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cbtengr · 03-14-2012, 12:58

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012...l-bald-eagles/

I have some very mixed emotions about this subject, on one hand I am totally repulsed by the thought of anyone deliberately killing our national symbol. On the other hand I believe strongly in religious freedom. The article brings out some good points, ones that I were not aware of.

"William Downes, then a federal judge in Wyoming......... Downes said the federal government generally refuses to grant permits to tribal members to kill eagles even though federal regulations say such permits should be available.

"Although the government professes respect and accommodation of the religious practices of Native Americans, its own actions show callous indifference to such practices," Downes wrote."

Since this is a Native American issue and I believe that Native Americans truly respect our national symbol I guess I can supprt this decision on a very limited basis. Should the powers to be get too liberal in the issuance of permits I would rethink my position. I do find it hard to believe though "that the birds American Indians receive from a federal depository were rotten, or otherwise unfit for use in religious ceremonies."
This had better not be the case.

03-14-2012, 12:58	#1
cbtengr Area Commander Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,845	Permit to Kill Bald Eagles http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012...l-bald-eagles/ I have some very mixed emotions about this subject, on one hand I am totally repulsed by the thought of anyone deliberately killing our national symbol. On the other hand I believe strongly in religious freedom. The article brings out some good points, ones that I were not aware of. "William Downes, then a federal judge in Wyoming......... Downes said the federal government generally refuses to grant permits to tribal members to kill eagles even though federal regulations say such permits should be available. "Although the government professes respect and accommodation of the religious practices of Native Americans, its own actions show callous indifference to such practices," Downes wrote." Since this is a Native American issue and I believe that Native Americans truly respect our national symbol I guess I can supprt this decision on a very limited basis. Should the powers to be get too liberal in the issuance of permits I would rethink my position. I do find it hard to believe though "that the birds American Indians receive from a federal depository were rotten, or otherwise unfit for use in religious ceremonies." This had better not be the case. __________________ The only reason some people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.
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