William Atkins
Friday, 12 March 2010 02:58
Opinion and Analysis
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The loggerhead turtles may become listed as an endangered species in the United States, but such status is being contested by the maritime and fishing industries. Learn more about what each side says, and why compromise may be the answer.
According to the
iTWire article “
Loggerhead turtles may get endangered tag,”
“The NOAA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have teamed up to propose the loggerhead turtle be placed on the endangered-species listing while in the waters surrounding the United States.”However, at the same time, an opposing camp, the maritime and fishing industries are saying that such a listing is unnecessary for the loggerhead turtle species.
Please read the
iTWire article in more detail to learn about both sides of the issue. Many other articles also exist that help to inform us on the situation being played out--with the loggerhead turtles stuck in the middle.
It is unfortunate that this scenario is played out time and time again for various situations.
One side against the other—with little room seen for compromising and both sides unwilling to budge on their position and to listen to the other side.
Just how many times do we, the public, hear and see this happening day after day, and year after year?
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