rsheil wrote:

>
>    I'll make one last attempt to make my point here, as some still don't
>seem to get it.  As I've said multiple times, from the beginning, my
>criticism is very specific, ONLY, ONLY, ONLY with the "extinction by (or
>about) 2010" prediction, wherever, whenever, and whoever the frick it
>emanated from.
>
>
>

and

"Words have meaning....."



Richard,

In the first post I have from you, the first sentence reads:

"I'm wondering if Baker et al. (see below) have backed off their silly

extinction by 2010 claim for rufa Red Knot yet? "


Yes, words are important.  This sentence suggests that you are criticizing the scientists.  This is the reason why I responded.  Now you have clarified your argument to state that the conservation organizations are at fault.  And you have extensively quoted one of those scientists who apparently made the "silly" claim.

Cheers
Dave Lauten
Bandon OR
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