated to alienate him from the average Joe.
at 17:43 on March 9th, 2010
Hugh: If this story is in the ball park re what Mr. O has actually done, it is not surprising. In my lifetime, I have never seen a president and an administration that can alienate and piss off as many Americans as the Obama administration has. Mr. O is either a genius with a method to his madness or a total political moron. Or perhaps he takes marching orders from his wife . . . .
at 03:36 on March 10th, 2010
Yeah, and this ain't health care we are talking about. This is life on a real personal level for a lot of folks. Will appear as heavy handed, mindless, gummit medling, and will harden peoples opinion of him. Not smart, not smart at all.
at 19:32 on March 9th, 2010
Well if u think he is doing such a bad job how did he get elected and also if u think u can do a better job run for fucking office next term and quit your bitching. You bunch of wining complaining republican douches complaining about the illegal immigrants and high taxes. Face it the american voters chose him over john mccain and will most definatly do it again so get over it. Yall talk alot of trash about him but he's the FUCKING PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES and your most likely a worker or repair man in a factory
at 20:40 on March 9th, 2010
Your lack of writing skills paired with your crude (yet colloquial) language, mirrors a lack of intellect that, ironically, could describe a "worker or repair man in a factory." This whole "argument" mirrors a sense of ignorance that serves only to invalidate your credibility. I am all for voicing one's opinion, but when your argument is nothing but petty name-calling, you just look like an idiot!
at 14:56 on March 10th, 2010
Just because you are a worker doesn't mean your a foul mouth like that guy. Whats wrong with being a worker jackass.
at 20:42 on March 9th, 2010
wow your an ideologue idiot. look it up.
at 23:05 on March 9th, 2010
We still shoot jack asses like you in Texas. You're lack of education really shows up in your lack of language skills. You obviously did't bother listening to Mr Obabma BEFORE he got elected because we ALL have foung out what a liar he is. Many of us voted for him because he promised many changes. He's changing many things alright, just not the way he had previously promised. BTW....you really need to learn some new words to express yourself because your lack of sophistication and education shows up in what you wrote. Repeated use of the "f" word shows how STUPID you really are
at 05:30 on March 10th, 2010
complaining fucks (not verified):
I bet you're a Republican! HA! But if you're not and you're serious, take a chill pill, take a step back, and ask yourself how Obama's "Hope and Change" is working out for you and the rest of America . . . .
at 09:15 on March 10th, 2010
Yeah you wont be saying that when they try to put you in a concentration camp you faggot. and Il bet you never supported bush in the war huh. So you little bleeding heart liberal fuck, I Hope you get shot in the revolution
at 15:17 on March 10th, 2010
Aireskoi350AL (not verified): Calm down. . . everything will be OK! There's not going to be any revolution and no one will get shot. I say this because I have it on good authority that Obama will soon send the tanks to your neighborhood and confiscate all your guns. There will be no guns left in your neighborhood and therefore no one will be shot. You can't shoot anyone without a gun, right?
at 14:28 on March 10th, 2010
As Americans who pay taxes and work day in and day out I / We have the right to bitch and complain about the the MORONS in the Gov who are srewing up the country . And FYI obama lover I voted for the War Hero !! not the PUPPET!!!! so you and the rest of the democratic liberal loving country destroyers can jump the dock in Boston and swim your asses back to England...........
at 14:34 on March 10th, 2010
Just another ignorant American that has no clue....
at 19:50 on March 9th, 2010
JUST Remember Joseph Stalin killed 20 million of his citizens by STARVING them.. If we can't Fish, or Hunt , of possess a family farm or garden... YOU STARVE COMRADE !!
at 14:33 on March 10th, 2010
surfin... you nailed it regarding Stalin! The gov't already owns one out of every three acres in the US and still trying to take over more! They are also $9 billion in back log and can not take care of what they have. If Obama really wanted a "stimulus" pkg. he should start by giving back some of the land for ecomomic development and oil exploration!
at 20:10 on March 9th, 2010
Is this a ban on the trade of Atlantic bluefin tuna I wonder?
at 20:12 on March 9th, 2010
More like Puppet of the United States Complaining , his ass is owned by the Globalist who own all the off shore banks stealing the wealth of this country .. Open your eyes and WAKE UP AMERICA !. And don't worry Complaining , Bush was a puppet who belonged to the same club as well.. I'm not brain washed like you are to the Left /Right paradigm that this country is divided by fool .. keep following your God , you make the perfect SLAVE real soon..
at 20:33 on March 9th, 2010
That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.
at 21:09 on March 9th, 2010
You stupid fucking hicks. The world's great fisheries are in danger of collapsing, but the only solution you can come up with is praying to your imaginary god. May you all die in hunting accidents.
at 21:36 on March 9th, 2010
Please, make sure you stay away from name calling. This is a place exclusively for a discussion about the content of this article.
at 23:07 on March 9th, 2010
Thank you SO much!!
at 23:23 on March 9th, 2010
You people do realize that this "story" is an ESPN blog which only claims that the comment period has ended and the author states he has no idea what Obama is going to do. Furthermore keepamericanfishing.org states that its to " ensure that recreational fishing is recognized and promoted as a distinct ocean, coastal and Great Lakes activity"and that " recreational fishing deserve full consideration and incorporation in the administration’s ocean and Great Lakes management policy" Obama is not banning anything but that recreational fishing groups are seeking to be added such groups as commercial fishing which has protections and regulations. When you don't research anything and simply spout off blind hatred that was spoon fed to you by the media, you are any enemy of Democracy. www.keepamericafishing.org/
at 03:26 on March 10th, 2010
The story is astroturfing of the worst order. Anyone who reads it closely and checks must find it ridiculous. Those of you complaining about writing skills should remember that reading skills and a healthy skepticism are critical to good citizenship, and if you bought this 'key message' then you're a careless tool. When it comes to climate change you're skeptics, but if some hack converts a press release into a news story (Montgomery by the way stands by it as a 'news story', not a 'posting' or 'opinion piece') you jump at it because it confirms your desire to hate somebody. "Shoot, he took our guns, killed our grandmothers, it's not surprising that he'll ban fishing in my pond out back." Time to look around and see just how badly you've been manipulated by corporate interests who are the real villains (in this case, commercial fishing interests, who are clearly and directly at fault for overfishing in many places, and are the very reason the task force was convened). PETA and the idiot far-left treehuggers have no pull in the Obama administration, but they're easy to hate. Read a little bit and lean a few things, or shut up and let the grownups solve problems, but quit your bitching about things you don't understand.ice9
at 05:33 on March 10th, 2010
the presdents just keep getting dumber and dumber can any say president palin
at 08:01 on March 10th, 2010
This post is so incomplete of facts that I cannot comment even though I am a fisherman. It is bait without a hook. I am going to look into my tackle box...
at 08:24 on March 10th, 2010
Here it is: http://my.nowpublic.com/sports/you-can-t-always-fish-where-you-want
YJ
at 08:39 on March 10th, 2010
Hi Yankee Jim. So far, only ESPN is reporting the news. I have been very careful in stating that. However, what I thought was interesting is the fact that there is so much online discussion around the news that was not even confirmed yet. It is quite amazing how fast a trend like this picks up from a single source reporting. This story, as is obvious from the headline, is not so much about the fishing ban as it is about the reaction to the "potential" ban that stemmed from one article. I hope that helps and explains the purpose of this post. Thanks.
at 08:48 on March 10th, 2010
Please note that the ESPN article cited here that caused all the commotion has not been pulled and is still published.